Food Plant Inspection Sheds Light On Pistachio Scare March 31, 2009 • The salmonella scare that prompted a blanket federal warning against eating pistachios may have erupted because contaminated raw nuts got mixed with roasted nuts during processing, the company at the center of the nationwide recall said Tuesday.
Sports Sudanese Basketball Dynasty Scouts Fresh Talent March 31, 2009 • Duany Duany and his younger brother both went from Southern Sudan to the NCAA men's basketball Final Four. And every time March Madness rolls around, Duany bets on his hometown of Juba and the potential basketball stars he finds there. Sudanese Basketball Dynasty Scouts Fresh Talent Listen · 5:15 5:15 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102526889/102549526" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Human Smuggler Dismisses U.S. Efforts On Border March 31, 2009 • Washington is addressing the problem of coyotes — human smugglers who are largely responsible for illegal immigration across the Southwest border — with a huge buildup of manpower and equipment. But one coyote says her methods haven't changed — and there's always demand. Human Smuggler Dismisses U.S. Efforts On Border Listen · 4:02 4:02 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572753/102573156" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Auto Analyst: Ford's Finances Precarious March 31, 2009 • Ford Motor Co. has managed to not take any federal loans and is in a dramatically different financial position than either GM or Chrysler. Maryann Keller, an independent auto analyst, says Ford may not be asking the government for bailout funds, but it is still in a precarious financial position. Auto Analyst: Ford's Finances Precarious Listen · 4:00 4:00 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572722/102572710" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Auto Analyst: Ford's Finances Precarious Listen · 4:00 4:00 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572722/102572710" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Environment New EPA Review Prompts Anxiety Over Mining Jobs March 31, 2009 • The Environmental Protection Agency's stepped up scrutiny of coal permits has people in Appalachia worried bout the economic consequences. At issue is a mining process where the tops of mountains are blown off to reveal coal — with the resulting debris dumped in streams. New EPA Review Prompts Anxiety Over Mining Jobs Listen · 4:01 4:01 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572761/102573158" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
New EPA Review Prompts Anxiety Over Mining Jobs Listen · 4:01 4:01 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572761/102573158" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Commerce Secretary Sounds Off On Trade, Census March 31, 2009 • Gary Locke, who was sworn in last week, tells NPR that the Obama administration will be consistent with Bush administration policies on the issue of unfair competition from a host of countries, including China. Locke also says he has been assured that the census director will report to him. Commerce Secretary Sounds Off On Trade, Census Listen · 4:59 4:59 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572731/102572713" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News Ruling Favors Franken in Minnesota Senate Contest March 31, 2009 • A court ruling Tuesday has dealt a serious blow to GOP Sen. Norm Coleman's challenge to Democrat Al Franken's 225-vote election victory. Coleman says he will appeal. Minnesotans are losing patience with both candidates in the long-lasting contest.
Economy Congress Divided Over Courts Fixing Foreclosures March 31, 2009 • Democrats in Washington want to use the bankruptcy courts to try to help a lot of those homeowners on the verge of foreclosure. Republicans, however, oppose allowing bankruptcy judges to set new loan terms. Congress Divided Over Courts Fixing Foreclosures Listen · 4:46 4:46 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102572166/102572717" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Dealer, Customers Ponder Future Of GM March 31, 2009 • John Medved feels a direct connection to what happens to General Motors — eight of his Colorado dealerships sell GM products. Meanwhile, customers shopping for cars have mixed feelings about the administration's role in deciding the future of the auto industry. Dealer, Customers Ponder Future Of GM Listen · 4:15 4:15 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102568777/102572709" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health One Size Fits All? New Pill Combines Heart Drugs March 31, 2009 • A pharmaceutical company in India has combined five cheap heart medications into one capsule. The so-called polypill — which contains aspirin, a statin and three blood pressure medications — has been found in a preliminary study to lower blood pressure and cholesterol in men and women at risk of heart disease and stroke. The pill is not approved for use in the United States. One Size Fits All? New Pill Combines Heart Drugs Listen · 3:57 3:57 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102517423/102549454" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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To Catch A Burmese Python: A Fine Art In Florida March 31, 2009 • Burmese pythons are spreading from the Everglades National Park to the Florida Keys, threatening wildlife. So wildlife officials are being trained to catch them — and the Nature Conservancy has put together a Python Patrol to get the public involved. To Catch A Burmese Python: A Fine Art In Florida Listen · 4:04 4:04 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102562896/102577400" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy As U.S. Lends Billions, Is Spending Sustainable? March 31, 2009 • In recent months, the U.S. government provided $17 billion to the country's ailing automobile industry, and $700 billion to bailed-out banks and insurance companies. Congress passed a $789 billion economic stimulus plan, and they're debating a $3.6 trillion budget. As U.S. Lends Billions, Is Spending Sustainable? Listen · 30:20 30:20 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102565926/102565921" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Race Celebrating Diversity Can Enhance The Workplace March 31, 2009 • A recent study found that in the 'colorblind' workplace, where racial and ethnic differences are downplayed, employees may feel less engaged. But workplaces that promote multiculturalism may have better retention rates and employee investment. However, neither is perfect. Celebrating Diversity Can Enhance The Workplace Listen · 17:15 17:15 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102565929/102565922" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books 'Your Call Is (Not That) Important To Us' March 31, 2009 • Frustrating customer service stories are commonplace. For her book Your Call Is (Not That) Important To Us, Emily Yellin looked into the history and future of customer service. She thinks it's possible things will improve. 'Your Call Is (Not That) Important To Us' Listen · 29:45 29:45 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102565932/102565923" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Texas Gov. Under Fire For Rejecting Stimulus Funds March 31, 2009 • Rick Perry, who is running for re-election next year, has refused $555 million in unemployment insurance from the federal government. He says that if he accepted it, businesses would have to pay more when the funding runs out. But his decision doesn't sit well with job seekers. Texas Gov. Under Fire For Rejecting Stimulus Funds Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102430056/102524628" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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