David Greene

Environmental Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, TN

David Greene appears in the following:

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Donald Trump went after Boeing, accusing the company of overcharging the government for the new Air Force One. Here's a look at what goes into this unique plane.

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Christmas Lights That Honor Prince

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

A family known for putting on a Christmas light show is paying tribute to Prince this year.

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How China Is Reacting to Trump's Taiwan Call

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

A front-page editorial of China's official People's Daily newspaper denounces Donald Trump for speaking with Taiwan's president. A look at how a single call could affect U.S.-China relations.

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Buzz Aldrin Recovering In New Zealand

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

The ex-astronaut is being treated by Dr. David Bowie. Not the late pop star. A real doctor named David Bowie.

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This Week, The Cleveland Browns Didn't Lose

Monday, December 05, 2016

We should note that the Browns, who are 0-12 so far this season, did not play this weekend.

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Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

Friday, November 18, 2016

Donald Trump swept many traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states. NPR's David Greene revisits Fayette County, Pa., where thousands of Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for the real estate mogul.

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Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

Friday, October 28, 2016

Nevada is a swing state and the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is tight. We meet a Republican and a Democrat, neighbors outside of Las Vegas, who live across the street from each other.

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NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials

Thursday, October 06, 2016

The FBI arrested an NSA contractor. Harold Thomas Martin III is in custody, charged with stealing classified materials. The NSA has worried about another inside job since Edward Snowden's 2013 leaks.

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Fact-Checking VP Debate Points On Iran Nuclear Deal, Bill Clinton, Putin

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Statements made by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in last night's vice presidential debate undergo some scrutiny.

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4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Trump supporter Eileen Eagar, Clinton supporter Lanny Lahr, undecided Latina voter Mary Graham and reluctant Clinton supporter and Native American Majerle Lister weigh in on how the candidates did.

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Hidden Brain: New Research Ties Unconscious Biases, Fear And Voter ID Laws

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

New research explores why people support voter identification laws.

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A Wealthy Retiree Outside GOP-Leaning Phoenix Plans To Vote D

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

In a city that leans Republican, retired wealthy businessman Lanny Lahr is an anomaly among his friends: He is supporting Democrat Hillary Clinton this election.

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Undecided Catholic Voter Hopes Pence Is Persuasive In VP Debate

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

A third-generation Mexican-American, Mary Graham says she is hoping Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence — a fellow Catholic — can persuade her in tonight's debate to vote for his ticket.

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In Ariz., Mormon Working Mom Explains Why She's Supporting Trump

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

As part of our Divided States project, we are talking with representative voters across the traditionally red state of Arizona. Eileen Eagar is a Mormon, and a fervent supporter of Donald Trump.

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For A Navajo Voter In Arizona, Environment, Jobs Are Top Concerns

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Majerle Lister lives part-time with his grandmother on the Navajo Nation reservation. He's driven by social justice issues and, after backing Bernie Sanders, is reluctantly supporting Hillary Clinton.

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Meant For Space Aliens, Earthlings Get To Hear Voyager Golden Record

Monday, September 26, 2016

The Voyager Golden Record, sent into outer space in the hopes of reaching alien ears, is getting a new audience here on Earth. It's being reissued on vinyl to mark the 40th anniversary of its launch.

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Biden Meets With Leaders In Turkey As Turkish Troops Move Into Syria

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden is on a fence-mending mission, meeting with Turkey's president and other officials during a two-day visit. A failed coup attempt in July has strained Turkey-U.S. relations.

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Health Official Warns Zika Could Spread Across U.S. Gulf Coast

Monday, August 22, 2016

Health officials confirmed Friday that mosquitoes have infected locals and tourists on South Beach with Zika. Florida officials fear it will be a strike on Miami's tourism industry.

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ClintonKaine.com Pays Off For Domain Squatter

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Jeremy Peter Green registered ClintonKaine.com in 2011. After Hillary Clinton named Tim Kaine as her running mate, Green offered the site to Clinton's campaign but it wouldn't meet his price. Who did?

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Delta Grounds All Its Airplanes After Power Outage

Monday, August 08, 2016

Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled after a power outage in Atlanta that affected the whole computer system. The airline hasn't said what caused the outage.

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