'Shakespeare, Einstein and the Bottom Line' January 31, 2004 NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Kirp, author of a new book about the commercialization of higher education in America called Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line: The Marketing of Higher Education. (Published by Harvard University Press.) 'Shakespeare, Einstein and the Bottom Line' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1627915/1627916" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National McCain Backs Independent Probe of Iraq Threat Assessment January 31, 2004 Sen. John McCain of Arizona is supporting an independent commission to review the intelligence assessments cited as proof that Iraq's Saddam Hussein posed an imminent threat to national security. McCain speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep. McCain Backs Independent Probe of Iraq Threat Assessment Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1627909/1627910" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National States Eye Slots for Education January 31, 2004 In statehouses and legislatures around the nation, elected officials are looking at revenue from slot machines and other forms of gambling to raise money for education. Gov. Robert Ehrlich of Maryland and Gov. John Baldacci of Maine are among those weighing the pros and cons. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports. States Eye Slots to Boost Education Funds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1627905/1627906" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Kerry Tops Most Feb. 3 Polls January 31, 2004 Seven Democrats are still in the running for the party's presidential nomination, and they'll be competing in seven different state contests Tuesday. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts leads in many polls after early victories in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Adam Hochberg. Kerry Tops Polls as Democrats Spread Out Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1627901/1627902" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life The Fate of Photography in a Digital Age January 25, 2004 News that Eastman Kodak will put more emphasis on the sale of digital cameras and accessories underscores a fundamental shift in technology. But what about the art of photo development? Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep, J. Ross Baughman, a photojournalist with The Washington Times and Lois Greenfield, a photographer known for breathtaking shots of dancers in motion. The Fate of Photography in a Digital Age Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616953/1616960" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Letters from Listeners January 25, 2004 NPR's Steve Inskeep reads from listeners' letters. Letters from Listeners Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616949/1616950" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Tough Week Ahead for Britain's Blair January 25, 2004 British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces more political challenges in the coming days. The Hutton Commission will report on whether Blair's government helped expose a weapons expert who spoke to the BBC of doubts that Iraq posed a true arms threat. And Parliament will vote on Blair's proposal to make university graduates repay tuition costs. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Guy Raz. Tough Week Ahead for Britain's Blair Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616945/1616946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science Twin Rovers at Work on Mars January 25, 2004 The robotic explorer Opportunity is hard at work on Mars after NASA's second landing in a month on the Red Planet. And engineers hope to restore control over Opportunity's malfunctioning twin rover, Spirit. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Joe Palca. Tandem Rovers Both Safe on Mars Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616943/1616944" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Tandem Rovers Both Safe on Mars Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616943/1616944" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
National Ex-FBI Agent's Death Spares Trial over Killing January 25, 2004 Former FBI agent H. Paul Rico died this month while awaiting trial on murder charges tied to a mob hit he was accused of helping to orchestrate. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Boston Globe reporter Ralph Ranalli, author of Deadly Alliance: The FBI's Secret Partnership With the Mob. Ex-FBI Agent's Death Spares Trial over Killing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616941/1616942" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Making of a Presidential Loser January 25, 2004 What makes a loser? NPR's Steve Inskeep speculates that fairly or not, one loss in a race for the White House can tar a man as a loser forever. The Making of a Presidential Loser Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616937/1616938" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Sharpton Focuses on South Carolina January 25, 2004 After New Hampshire, the Feb. 3 South Carolina primary looms as the next test for Democrats. The Rev. Al Sharpton is making a big push to win over black voters and seems to be succeeding. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Adam Hochberg. Sharpton Focuses on South Carolina Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616935/1616936" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Cutting the Deficit: A Closer Look January 24, 2004 President Bush proposed a number of domestic programs in his State of the Union speech this past week, while promising to move toward a reduction in the deficit. How will that work? NPR's Steve Inskeep reports. Cutting the Deficit: A Closer Look Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616035/1616036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science Second NASA Rover Nears Mars January 24, 2004 NASA's robot explorer Opportunity is nearing a landing on Mars. If all goes well it will touch down half a planet away from its twin, Spirit. The first rover landed three weeks ago and has developed communications problems after a promising start. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Joe Palca at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Second NASA Rover Nears Landing on Mars Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616033/1616034" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Tough Sledding at the Idiotarod January 24, 2004 At the Idiotarod in New York City, human competitors race shopping carts along the streets of Gotham. It's not to be confused with the Iditarod, the brutal Alaska sled-dog race. But it's plenty zany. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and racer Casey Loose. Tough Sledding at the Idiotarod Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616029/1616030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Iraq WMD Debate Renewed January 24, 2004 The Bush administration says it hasn't given up the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. But the head of the search team has resigned, and no concrete evidence of such weapons has surfaced. Hear Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the House Select Intelligence Committee, and NPR's Steve Inskeep. Iraq WMD Hunt Prompts Renewed Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1616021/1616022" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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