Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets GDP Figures Indicate Recession Is Easing July 31, 2009 • There have been signs lately that the recession is nearing an end. A Commerce Department report out Friday is further proof. It indicates the economy slowed at a pace of just 1 percent in the second quarter of the year. The numbers were better than what had been expected. GDP Figures Indicate Recession Is Easing Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111409969/111410140" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
GDP Figures Indicate Recession Is Easing Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111409969/111410140" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Race Cold Beer Could Tamp Down Uproar Over Arrest July 29, 2009 • President Obama, professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sergeant James Crowley are expected to meet for a beer at the White House tomorrow. A White House spokesman says the president wants to take the heat out of the controversy sparked by the arrest of the Harvard black scholar. Cold Beer Could Tamp Down Uproar Over Arrest Listen · 5:33 5:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111273291/111273273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Cold Beer Could Tamp Down Uproar Over Arrest Listen · 5:33 5:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111273291/111273273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Tracking The Overhaul Obama To Add Va., N.C. To Health Care Tour July 27, 2009 • President Obama travels to Virginia and North Carolina this week pushing his plans to overhaul health care. Though the president has conceded he will not have legislation by the time the Congress leaves for vacation, he says he's determined to have legislation on his desk by the end of this year. Obama To Add Va., N.C. To Health Care Tour Listen · 5:25 5:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111046692/111046654" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama To Add Va., N.C. To Health Care Tour Listen · 5:25 5:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111046692/111046654" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Mumbai Gunman Trial Goes On Despite Confession July 23, 2009 • The lone surviving Pakistani gunman from last year's Mumbai attacks surprised the Indian court where he is being tried when he confessed to the crime Monday. But the judge ruled today that the trial will continue despite the confession. Mumbai Gunman Trial Goes On Despite Confession Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106913213/106913193" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Mumbai Gunman Trial Goes On Despite Confession Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106913213/106913193" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Blasts Kill 8 At 2 Indonesian Luxury Hotels July 17, 2009 • Officials say at least eight people are dead and dozens injured after bombings at two luxury hotels in Indonesia. The security minister says the blasts in downtown Jakarta happened two minutes apart and were caused by "high explosives." Blasts Kill 8 At 2 Indonesian Luxury Hotels Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106722337/106722366" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Blasts Kill 8 At 2 Indonesian Luxury Hotels Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106722337/106722366" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Politics Secret CIA Program Remains Undisclosed July 13, 2009 • The furor over a secret CIA program shows no sign of dying down. Democrats are pushing for an investigation into the program, which was concealed from Congress for years. Secret CIA Program Remains Undisclosed Listen · 3:31 3:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106533850/106533862" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Secret CIA Program Remains Undisclosed Listen · 3:31 3:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106533850/106533862" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Auto Industry In Turmoil New Day Dawns For General Motors July 10, 2009 • General Motors has spent the last 40 days in bankruptcy proceedings. The new GM has been cleansed of massive debt and burdensome contracts. The new company must build successful vehicles and win back skeptical consumers. NPR's Frank Langfitt Discusses GM's Challenges On 'Morning Edition' Listen · 4:33 4:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106457962/106458037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
NPR's Frank Langfitt Discusses GM's Challenges On 'Morning Edition' Listen · 4:33 4:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106457962/106458037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Aung San Suu Kyi's Trial Resumes In Myanmar July 10, 2009 • The Democracy leader is charged with violating the terms of her house arrest. The trial is a window into the intractability of the Myanmar government. Even the U.N. Secretary General could not convince the military junta to let him meet with Aung San Suu Kyi last week. Aung San Suu Kyi's Trial Resumes In Myanmar Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106457944/106457929" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Aung San Suu Kyi's Trial Resumes In Myanmar Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106457944/106457929" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Science Obama Picks Dr. Francis Collins To Head NIH July 9, 2009 • President Obama has chosen Dr. Francis Collins to head the National Institutes of Health. Collins helped unravel the human genetic code. He's also known for finding common ground between a belief in God and science. Obama Picks Dr. Francis Collins To Head NIH Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106415912/106415868" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama Picks Dr. Francis Collins To Head NIH Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106415912/106415868" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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
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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
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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
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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
