Obituaries Studs Terkel, Oral Historian And Radio Legend, 96 October 31, 2008 • Terkel, who came of age during the Great Depression, often said America suffered from what he called a national Alzheimer's disease. His oral histories and radio interviews with everyday Americans helped document the nation's past. Studs Terkel, Oral Historian And Radio Legend, 96 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94573985/96404218" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Diversions Delta Queen Prepares For Last Journey October 31, 2008 • The Delta Queen has plied U.S. waterways since 1926, but its wooden structure concerns some people who worry about safety. Despite an elaborate fire-prevention system, the vessel is set to sail for the final time unless a last-minute congressional reprieve spares the steamboat. Delta Queen Prepares For Last Journey Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403113/96403089" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Presidential Candidates Take Aim At Each Other October 31, 2008 • Democrat Barack Obama was in three states, telling crowds that Republican John McCain's campaign had taken "the low road." McCain was in Ohio telling crowds Obama is from the far left and has unexplained ties to a convicted felon. Presidential Candidates Take Aim At Each Other Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403094/96403084" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Week In Presidential Politics Reviewed October 31, 2008 • Republican John McCain says the polls are tightening in his favor. David Brooks of The New York Times says the tightening isn't significant. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post says the polls are not tightening in the states that matter. Week In Presidential Politics Reviewed Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403097/96403085" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Frank Warns Banks Against Misuse Of Bailout Funds October 31, 2008 • Rep. Barney Frank is warning banks not to use federal bailout money to do anything other than make loans. A spokesman for the banking industry said banks are just starting to receive the money and plan to step up lending. Frank Warns Banks Against Misuse Of Bailout Funds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403122/96403093" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Undecided Voter Explains Dilemma October 31, 2008 • Constance Griffin, 35, says she is torn between John McCain and Barack Obama. Griffin, who works with Tennessee's Department of Corrections, says she likes McCain's history of service, bit isn't hearing much on the economy. She says she likes Obama's optimism, but is unsure of his plans. Undecided Voter Explains Dilemma Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403107/96403087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence Illegal Campaign Donations Spur Calls For Change October 31, 2008 • The campaign finance system was designed when a few people wrote big checks. Campaigns, especially Democrat Barack Obama's, are gathering lots of little donations. Finding fraud requires a new paradigm. Illegal Campaign Donations Spur Calls For Change Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403125/96404216" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Who Are The Undecided Voters? October 31, 2008 • Undecided voters are seen as a key group in next Tuesday's presidential election. Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, says only half of all undecided voters are likely to vote. Many didn't vote in the primary, don't follow the news or don't give much thought to the election. Who Are The Undecided Voters? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403104/96403086" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races In Ga., GOP Sen. Chambliss Faces Tight Race October 31, 2008 • U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and the Georgia GOP are battling not only a strong Democratic challenger, but also the vast voter-registration drive of the Obama campaign. Libertarian candidate Allen Buckley is taking some votes away from Chambliss and could force a runoff election if no one gets a majority of the vote. In Ga., GOP Sen. Chambliss Faces Tight Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403116/96403092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
In Ga., GOP Sen. Chambliss Faces Tight Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96403116/96403092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? October 31, 2008 • Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith. Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96398742/96403088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Unregulated Credit Default Swaps Led to Weakness October 31, 2008 • The market for credit default swaps is unregulated, helping create a climate where a single massive default could trigger unforeseen and calamitous events. An "unholy chain" of credit default swaps contributed to the worst credit crisis since the Great Depression. Unregulated Credit Default Swaps Led to Weakness Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96395271/96380578" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: Issues Candidates Differ On Relief For Working Families October 31, 2008 • With workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do the presidential nominees propose to ease Americans' work-family tensions? Sizable differences separate the two on issues such as family leave, sick time and child care.
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats In Tricky Economy, Halloween A Treat For Retailers October 31, 2008 • Despite the scary economy, retailers expect more adults will participate in the holiday this year. Americans are turning Halloween into a weeklong celebration, and they're projected to spend nearly $5.8 billion. That's good news in an otherwise grim economic outlook.
Law Pianist Who Lost Arm Arriving At Supreme Court October 31, 2008 • Pianist Diana Levine of Vermont lost her right arm to gangrene after a doctor injected her with a drug that caused an adverse reaction. Now she is at the center of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case about lawsuits involving the medical industry. Pianist Who Lost Arm Arriving At Supreme Court Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96383390/96383365" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Victims Retaliate After Election Sign Thefts October 31, 2008 • Political sign stealing has become something of a problem this election year. In southern Michigan, campaign supporters are trying to get back at the thieves with techniques as varied as electric fences, grease and campaign donation promises. Victims Retaliate After Election Sign Thefts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96383393/96383366" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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