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Friday October 5, 2012

Big Bird Makes A Campaign Appearance

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It's All Politics

Big Bird Makes A Campaign Appearance

October 5, 2012 • The Sesame Street character is getting lots of newfound attention since Mitt Romney brought up federal funding for PBS in Wednesday's debate.

Tuesday October 4, 2011

Sesame Street Tackles Child Hunger, One Muppet At A Time

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The Salt

Sesame Street Tackles Child Hunger, One Muppet At A Time

October 4, 2011 • It's no surprise that Sesame Street is tackling a tough issue. It's been doing that from the start in 1969. Just in the last year, the show has featured a story line where a parent loses a job, and another on parent death.

Sunday October 2, 2011

NPR Names Sesame Workshop's Gary Knell As CEO/President

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The Two-Way

NPR Names Sesame Workshop's Gary Knell As CEO/President

October 2, 2011 • He has led Sesame Workshop for a dozen years. NPR launched the search for a new CEO and president last March, after Vivian Schiller departed following controversies that led the board to conclude she couldn't effectively lead the organization.

Tuesday June 29, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Biologist Pins Big Bird's Genus And Species

June 29, 2010 • Big Bird's one of Sesame Street's most beloved characters. But what the heck kind of bird is he? Biologist Mike Dickison has figured it out.

Tuesday December 22, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Rest In Peace

December 22, 2009 • Two remarkable people have died in the past week. Remembering Alaina Reed-Amini and Kim Peek.

Thursday November 12, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Explaining The Hard Stuff, Sesame Style

November 12, 2009 • Sesame Street confronts the death of Mr. Hooper — head on.

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Tell Me More

'S' Is For 'Sesame Street'

November 10, 2009 • Sesame Street provided the soundtrack of my childhood. I watched the show every day. As a latchkey kid, I kept myself company by singing aloud in front of the television set.

Thursday November 5, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Considering 'Sesame Street'

November 5, 2009 • Everyone's talking about Sesame Street on the eve of its 40th season. Here are some thought-provoking takes.

Monday July 7, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

We Heart Robots

July 7, 2008 • WALL-E's winning hearts across America... How do animators design cute robots?

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Thursday September 6, 2007

Blog Of The Nation

Smart TV for Kids

September 6, 2007 • It's no secret I grew up on PBS. At our house, TV was limited to PBS and sports for our formative years, and my mom loves to tell the story (OK, she only tells it when I

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