World Is Obama In An 'Afghan Box'? September 29, 2009 During the presidential campaign, candidate Obama cited the war in Afghanistan as a "good war" — in contrast to the U.S. effort in Iraq. But as violence in Afghanistan escalates while support for the war deteriorates, can President Obama afford to stay the course? Can he afford not to? Is Obama In An 'Afghan Box'? Listen · 5:05 5:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113316234/113316224" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Iran Warned To Come Clean On Nuclear Plans September 25, 2009 The leaders of France, Britain and the United States are warning Iran that it'll be "held accountable" unless it comes clean about its nuclear ambitions. The statements at the G-20 economic summit in Pittsburgh came after the disclosure that Iran had kept a secret nuclear facility hidden from weapons inspectors. Iran Warned To Come Clean On Nuclear Plans Listen · 8:59 8:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113200733/113200732" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Obama Calls For Global Response To Global Challenges September 24, 2009 President Obama delivered his first speech to the U.N. General Assembly in New York Wednesday. He stated that American foreign policy has changed, and he bluntly said that the U.S. can't be expected to take on difficult world problems alone. Obama Calls For Global Response To Global Challenges Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113154020/113153984" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World At U.N., Obama Challenges World Leaders September 23, 2009 President Obama challenged leaders gathered at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to join the U.S. in solving the world's problems rather than waiting for America to do it on its own. Obama used his first address to the U.N. General Assembly to calls for a "new era of engagement." At U.N., Obama Challenges World Leaders Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113135784/113133908" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Day At U.N. Underscores Obama's Challenges September 22, 2009 In New York for his first visit to the U.N. since becoming president, Barack Obama spent time meeting with other world leaders. He also addressed the U.N. Summit on Climate Change. With progress stalled on Middle East peace talks as well as climate change, it was a day that underscored the challenges Obama faces. Day At U.N. Underscores Obama's Challenges Listen · 3:37 3:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113088205/113088190" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Television Obama On 'Late Night': It's Not All Laughs September 22, 2009 President Obama says he believes the economy will eventually be "stronger than before." In an interview with David Letterman on CBS's Late Show, Obama said there's been an uptick in manufacturing, but "we are not out of the woods yet." Obama added that Afghanistan is a difficult mission that he is reassessing. Obama On 'Late Night': It's Not All Laughs Listen · 2:53 2:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113052508/113052495" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Pushes Health Care Bill In Ohio, Pa. September 16, 2009 President Obama talked to workers at a GM plant in Ohio and the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, touting his administration's work on the economy and promising to deliver a new health care system. Obama Pushes Health Care Bill In Ohio, Pa. Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112872567/112872619" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Says His Policies Are Helping Workers September 15, 2009 President Obama on Tuesday told workers at a General Motors plant and the AFL-CIO convention that his administration deserved credit for reviving the nation's economy. But he acknowledged that Americans are frustrated as they deal with the effects of a prolonged recession. Obama Says His Policies Are Helping Workers Listen · 3:22 3:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112861659/112861638" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Returns To Campaign Trail For Health Care September 13, 2009 After a summer in which the opposition gained the upper hand in the health care debate, warning of a government takeover and death panels while the president's mighty campaign machine seemed almost dormant, Obama is now trying to gain control of the debate. Obama Returns To Campaign Trail For Health Care Listen · 3:14 3:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112791906/112791866" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Crisis: One Year And Counting Financial Crisis Gave Candidate Obama A Boost September 8, 2009 A year ago, the financial crisis offered voters a glimpse of the two presidential candidates in action. It was a moment that solidified Barack Obama's narrow lead over John McCain. Once Obama was elected, the crisis defined his early presidency. Financial Crisis Gave Candidate Obama A Boost Listen · 4:45 4:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112651600/112651584" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics New AFL-CIO Chief Has Tough Road Ahead August 31, 2009 The nation's largest labor organization, the AFL-CIO, gets a new president next month. Former United Mine Workers President Richard Trumka will replace John Sweeney. Trumka faces major challenges, including the long-term decline in union membership. But he also will have a friend in the White House in President Obama. New AFL-CIO Chief Has Tough Road Ahead Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112416510/112416754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Warner: Discussion Must Include End-Of-Life Care August 28, 2009 Some of the hottest debate over health care this summer has been about end-of-life care. Critics warn of "Death Panels" that would decide who gets life saving treatment. President Obama and others counter that claim is baseless. In Virginia Thursday, Democratic Senator Mark Warner held a town hall meeting designed to specifically address end-of-life issues. Warner: Discussion Must Include End-Of-Life Care Listen · 3:44 3:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112323639/112323622" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, 1932-2009 Obama: Honored To Call Teddy A Friend August 26, 2009 President Obama says Sen. Ted Kennedy touched the lives of many people. Even though the two didn't know each other for very long, Obama says he was honored to call him a friend. Kennedy's endorsement of Obama was very important in the race for the White House. Obama: Honored To Call Teddy A Friend Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112240219/112240218" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Radio, Grassroots Used To Push Health Care Rx August 21, 2009 With polls showing public support slipping for the White House push to change health care, President Obama reached out to two different audiences Thursday. He's trying to gain control of the debate on overhauling health care. Obama invited a conservative talk radio show to the White House; then the president visited the Democratic National Committee headquarters where he talked about health care to the audience and to thousands watching online. Radio, Grassroots Used To Push Health Care Rx Listen · 4:09 4:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112094077/112094194" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Tries To Retake Health Care Dialogue August 20, 2009 President Obama said Thursday any bill he signs must reduce costs, protect consumers, provide affordable choices and not add to the federal deficit. He was answering questions on health care from callers on a talk radio interview at the White House. Obama Tries To Retake Health Care Dialogue Listen · 4:03 4:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112075122/112075755" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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