Antelope Squirrels and Muskrat Love in the Spring March 31, 2007 Ted Williams of Audubon Magazine speaks about the antelope squirrel's survival tactics, and the courting calls of muskrats. Antelope Squirrels and Muskrat Love in the Spring Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9264821/9264824" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon March 31, 2007 In 1965, when Robert Konrardy was wounded in Vietnam, he had to abandon his platoon from the First Cavalry Division. Decades later, Konrardy embarked on a personal mission to visit the new generation that makes up his platoon in Iraq. Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9264812/9264813" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Science Out Of The Box Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish March 31, 2007 Marine ecologist Ransom Myers died this past week, after a career highlighted by warnings of diminishing world fish stocks. His warnings often fell on deaf ears, but always proved right. Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9264815/9264816" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Music Reviews A Songwriter's View from the Pew March 31, 2007 Susan Werner's musical path has taken her from opera to pop, jazz and classic American songs. In her latest album, The Gospel Truth, this singer-songwriter journeys to America's spiritual side. A Songwriter's View from the Pew Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9213008/9245676" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Democratic Deficit Hawk Steers Budget Blueprint March 31, 2007 Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina, chairman of the House Budget Committee, led the effort to draft the recent $3 trillion budget resolution. He is a Democrat from a Republican district, a man others describe as the consummate legislator. Democratic Deficit Hawk Steers Budget Blueprint Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9262644/9263083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News Spring Blossoms with Baseball's Opening Weekend March 31, 2007 Major League Baseball starts this weekend. Howard Bryant, author of Juicing the Game and a Washington Post writer, looks forward to new 300-game winners and Barry Bond's looming home-run record. Spring Blossoms with Baseball's Opening Weekend Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261630/9261635" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture FutureMe.org Takes Users into the Future March 31, 2007 At the Web site FutureMe.org, people write a note to themselves and request a time in the future to have it sent back. The letters are both funny and profound. FutureMe.org Takes Users into the Future Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261640/9261641" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq March 31, 2007 Living conditions are deteriorating for many Iraqis, and for the aid groups trying to help Iraqis rebuild their country. Kasra Mofarah, the head of NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq, speaks about his group's concerns. Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261619/9261620" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Homeowners in New Orleans Confront Demolition March 31, 2007 Saturday is the deadline in New Orleans for homeowners to file for demolition help from FEMA. While many homeowners have explored rebuilding options, some now see demolition as their best choice. Homeowners in New Orleans Confront Demolition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261655/9261656" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology MySpace Payback for John McCain March 31, 2007 There has been a bit of payback for the John McCain operation from the man whose MySpace template was appropriated by the campaign. MySpace Payback for John McCain Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261661/9261662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Presidential Candidates Wield the Fundraising Club March 31, 2007 Election day 2008 is over a year away. Yet presidential candidates are already holding large fundraising events, and spending money on their campaigns. Presidential Candidates Wield the Fundraising Club Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261658/9261659" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Bill the Beerman' Brought Cheer to Seattle March 31, 2007 Bill Scott, a beer vendor and sports-fan extraordinaire nicknamed "Bill the Beerman," died this past week. Ken Wilson, one of the Beerman's early fans, speaks about his passion for sports. 'Bill the Beerman' Brought Cheer to Seattle Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261637/9261638" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture 'Ask Sister' and Julie Vieira Answers March 31, 2007 Julie Vieira blogs about being a nun. One way she connects with her readers is by answering questions that people submit to the "Ask Sister" feature on her blog. Vieira speaks about her life on the Web. 'Ask Sister' and Julie Vieira Answers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261643/9261644" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Fifty Foods to Try Before You Die March 31, 2007 British food writer Anna Longmore talks about her list in Arena Magazine of the 50 foods you should try before you die. She says that monkfish liver and duck embryo are definitely not for everyone. Fifty Foods to Try Before You Die Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261667/9261668" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Reporter's Notebook Karl Rove Rocks a Washington Tradition March 31, 2007 An annual spring ritual took place in Washington this week when the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association dinner took place. It's an event where journalists sit down with many of the same politicians they cover. Karl Rove Rocks a Washington Tradition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9261649/9261650" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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