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Sunday

All Things Considered

'Autumn of the Moguls'

Host Steve Inskeep speaks with media columnist Michael Wolff about his new book, Autumn of the Moguls. Wolff argues that the current media landscape is controlled by a handful of men who were driven to buy up companies by their egos, not their desire to create great content for consumers. (HarperBusiness; ISBN: 0066621135.)

'Autumn of the Moguls'

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Culture

'Morning Sun' Documents China's Cultural Revolution

Filmmaker Carma Hinton is an American who grew up in China. Her new documentary on the Cultural Revolution, Morning Sun, includes footage of victims and perpetrators of that period, when Communist youth, inspired and encouraged by Mao Zedong, rebelled against their parents and teachers, and workers rebelled against their bosses. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Hinton.

'Morning Sun' Documents China's Cultural Revolution

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Congressional Tactics

Host Steve Inskeep talks to Ross Baker, a historian at Rutgers University, about the historical precedents for tactics used by the Republican majority in the current 108th Congress. Last week, the Republicans managed to pass a controversial Medicare bill by using what some Democrats viewed as unfair tactics.

Congressional Tactics

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Nepali Folk Singer Prem Raja Mahat

Prem Raja Mahat is a native of Nepal who was a renowned folk singer in his homeland. He now manages an Indian restaurant in Baltimore, Md. He sings and demonstrates his art for NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Nepali Folk Singer Prem Raja Mahat

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Saturday

World

N. Ireland Elections

Northern Ireland's peace process has been thrown into doubt again after hard-line pro-British and Irish parties defeated their moderate rivals in local government elections. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with reporter Maryann Maguire.

N. Ireland Elections

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Saving the Holiday Lights

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Mayor Jack Kirksey of Livonia, Mich., a town that almost lost its holiday light display this season. The city is strapped for cash and can't afford its usual extravagant display, but businesses and private citizens kicked in for a more modest light show.

Saving the Holiday Lights

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The Roles of William H. Macy

William H. Macy has become a success by playing losers like Jerry Lundegaard in the movie Fargo. Now, he's starring in a new film, The Cooler, where being down on his luck is part of his character's job description. Macy speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the memorable choices he's made throughout his career.

The Roles of William H. Macy

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The Growing U.S. Trade Deficit

NPR's Steve Inskeep looks at America's growing trade deficit. He speaks with: Trade expert Nicholas Lardy about the surge of imports from China; Rep. Cass Ballenger (R-NC), who is concerned about the loss of jobs in the textile industry in his state; and Steve Lamar of the American Apparel and Footwear Association about lesser-known countries now sending goods to the United States.

The Growing U.S. Trade Deficit

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World

Spanish Soldiers Die in Iraq

Seven Spanish soldiers believed to be attached to an intelligence unit are killed in an ambush in southern Iraq. The attack near Najaf occurred hours after the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said attacks on American troops were abating. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Peter Kenyon.

Spanish Soldiers Die in Iraq

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Sunday

All Things Considered

Mobile InfraRed Transmitter

The Mobile InfraRed Transmitter is a device which first-responders use to change traffic signals. Web sites advertise such devices for consumer use, but inventor Tim Gow denies he's making the MIRT available to civilians. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Gow.

Mobile InfraRed Transmitter

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