Nods from Newspapers Worth Candidates' Energy? February 29, 2008 • Newspaper endorsements were once a major measure of popular support and momentum, before polls and the blogosphere. Even as papers have declined in circulation and power, candidates still pursue their approval with great vigor — especially in key primary states. Are they worth it? Nods from Newspapers Worth Candidates' Energy? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87809217/87809182" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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1 in 100 American Adults Locked Up February 29, 2008 • A new report shows America holds more of its citizens in prison, proportionately, than any other country in the world. Plus, could the place of John McCain's birth complicate his White House bid? Our panel of reporters get to the bottom of the week's news. 1 in 100 American Adults Locked Up Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87803107/87803101" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Putting a Stopper in All the 'Stagflation' Talk February 27, 2008 • Robert Siegel talks with Robert Samuelson, a contributing editor to Newsweek magazine, about the term "stagflation," which is being tossed around a lot by economic commentators these days. Samuelson says it's being misused. The term stagflation has historically meant not only a mixture of high inflation and high unemployment, but "the persistence of this poisonous combination over long periods of time." Putting a Stopper in All the 'Stagflation' Talk Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/74995288/74978288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Political Junkie The Nader 'Threat' February 27, 2008 • Ralph Nader's entry into the presidential race stirs bitter memories for many Democrats who believe his candidacy cost Al Gore the election eight years ago. We look at the disputed 2000 election in Florida and gauge readers' reactions to the role superdelegates might play in 2008.
Dodd Warns Dems; McCain's Finances Scrutinized February 27, 2008 • Our resident political analysts dissect a foreclosure bill promising relief to troubled homeowners, Sen. Chris Dodd's warning against divisiveness within the Democratic party, and scrutiny over Sen. John McCain's campaign finances. Dodd Warns Dems; McCain's Finances Scrutinized Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/67816288/67811288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Inside Obama's Farrakhan Dilemma February 27, 2008 • Our panel of bloggers take a closer look at how Barack Obama is dealing with stated support from controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Joining in the conversation are bloggers Wayne Bennett, Michael Fauntroy, and Debra Dickerson. Inside Obama's Farrakhan Dilemma Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/67827288/67814288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National A Cascading Blackout in Florida's Grid February 26, 2008 • The massive power outage that struck Florida today started when a nuclear power station shut down. Melissa Block talks to NPR's David Kestenbaum, who looks at the mechanics behind the nuclear power stations and the power grid in Florida. A Cascading Blackout in Florida's Grid Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/38232288/38177288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
A Cascading Blackout in Florida's Grid Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/38232288/38177288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Being Black and Gay in the Political Public Eye February 26, 2008 • NPR's Tony Cox continues the discussion about black gay politicians with gay rights activist Jasmyne Cannick and openly gay conservative and Washington insider Robert Traynham. Being Black and Gay in the Political Public Eye Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/34830288/34821288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Election 2008 In Ohio, Delegates May Hinge on Job Issues February 25, 2008 • What does it take to win Ohio? Robert Siegel talks with Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Connie Schultz about the upcoming Ohio Primary. Labor and NAFTA loom large. And tempers seem to be on edge as the primaries near. In Ohio, Delegates May Hinge on Job Issues Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19346631/19346613" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Is Beyonce Fit to Portray Etta James? February 25, 2008 • On today's bloggers' roundtable, NPR's Tony Cox guides a discussion about singer Beyonce playing blues legend Etta James on the big screen, a recently released photo showing Barack Obama dressed in Somali garb, and Bill O'Reilly's comments about Michelle Obama. Is Beyonce Fit to Portray Etta James? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19342526/19342520" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion The History Behind Recent Violence in Serbia February 24, 2008 • Serbs laid siege to the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade last week to protest Kosovo's declaration of independence. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr discusses the history of secession. The History Behind Recent Violence in Serbia Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19315186/19307573" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Has War Effort Relied Too Heavily on Technology? February 23, 2008 • Did military leaders put too much faith in military technology as they planned campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq? Col. H. R. McMaster, who recently served as an Army commander in Iraq, offers his insights. Has War Effort Relied Too Heavily on Technology? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19304230/19304204" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Democrats Feud; McCain Stews over 'Times' Piece February 22, 2008 • Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama returned to sharp rhetoric at Thursday's debate in Austin, Texas. And Sen. John McCain is still simmering over a New York Times story alleging improper behavior with a lobbyist. Democrats Feud; McCain Stews over 'Times' Piece Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19274964/19274948" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Three Candidates, Three Personality Types February 22, 2008 • Applying the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test to three White House hopefuls yields these results: Sen. Hillary Clinton is a "supervisor," Sen. Barack Obama is a "champion" and Sen. John McCain is a "promoter." Three Candidates, Three Personality Types Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19272983/19273345" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 How Will the Democratic Nomination Be Settled? February 21, 2008 • Barack Obama has won 1,178 pledged Democratic delegates in primaries and caucuses, and Hillary Clinton has won 1,024, according to the Associated Press. That leaves 1,025 delegates yet to be awarded. It's possible that the Democratic nomination may not be settled until the party's convention in August. How Will the Democratic Nomination Be Settled? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19246327/19246278" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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