Blog Of The Nation White Roofs Keep Homes Cooler by Sarah Handel July 30, 2009 • If white cars stay cooler in the summer, why don't homes and businesses — particularly in hotter climates — all have white roofs?
Blog Of The Nation What Will Obama Drink? (WWOD?) by Barrie Hardymon July 29, 2009 • President Obama chooses his brew for the get-together at the White House.
Blog Of The Nation Mouse Trap, Life-Sized! by Sarah Handel July 29, 2009 • A group of Brits made the board game Mouse Trap life-sized. What game would you like to do the same to?
Blog Of The Nation July 29th Show by Gwen Outen July 29, 2009 • In our first hour, the Political Junkie and the reinstatement of quarterback Michael Vick. In our second hour, telecommuting.
Blog Of The Nation Back-To-Back Grand Slams by Sarah Handel July 28, 2009 • Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham hit not one, but two grand slams against the Milwaukee Brewers last night.
Blog Of The Nation July 28th Show by Gwen Outen July 28, 2009 • In our first hour, the Harlem Children's Zone and the desecration of Burr Oak cemetery. In our second hour, this black male moment.
Blog Of The Nation Shona Holmes And Canadian Health Care by Barrie Hardymon July 27, 2009 • After we aired political ad about health care, many listeners wrote in, eager for us to take a critical look at it. We have.
Blog Of The Nation Newport Folk Festival by David Gura July 27, 2009 • This weekend, members of folk music's old and new guards will gather at Fort Adams, in Newport, Rhode Island, as they have for the last 50 years. The name of the festival may be different, but its mission persists.
Blog Of The Nation July 27th Show by Gwen Outen July 27, 2009 • In our first hour, Canadian health care and, on the opinion page, driving with cell phones. In our second hour, Pill Head and the "teachable moment" after the arrest of Henry Louis Gates.
Blog Of The Nation July 23rd Show by Gwen Outen July 23, 2009 • In our first hour, cops and culture, and actor Jeff Daniels. In our second hour, shelf discovery and Amy Dickinson talks about the college roommate.
Blog Of The Nation Sears Tower Is Gone: Get Over It by Scott Cameron July 22, 2009 • So the Sears Tower is gone. Another iconic name leaves Chicago... Get over it!
Blog Of The Nation July 22nd Show by Gwen Outen July 22, 2009 • In our first hour, the political junkie and rumors about Obama's U.S. citizenship. In our second hour, singer Judy Collins performs, and Andrew Bacevich looks at Obama's war tactics..
Blog Of The Nation The Barrel Monster's Maker Is Sentenced by David Gura July 21, 2009 • The creator of the "Barrel Monster," fashioned from orange-and-yellow construction barrels, is sentenced.
Blog Of The Nation Sy Hersh, On Assassinations by David Gura July 21, 2009 • In the wake of yesterday's show on the CIA and assassinations, some extra-credit readings.
Blog Of The Nation Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings by David Gura July 21, 2009 • If you haven't heard Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, listen!