Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election Supreme Leader Addresses Iranians After Unrest June 19, 2009 • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation on Friday for the first time since the disputed presidential election triggered the biggest street protests the country has seen. Supreme Leader Addresses Iranians After Unrest Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105646744/105646717" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Supreme Leader Addresses Iranians After Unrest Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105646744/105646717" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Tiger Woods Favored To Win U.S. Open June 18, 2009 • Opening round play begins Thursday in the U.S. Open Golf Championship. Tiger Woods is defending two U.S. Open titles: the one he won a year ago on an injured knee; and the one he won seven years ago, which was the last time the tournament was played at New York's Bethpage State Park. Tiger Woods Favored To Win U.S. Open Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105572558/105572545" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Tiger Woods Favored To Win U.S. Open Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105572558/105572545" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Money And Influence GOP Challenges Cost Of Health Care Overhaul June 17, 2009 • President Obama has been pushing his plans to overhaul the country's health care system. Opponents are skeptical about the cost of the plan. GOP Challenges Cost Of Health Care Overhaul Listen · 4:53 4:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105504388/105504421" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
GOP Challenges Cost Of Health Care Overhaul Listen · 4:53 4:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105504388/105504421" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Iran Stifles Opposition Following Disputed Election June 15, 2009 • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is basking in victory following Iran's disputed election. Supporters of Ahmadinejad's rival, Mir Hossein Mousavi, fought police and shouted their opposition to an election they say was stolen. Iran Stifles Opposition Following Disputed Election Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105393144/105393133" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Iran Stifles Opposition Following Disputed Election Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105393144/105393133" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Planet Money Dude, Where's My Cap-And-Trade Primer? June 12, 2009 • Congress is about to take up legislation to curb carbon emissions with a cap-and-trade program. To understand how the cap-and-trade system works, no textbook is required. You just have to be familar with the word dude — like surfer dude. Dude, Where's My Cap-And-Trade Primer? Listen · 4:44 4:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285865/105285869" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Dude, Where's My Cap-And-Trade Primer? Listen · 4:44 4:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285865/105285869" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Business Beijing To Block Unhealthy Internet Content June 12, 2009 • The Chinese government has demand that a new Internet filter be included with all personal computers sold in the country. The filter is designed to protect people from pornography, but many believe it would allow authorities to censor the Net even more thoroughly than they currently do. Beijing To Block Unhealthy Internet Content Listen · 3:46 3:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285844/105285816" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Beijing To Block Unhealthy Internet Content Listen · 3:46 3:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285844/105285816" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Money And Influence Democrats, GOP Disagree On Public Health Plan June 12, 2009 • The health care reform debate is getting attention on Capitol Hill. The Obama administration and Democrats want a government-run health care plan. Many Republicans say that would put private insurers out of business. Democrats, GOP Disagree On Public Health Plan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285853/105285819" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World In Brussels, Gates Pushes Afghan Plan June 12, 2009 • Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Brussels trying to sell NATO allies on his plans for the war in Afghanistan. The Pentagon is sending in 20,000 new troops and a new team of generals to Afghanistan. But Gates denies that the U.S. is taking over the war effort. In Brussels, Gates Pushes Afghan Plan Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285826/105285809" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
In Brussels, Gates Pushes Afghan Plan Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285826/105285809" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election Iranians Decide Between Incumbent Or Reformist June 12, 2009 • Iranians are voting in the country's presidential election. The race has come down to a choice between two candidates: incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a moderate reformer, Mir Hossein Mousavi. NPR's Mike Shuster Talks About The Iranian Election On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285823/105285808" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
NPR's Mike Shuster Talks About The Iranian Election On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105285823/105285808" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy 'Pay As You Go' Bill: Offsetting Federal Spending June 11, 2009 • Since the financial crisis began, Washington has spent billions of dollars of taxpayers' money to help get the economy going again. That spending has increased the federal debt. President Obama supports legislation that would require any new spending or tax cuts to be balanced by an equal amount in new savings or tax hikes. 'Pay As You Go' Bill: Offsetting Federal Spending Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105241034/105241092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Gunman Fires In Holocaust Museum, Kills Guard June 11, 2009 • Investigations are under way into an 88-year-old suspected gunman. Washington, D.C.'s police chief says James von Brunn was critically wounded by security officers Wednesday after he stepped into the Holocaust museum and started shooting. A guard was killed. Von Brunn is a white supremacist and Holocaust denier. Gunman Fires In Holocaust Museum, Kills Guard Listen · 3:49 3:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105241028/105240994" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election Iran Set For Friday's Presidential Election June 11, 2009 • The streets of Tehran are quiet Thursday for the first time in days. It's supposed to be a day of reflection before Friday's presidential election. Voters will choose between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a fierce critic of the U.S., and his more moderate rivals. Iran Set For Friday's Presidential Election Listen · 4:12 4:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105241037/105241093" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Iran Set For Friday's Presidential Election Listen · 4:12 4:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105241037/105241093" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Environment 1,000-Page Bill Attracts Lobbyists To Energy Plan June 11, 2009 • The climate and energy bill is the biggest piece of legislation ever aimed at curbing global warming. It would remake the energy economy — altering everything from the light bulbs people use to the kind of electricity utilities generate. The bill making its way through committee hearings is about 1,000 pages. 1,000-Page Bill Attracts Lobbyists To Energy Plan Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105240996/105240981" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
1,000-Page Bill Attracts Lobbyists To Energy Plan Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105240996/105240981" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Books Baseball Books Touch On Players, Steroids June 10, 2009 • Three baseball books are discussed: A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez by Selena Roberts, American Icon: The Fall of Roger Clemens and the Rise of Steroids in America's Pastime by the staff of the New York Daily News, and The Yankee Years by Joe Torre and Tom Verducci. Baseball Books Touch On Players, Steroids Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105188986/105189056" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Baseball Books Touch On Players, Steroids Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105188986/105189056" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Detainees at Guantanamo Bay 1st Guantanamo Bay Detainee Arrives In N.Y. June 9, 2009 • According to the Justice Department, the first Guantanamo Bay detainee is in New York to face trial for bombing U.S. embassies. Officials said Ahmed Ghailani arrived early Tuesday morning. 1st Guantanamo Bay Detainee Arrives In N.Y. Listen · 2:37 2:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105147971/105143880" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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