National Vigil For American Rabbi Killed In Mumbai November 28, 2008 • Among the Americans killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks was an ultra-orthodox rabbi and his Israeli wife. Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg was found dead after Indian commandos stormed a Jewish community center in the city. The center was one of 10 targets attacked on Wednesday. David Folkenflik: Vigil For Rabbi, Wife Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97591664/97591651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
David Folkenflik: Vigil For Rabbi, Wife Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97591664/97591651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Media Controversy Follows Science Host's industry Ties November 25, 2008 • The host of the radio show The Infinite Mind has been criticized recently for failing to disclose payments from drug companies.
Politics Will Obama's White House Be Open To The Media? November 17, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama talks as though he'll throw the White House doors open and let in the sunshine. But some reporters who have been covering the Obama campaign are a little doubtful about what that means for journalists. Will Obama's White House Be Open To The Media? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97036391/97078473" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media 'Times' Exec Vivian Schiller Named NPR CEO November 12, 2008 • National Public Radio is turning to a new leader to maneuver it through a shifting media landscape. Vivian Schiller of The New York Times Web site will take over as president and CEO on Jan. 5. 'Times' Exec Vivian Schiller Named NPR CEO Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96890393/96890372" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
'Times' Exec Vivian Schiller Named NPR CEO Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96890393/96890372" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Media NYTimes.Com Exec Named New NPR CEO November 11, 2008 • The NPR Board of Directors has announced that Vivian Schiller will be the new president and CEO. Schiller is vice president and general manager of NYT.com. NYTimes.Com Exec Named New NPR CEO Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96875233/96867431" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Media Do We Want Our Journalists To Get Emotional? November 6, 2008 • Just about every anchor and pundit of every race and hue called Barack Obama's win Tuesday a historic moment, as it unquestionably was. And yet for some of these experienced news professionals, the development hit home even more powerfully. Do We Want Our Journalists To Get Emotional? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96702459/96702440" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Circus Brit Hume To Step Down As Fox News Anchor November 6, 2008 • The longtime journalist plans to leave the nightly news anchor chair later this year to become a part-time pundit. Hume says he wants to devote more time to golf, grandchildren and Bible study — and that he's tired of the partisan sniping in Washington. Brit Hume To Step Down As Fox News Anchor Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96701501/96713902" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Circus Media Report Election With Restraint — And A Wink November 4, 2008 • The networks didn't jump the gun calling any states before they were closed. But emotions shone through as anchors offered projections and reported the home stretch of the historic 2008 presidential election.
Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence Media Compete To Offer Post-Election Analysis November 4, 2008 • As the polls close across the country, Americans will turn to radio, satellite radio, broadcast TV and cable TV for the results. But they will have especially more to choose from on the Internet, where scores of Web sites are competing to spread the word about who is winning. Media Compete To Offer Post-Election Analysis Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96588541/96588495" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media The TV Network Election-Night Quandary November 3, 2008 • In the past, TV networks haven't always called winners and losers correctly. Tuesday, they face a challenge; proceed super-cautiously and risk losing viewers or make rapid calls and risk losing credibility. The TV Network Election-Night Quandary Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96510674/96518640" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Uses Prime-Time Ad To Make Case October 29, 2008 • Democrat Barack Obama is using a 30-minute ad on three of the four broadcast networks to make his case for the presidency. The Fox network agreed to delay coverage of the World Series by a few minutes to accommodate the ad. John McCain has said he would never delay the World Series. Obama Uses Prime-Time Ad To Make Case Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96297125/96297114" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence Obama Campaign Ad Blitz Unprecedented October 29, 2008 • Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama bought a half-hour of advertising time Wednesday to sell his candidacy to voters. The prime-time ad will air on most major broadcast networks. Obama Campaign Ad Blitz Unprecedented Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96249266/96249231" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Fox's Shep Smith Keeps Opinions To Himself October 21, 2008 • Fox News Channel promotes itself as fair and balanced, but detractors point to its conservative talkers to argue that the top-rated cable news channel is anything but. Fox News Anchorman Shep Smith says he brings a Central time zone sensibility to the news — and tries to leave his personal beliefs at home. Fox's Shep Smith Keeps Opinions To Himself Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95924820/95924836" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets As Meltdown Unfolds, CNBC Adapts October 17, 2008 • CNBC has tripled the number of analysts it has on the air each day, and the financial news channel drew the biggest audience in its history last week. But some worry that CNBC and other channels' intense coverage of the markets is helping to drive some of the broad swings in stock values. As Meltdown Unfolds, CNBC Adapts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95842440/95843966" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Election 2008 What The Debates Have Taught Us October 16, 2008 • The 2008 presidential debates are over. What, if anything, have we learned about the candidates' message or temperament? And is this a good way to judge a candidate for the job? What The Debates Have Taught Us Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95787067/95787059" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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