David Callahan looks into what he sees as a new trend in the United States—where the wealthy are drifting to the political left. Then, discover how the great heat wave of 1896 boosted Theodore Roosevelt’s career. Also, Aamir Khan on “Peepli Live”—the first Indian film ever shown at Sundance. Plus our latest Backstory segments look at a scandal at Arlington National Cemetery, and the history and use of the filibuster in the US Senate.
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History and politics of ‘blood diamonds’; rights of children of illegal immigrants; why some products stay popular; and nutrition of listener-submitted meals.
We want to hear from you about your summer vacation plans in this current economic downturn—whether you’re going far away or staying to close to home. Also, a look at the decision to lift the stay on Judge Vaughn Walker's Prop 8 ruling. Then, we'll look at the life of influential art dealer Leo Castelli. Also, filmmaker Micki Dickoff talks about her documentary “Neshoba,” about one of the most important events of the civil rights movement: when three men were killed by the Klan in 1964. We’ll be joined by Ben Chaney, the brother of one of the victims. Plus, our latest Please Explain is all about caffeine!
Electronic music superstar Moby has released nine studio albums, blurred boundaries between techno and rock, and maintained one of the most interesting resumes in the pop world. He even recently appeared on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. But today, he tackles a new project: hosting Soundcheck.
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Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.
Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. Capturing the headlines, issues and pleasures relevant to multicultural life in America, the daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin. Tell Me More marks Martin's first role in hosting a daily program. She views it as an opportunity to focus on the stories, experiences, ideas and people important in contemporary life but often not heard.
Electronic music superstar Moby has released nine studio albums, blurred boundaries between techno and rock, and maintained one of the most interesting resumes in the pop world. He even recently appeared on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. But today, he tackles a new project: hosting Soundcheck.
There’s music for large ensembles on this edition of New Sounds, with tunes from The Industrial Jazz Group. Their recent CDs, which some listeners have tried to put into words as, “Thelonious Monk goes to the circus drunk,” put bebop alongside the avant-garde, with melody-driven stuff that wouldn’t be out of place in the “downtown” or “west coast jazz” scenes, yet the music is fun, multiple-metered and sometimes even includes theremin.
