Suicide Bombers Strike Again in Iraq May 31, 2005 • Two suicide bombings targeting members of the Iraqi security forces leave at least 16 people dead in Hilla, a town outside Baghdad. The attacks come as Iraqi forces prepare to mount an offensive aimed at insurgents. Hear Peter Kenyon and Steve Inskeep.
'Soldiers and Slaves' Details Plight of Jewish WWII POWs May 31, 2005 • Roger Cohen's book Soldiers and Slaves chronicles the experience of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book with Steve Inskeep.
Veterans Day 'Soldiers and Slaves' Details Saga of Jewish POWs May 30, 2005 • Roger Cohen's book Soldiers and Slaves tells the story of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book. 'Soldiers and Slaves' Details Saga of Jewish POWs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4672288/4672289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Suicide Bombers Strike Again in Iraq May 30, 2005 • Two suicide bombings targeting members of the Iraqi security forces leave at least 27 people dead in Hillah, a town outside Baghdad. The attacks come as Iraqi forces prepare to mount an offensive aimed at insurgents. Suicide Bombers Strike Again in Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4672273/4672274" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Doubts Arise Over EU Constitution Resistance to Constitution Stalls EU's Momentum May 30, 2005 • Sunday's "no" vote in France on the European Union's proposed constitution is likely to stall the alliance's plans for continental integration, especially if Dutch voters follow suit on Wednesday. Sylvia Poggioli and Steve Inskeep discuss the impact on a unified Europe. Resistance to Constitution Stalls EU's Momentum Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4672261/4672262" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Resistance to Constitution Stalls EU's Momentum Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4672261/4672262" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Janet Guthrie, 'First Lady' of the Indy 500 May 27, 2005 • This weekend's Indianapolis 500 boasts only the fourth woman ever to qualify for the legendary race. Steve Inskeep talks with Janet Guthrie, the first woman to break the gender barrier at Indianapolis. Her new book is Janet Guthrie: A Life at Full Throttle. Janet Guthrie, 'First Lady' of the Indy 500 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4669148/4669149" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Saving Chestnut Trees May 26, 2005 • Chestnut trees are valued for their beauty, and many people want them. But few seedlings are available because of a devastating fungus. Steve Inskeep talks to Marshall Case, president of the American Chestnut Foundation, who's trying to save the trees. Saving Chestnut Trees Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4667319/4667320" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Judicial Filibuster John McCain on Filibuster Deal May 24, 2005 • Steve Inskeep talks with Sen. John McCain. The Republican from Arizona was one of the 14 senators from both parties that helped craft the compromise reached Monday night on Senate judicial filibusters. John McCain on Filibuster Deal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4664132/4664133" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Morning Edition Building a Better Soccer-Playing Robot Dog May 12, 2005 • Robot dog soccer was the most popular sport at this year's 2005 RoboCup U.S. Open. One of the goals at the three-day competition at the Georgia Institute of technology is to develop software for better robots. Steve Inskeep reports the long-term goal is fielding a robot soccer team good enough to play a human team by 2050. Building a Better Soccer-Playing Robot Dog Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4649004/4649005" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion From Our Listeners Letters: U.S. Troops in Iraq, Christian Conservatives May 12, 2005 • Host Steve Inskeep reads from listeners' letters weighing in on stories about U.S. soldiers in Iraq, conservative Christians in public life and film studios funding scientific research; corrections. Letters: U.S. Troops in Iraq, Christian Conservatives Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4648995/4648996" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Letters: U.S. Troops in Iraq, Christian Conservatives Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4648995/4648996" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Grenade Found at Site of Bush's Speech in Georgia May 11, 2005 • Georgian officials announce an inactive grenade was found near the site where President Bush spoke in the capital city of Tbilisi Tuesday. Officials say the president was in no danger. Grenade Found at Site of Bush's Speech in Georgia Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4647590/4647591" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Grenade Found at Site of Bush's Speech in Georgia Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4647590/4647591" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
59th Annual Tony Awards 'Spamalot' Garners 14 Tony Nominations May 10, 2005 • Spamalot, the musical adaptation of skits created by Monty Python, draws 14 Tony Award nods, including best musical and best original score. The nominations were announced in New York Tuesday morning. 'Spamalot' Garners 14 Tony Nominations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4645849/4645850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World President Bush on World War II and Yalta May 10, 2005 • During an earlier speech in the former Soviet Republic of Latvia, President Bush said that America played a role in the suffering of Eastern Europe following World War II. He blamed concessions made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the 1945 Yalta summit. Host Steve Inskeep talks to Daniel Hamilton of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies about the history behind the President Bush's unexpected comments. President Bush on World War II and Yalta Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4645810/4645811" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Wolfensohn Reflects on the World Bank May 10, 2005 • After 10 years, James Wolfensohn will step down as president of the World Bank later in May. He talks with host Steve Inskeep about the challenges facing the World Bank and the developing world. Wolfensohn Reflects on the World Bank Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4645837/4645838" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News George Soros Discusses Efforts to Spread Democracy May 9, 2005 • Billionaire and philanthropist George Soros spent $27 million during the last presidential election to try to get George W. Bush out of office. But he and the president agree on at least one thing: spreading democracy. Host Steve Inskeep talks to Soros about his goal of building a civil society. George Soros Discusses Efforts to Spread Democracy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4635465/4635466" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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