Unwrapping Iran Series Overview: Making Iran A Bit Less Hidden January 30, 2009 • Almost any Western account of modern Iran emphasizes that this nation is extraordinarily complicated. Iran is isolated and yet active in the world. It's ruled by religious tradition and yet is in many ways modern and sophisticated. In this series, NPR tries to make Iran, if possible, ever so slightly less hidden.
National Voters In Coalgate, Okla., Supported McCain January 20, 2009 • In Coalgate, Okla., three-quarters of the residents voted for Sen. John McCain in the last presidential election. But many residents on Tuesday said maybe Martin Luther King's dream has come true. Voters In Coalgate, Okla., Supported McCain Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99575850/99575849" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama History Behind Inaugurations At The Capitol January 20, 2009 • This year's inaugural ceremony coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's words and achievements will be a large theme in Tuesday's events. History Behind Inaugurations At The Capitol Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570738/99570688" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Crowds Find A Place On Washington's Mall January 20, 2009 • People are streaming into Washington D.C. to be a part of history as Barack Obama takes the oath of office. Crowds Find A Place On Washington's Mall Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570732/99570686" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Kenyans Celebrate Obama's Inauguration January 20, 2009 • Kobama, Kenya, is the ancestral home of Barack Obama's father. Residents there have been writing songs in honor of the president-elect. Kenyans Celebrate Obama's Inauguration Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570704/99570677" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Race Remembering The Civil Rights Struggle January 20, 2009 • History will be made Tuesday when Barack Obama becomes the nation's first African-American president. For a lot of people who grew up during the struggle for civil rights, this is a historic moment. Remembering The Civil Rights Struggle Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570716/99570681" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Obama, D.C. Set For Historic Inauguration January 20, 2009 • Inauguration Day is here and visitors are jamming the nation's capital to watch the country's first African-American become president. Obama, D.C. Set For Historic Inauguration Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570698/99570675" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Obama Needs Support From Congress, Country January 19, 2009 • Come Tuesday, Barack Obama will be on the steps of the Capitol, where he will be sworn into office. That's when the real work will begin. Mr. Obama will need the support of those lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Obama Needs Support From Congress, Country Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99546327/99546302" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Kentucky Bus Riders On The Road To History January 19, 2009 • Large convoys of buses are en route to Washington, D.C., for Tuesday's presidential inauguration. One group left Louisville, Ky., before sunrise Monday and will arrive in time to see Barack Obama take the oath of office. Kentucky Bus Riders On The Road To History Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99546306/99546294" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Israel Allows Journalists Back Into Gaza January 19, 2009 • Israeli officials kept foreign journalists out of Gaza during the past three weeks of fighting. But now that a cease-fire is in place, journalists have been allowed to return. Most of Gaza has been devastated. A lot of Palestinians say they have plans to rebuild. Israel Allows Journalists Back Into Gaza Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99546735/99546292" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Bush Asks Congress For Banking Funds January 12, 2009 • President Bush has requested that Congress release $350 billion to aid the financial industry. The money is the second half of the financial sector's $700 billion bailout fund. President Bush acted after President-elect Barack Obama asked him to request the funds. Bush Asks Congress For Banking Funds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99249090/99239973" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Holds Final News Conference Of Presidency January 12, 2009 • President Bush said he would ask Congress to release the remaining $350 billion in bailout money for Wall Street, if President-elect Barack Obama asks him to. Bush warned the incoming president that he'll face "disappointments" as president. Bush Holds Final News Conference Of Presidency Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99239557/99239556" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East U.S. Deflects Israel's Plan For Iran Reactor Attack January 12, 2009 • According to a report over the weekend in The New York Times, Israel wanted help from the United States in preparing to strike nuclear facilities in Iran. The Bush Administration turned the request down. Israel was looking for bunker-busting bombs from U.S. officials, and permission to fly over Iraq on the way to Iran. U.S. Deflects Israel's Plan For Iran Reactor Attack Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99235472/99235434" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics One More Week Until White House Transition January 12, 2009 • Next week the United States will have a new president. President-elect Barack Obama has been giving hints to what he'd like to accomplish. At the same time, President Bush has been reflecting on his legacy. One More Week Until White House Transition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99235462/99235430" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Black Politicians Disagree When Race Is A Factor January 7, 2009 • The Senate's refusal to seat Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris has been portrayed in some Chicago political circles as a case of racism pure and simple. But for a new generation of black politicians - peers in age with the new president-elect - that kind of race-baiting is no longer the norm. Black Politicians Disagree When Race Is A Factor Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99071541/99071850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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