News Analysis Torture Issues Likely To Linger April 30, 2009 • The release of so-called torture memos and the political aftermath suggest that the issue won't go away anytime soon, says NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr. Rather, it will continue to demand the Obama administration's attention despite the president's expressed desire to look forward rather than backward. Torture Issues Likely To Linger Listen · 2:59 2:59 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103673545/103675969" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr April 25, 2009 • This week: continued fall-out from the Bush administration's interrogation policies, a deadline looms for the auto industry, and increased violence in Iraq. Week In Review With Daniel Schorr Listen · 6:28 6:28 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103490789/103490764" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Remaking Michigan, Retooling Detroit Chat: What Can We Learn From Michigan? April 22, 2009 • Michigan has been on the front line of the recession. Steve Inskeep asks Richard Florida and all of you, what have they done right or wrong?
Politics Conservatives Upset By Release Of Memos April 21, 2009 • Some conservatives are calling the release of the Justice Department memos a breach of national security and a threat to future U.S. covert operations. Conservatives Upset By Release Of Memos Listen · 4:28 4:28 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103313140/103313113" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama Wins First Pirate Battle. More To Come? April 13, 2009 • Many foreign affairs experts give President Obama high marks for his handling of the Somali pirate hostage situation. But some warn that by authorizing the use of military force, the president may have undermined anti-terrorism efforts in Africa.
Week In Review April 11, 2009 • This week, pirates raided an American cargo ship off the coast of Somalia and took the captain hostage; Iran took another step in its quest for nuclear power; and a surge in the stock market led to speculation that the economy has bottomed out. Week In Review Listen · 6:51 6:51 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102997028/102997008" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Is America Warming To Same-Sex Marriage? April 10, 2009 • The Iowa Supreme Court ruled last Friday that gay marriage was a constitutional right, making Iowa the fourth state to allow gay marriage. Also this week, Vermont legislators overturned a veto of a gay marriage bill, the first state legislature to vote in favor of gay marriage. Will other states follow? Is America Warming To Same-Sex Marriage? Listen · 12:21 12:21 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102953471/102953467" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Stevens Case A Blow To Justice Department April 6, 2009 • When U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder said he would ask a federal court to throw out the conviction of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, the move surprised both supporters and critics of the veteran lawmaker. Stevens was convicted on corruption charges last October, but Holder says federal prosecutors' mishandling of the case taints the conviction. Stevens Case A Blow To Justice Department Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102778052/102778047" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Stevens Case A Blow To Justice Department Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102778052/102778047" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Week In Review With Daniel Schorr April 4, 2009 • This week, President Obama attended the G-20 summit in London, marked the 60th anniversary of NATO and saw versions of his budget squeeze through Congress. Week In Review With Daniel Schorr Listen · 6:11 6:11 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102748030/102748004" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy The Complex Economy: Down Is The New Up March 31, 2009 • Those who sift through economic tea leaves are looking for clues that the recession may be ebbing. But the forecast remains unclear. For every dark economic cloud, there is a silver lining. And for every silver lining, another dark cloud.
Opinion The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again Fresh Air March 30, 2009 • The term "populist" has been heavily used by the media lately, most often coupled with "rage," but also with "AIG" and "pitchfork." Linguist Geoff Nunberg examines the roots of the term as well as its current usage. The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again Listen · 5:53 5:53 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102502612/102504345" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News Analysis For Obama, A Week Of Multitasking March 28, 2009 • This week found President Obama up to his ears in budget negotiations and proposing tough new oversight of financial institutions. But he also had to deal with other pressing issues, like the war in Afghanistan and North Korea flexing its muscles. For Obama, A Week Of Multitasking Listen · 5:56 5:56 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102468806/102468788" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economist: Obama Sweeping Tax Reform Under Rug March 25, 2009 • As the economic situation grows increasingly complex, experts weigh in on what's working, what's not and what's next. Economist Rosanne Altshuler, whose specialty is tax policy, says President Obama has been busy with health care and education reform but seems to have swept tax reform under the rug. Economist: Obama Sweeping Tax Reform Under Rug Listen · 4:43 4:43 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102322599/102322561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Of Obama's News Conference March 24, 2009 • President Barack Obama on Tuesday said his proposed budget was central to the economic recovery. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and Dorothy Rabinowitz of the Wall Street Journal weigh in on Obama's comments. Analysis Of Obama's News Conference Listen · 5:16 5:16 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102315406/102315383" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economist Lauds Fed's Effort, Criticizes Bailout Plan March 24, 2009 • As the economic situation grows increasingly complex, experts weigh in on what's working, what's not and what's next. Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin says the Federal Reserve is doing a great job, but the government's bailout plan is all wrong. Economist Lauds Fed's Effort, Criticizes Bailout Plan Listen · 4:33 4:33 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102280144/102280108" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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