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Thursday June 30, 2011

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June 30th: What's On Today's Show

by Sarah Handel

June 30, 2011 • Today Talk's in Denver. Topics include agricultural subsidies, The Tattered Cover and the appeal of independent book stores, regulating medical marijuana, and a look at the American Chicano movement, which was born in Denver.

Wednesday June 29, 2011

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What Does Your NPR Smell Like?

by Sarah Handel

June 29, 2011 • Inspired by the aroma of his beloved New York Times, the late artist Tobias Wong left behind plans for a fragrance inspired by its olfactory combo of newsprint and black ink. Some friends help his dream become a reality: a candle, "The Times Of New York."

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June 29th: What's On Today's Show

by Sarah Handel

June 29, 2011 • Today on Talk of the Nation, political junkie Ken Rudin and what people mean when they talk about a party's "base," Eddie Bocanegra and Alex Kotlowitz from the documentary The Interrupters, and innovators talk about where ideas come from.

The Allure of Awesome People, Together

Famed college football coach Lou Holtz and TV personality Regis Philbin, serving as grand marshals of Steubenville, Ohio's Dean Martin Day Parade. What do they have in common? Holtz coached football at Notre Dame for 10 seasons — the same school where Philbin received his bachelors degree. 50 Prime/flickr hide caption

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The Allure of Awesome People, Together

by John Asante

June 29, 2011 • What are the odds you'll ever see Betty White and Slash hanging out together? Never fear — a new Tumblr blog "Awesome People Hanging Out Together" captures famous and influential people from different walks of life in very natural elements.

Tuesday June 28, 2011

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June 28th: What's On Today's Show

by Sarah Handel

June 28, 2011 • Talk of the Nation's on the road at the Aspen Ideas Festival today. Michael Chertoff, John Negroponte, Jane Harman and Thomas Friedman talk about September 11, Michele Norris and Michel Martin talk across difference, and Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf talks about interfaith dialogue.

There's An App For That And That And Yes, That Too

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There's An App For That And That And Yes, That Too

by Kirstin Garriss

June 28, 2011 • Talk intern Kirstin Garriss just got her first iPhone. She knows she's a little late to the game, but she found yes, there's an application that you can download for just about everything you need, want or ever could imagine.

Monday June 27, 2011

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June 27th: What's On Today's Show

by Sarah Handel

June 27, 2011 • Today on Talk of the Nation, NPR's Rob Gifford reflects on ten years in China, the gay marriage decision in New York, Sophia Nelson debunks myths about successful black women, and NPR's Linda Holmes warns culture junkies they'll never be able to get to it all.

Sunday June 26, 2011

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What's In A Name? Maybe The Key To Your Career

by Scott Cameron

June 26, 2011 • Do our names help determine our future careers? Just ask attorney Sue Yoo. And with a name that sounds an awful lot like "camera," blogger Scott Cameron never stood a chance at avoiding a broadcasting career.

Thursday June 23, 2011

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June 23rd: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

June 23, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the capture of James "Whitey" Bulger, and editorials and opinion pages on the future of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. In the second hour, how we measure time, and the documentary film, The Price of Sex.

Wednesday June 22, 2011

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June 22: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

June 22, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie and the future of hepatitis C treatment. In the second hour, the effect of new cigarette warning labels, and the baseball documentary, Catching Hell.

Tuesday June 21, 2011

Got A Flat Tire? Tough Luck.

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Got A Flat Tire? Tough Luck.

by Sarah Handel

June 21, 2011 • Thinking about buying a new, reasonably-priced automobile? Check the trunk, first. There might not be a spare tire in there. Some carmakers are forgoing them to cut costs and increase miles per gallon.

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June 21st: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

June 21, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the cost of inaction in Syria, and the story of horse whisperer Buck Brannaman. In the second hour, how the recession is keeping older workers from retiring, and Bill Kling talks about the future of public media.

Monday June 20, 2011

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Animal Dads: The Best and Not-So-Good

by Priska Neely

June 20, 2011 • Father's Day got me thinking about just how different different dads are. A piece in Scientific American looks at the various approaches to fatherhood within the animal kingdom. Male marmosets are my top pick and lion dads show room for improvement.

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June 20: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

June 20, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, how to bring U.S. troops home from Afghanistan, and the opinion page looks at how Len Bias' death changed the way Americans think about drugs. In the second hour, the author of Manana Forever, and the summer of superhero movies.

Sunday June 19, 2011

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Vladimir Putin's Private Life Springs A Leak

by Sarah Handel

June 19, 2011 • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin doesn't have to deal with press conferences from once-friendly former porn stars or tabloids publishing photos of his illegitimate child (if he has either). So speculation about his private life flourishes online.

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