News
NPR: Story of the Day Podcast: Becoming Miles: The Journey Of Changing Sexes
Megan Taylor grew up feeling she was living in the wrong body. In her 20s, she decided to do something about it. First, she changed her name to Miles. Miles began taking testosterone, scheduled a double mastectomy and began changing his body into one that felt right. The hardest part was telling his parents.
NPR: World Story of the Day Podcast: Gadhafi's Visit Raises Ire Over Libya's Role In Italy
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's visit to Italy last week has stirred controversy. His remarks on Islam angered church officials, while Italian politicians worry about Libya's growing clout in the Italian economy, as well as its human-rights violations.
NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast: Fishermen Break Tradition To Keep Jobs
New England's fish stocks are severely depleted. A lack of fish, plus the high cost of going to sea, has put a lot of fishermen out of business. A group of fishermen in Port Clyde, Maine, are changing the marketing and processing of their catch in hopes of making more money on fewer fish.
NPR: Most E-Mailed Stories Podcast: NPR: 09-07-2010 Most E-Mailed Stories
Stories: 1) Becoming Miles: The Journey Of Changing Sexes 2) Yossele Rosenblatt: The Cantor With The Heavenly Voice 3) Un-Natural Selection: Human Evolution's Next Steps 4) Wind Power Wanes With Fading Federal Incentives 5) When The Kids Go Away To School 6) Gary Shteyngart's Nerd Passion For 'Zardoz'
NPR: Economy Podcast: NPR: 09-07-2010 Economy
Stories: 1) Allowance Economics: Candy, Taxes And Potty Training 2) Wind Power Wanes With Fading Federal Incentives 3) As Clock Ticks, Lawmakers Revisit Bush Tax Cuts 4) Economic Recovery Still A Long Way Off
NPR Topics: Music Interviews: A German 'Soul Kitchen' That's More Than A Restaurant
The Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin is a star of European cinema, known for gritty dramas about the immigrant experience in Germany. But his newest movie is a somewhat lighter film, filled with greasy food and heavy music.
NPR Topics: Music Interviews: Nat King Cole, En Espanol
From the 1940s through the mid-'60s, Cole was one of America's most beloved and familiar singers. But his fans might not be as well aware of the crooner's Latin American tours -- or with the three Spanish-language records he released in the 1950s. Now, some Spanish-speaking musicians have created an album paying tribute to Cole's Latin hits.
NPR: Shuffle Podcast: NPR: 09-07-2010 Shuffle
NPR Shuffle mixes it up every day, offering an unpredictable sampler from 'Morning Edition', 'All Things Considered' and other award-winning NPR programs. Enjoy listening to this podcast just as you would enjoy listening to NPR - ready to be surprised by the next great story!
Talk and Interview
NPR Programs: Talk of the Nation: Volatile Housing Market Baffles Homeowners
Tax credits for buyers, mortgage help for homeowners and new rules for lenders haven't stopped the slide in the housing market. Some economists argue the best way to balance the market in the long term is to let it crash in the short run. Many homeowners and prospective homeowners are unsure if it's time to buy, to rent, or to wait.
NPR Programs: Talk of the Nation: Weighing The Risks Of Coming Out At Work
While coming out can be especially challenging for people in the public eye, it's a complicated decision for the vast majority of gay workers. While many say it's liberating to be honest with colleagues, coming out at work can have significant consequences for individuals in many careers.
NPR Programs: Talk of the Nation: The First Day: What's Your Back To School Ritual?
Students and parents often kick off each new school year with annual rituals -- buying new shoes, taking a last-minute trip, or picking out a shiny new lunchbox. Writer Sally Friedman shares three generations of back-to-school memories.
NPR: Fresh Air Podcast: NPR: 09-07-2010 Fresh Air
Stories: 1) Journalist Lawrence Wright's 'Trip To Al-Qaeda' 2) Maybe We All Need Some 'Sensitivity' Training
NPR: Tell Me More Podcast: NPR: 09-07-2010 Tell Me More
Stories: 1) Obama Stumps As Midterm Elections Draw Near 2) Same Sex Divorce Riddled With Complications 3) Asian-American Women Find A ‘Place’ In Art 4) Moms: Surviving The Back To School Season
On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast: Cyber Prophet William Gibson on "Zero History"
We talk with sci-fi visionary William Gibson about his new book "Zero History" and what happens when the future is now.
On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast: Who Should Run Congress?
The big stage-setter for the mid-term elections. Democrats on why they should be rehired. Republicans on why Dems should be fired. With Rep. John Carter, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Norman Ornstein, Dick Cavett, Andrew Klavan.
Music
NPR: All Songs Considered Podcast: First Listen Bonanza: Superchunk, Robert Plant, More
Robert Plant: "Angel Dance" Superchunk: "Digging For Something" Bostich and Fussible: "Centinela" Black Milk: "Warning (Keep Bouncing)" The Bad Plus: "Never Stop" Iggy And The Stooges: "No Fun" *Includes interview with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival.
NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast: Minus The Bear
Minus the Bear perform live on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Together for nearly a decade, the Seattle-based band has become known for bold experimentation and energy. Stepping away from prog rock influences that shaped their previous releases, the quintet breaks into R and B and soul territory on their fourth album, _Omni_. In this interview, Minus the Bear discuss the new sound explored on this record, and the group talks about working with producer Joe Chiccarelli.
NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast: John Butler Trio
Tracey Tanenbaum welcomes Australia's John Butler Trio on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. For the past decade, the dobro playing singer-songwriter has become known in the United States as a premier roots jam act, but at home he's a genuine superstar. John Butler has a new trio of musicians and a new album called, _April Uprising_, driven more by alt-rock than by John's prior efforts. In this interview, he explains how an exploration of his own ancestry inspired the record, and talks about his ongoing political activism in Australia.