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On today's podcast — new guidelines for pap smears; The Oxford Project; why we overeat on Thanksgiving; GM sees huge gains in China; sports with Bill Littlefield; and picking locks for sport.
Audio|Fri, 20 Nov 2009
|cervical cancerfound at2:01, 0:31
“…problem a virus is the isle virus which is known to cause cervical cancer which is why the pap smear. Tests for on the presence of HPV in in a woman's reproductive system. But Hewitt who were saying earlier that the risk of cervical cancer or HPV turning into cervical cancer. . Isn't as high as -- was. …”
“…College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is saying most women don't need annual pap smears. . The group says younger women ending up getting unnecessarily or sometimes potentially harmful follow up procedures because of abnormal pap smear results. …”
On today's podcast — the healthcare battle in the Senate heats up; teacher and author Erin Gruwell on her new book, "Teaching Hope;" the pending execution of Robert Lee Thompson in TX; the shooting at Army base Fort Carson; and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman on his new film, "La Danse."
Audio|Thu, 19 Nov 2009
|new bookfound at5:54, 5:00
“…bestselling book the freedom writers diary. Now Karen guerrillas out of the new book from the perspective of teachers it's called teaching hoped. And it draws on the experiences of 150 educators who all went to -- and her former students for training. At the freedom riders foundation and -- well tensions years of NPR west in California Aaron welcome. Decent match and that's -- that we heard where Hilary Swank put a line in the middle of the room and told students to come Stanley. You really didn't -- Can you that …”
“…And actress Hilary Swank in the 2007 film freedom -- her character was based on real life teacher Aaron -- well. Who reached out to your …”
On today's podcast — Attorney General Eric Holder testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee; climate debt; a look ahead at Afghanistan president Karzai's inauguration tomorrow; concerns about reverse mortgages; and Barbara Kingsolver on her new book, "The Lacuna."
Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009
|climate changefound at8:01, 6:14
“…anomalous storms. And the Philippines climate scientists do you attribute that to climate change. . So that all cut costs associated with that wouldn't have worked what you have more malaria is treatment for back. Costs associated with drought and still it doesn't just direct costs associated with climate change but in addition to that student led the researchers who have estimated. The cost of not just dealing with the effects of climate change. . But shifting from economy based aren't dirty fuels Q creator and -- teach. Being a parent 500 to 600 billion dollar here …”
“…and Africa. Who are arguing. That the best way to solve the climate crisis is for the rich world the G-8 countries to paint preparation. To the developing world who are actually not respond. Both for creating a climate crisis historically could look at it historically the 200 years that carbon emissions have been building in the atmosphere. …”
On today's podcast — new Federal government recommendations for mammograms; black TV goes online; the Sarah Palin media blitz; severing the parent-child relationship; and remembering the late lyricist Johnny Mercer on his 100th birthday.
Audio|Tue, 17 Nov 2009
|sarah palinfound at20:46, 21:27
“…org Amar thanks so much thank you. In an interview aired today Sarah Palin told Barbara Walters. That a 32 presidential bid is not on her radar but that she will have a major role in …”
“…that that was going to be the extent of the controversy of Sarah Palin's life. Really. I did. …”
On today's podcast — Illinois prison proposed to house Guantanamo detainees; China mining copper in Afghanistan, with protection from U.S. troops; the film "New Moon," from the vampire book series "Twilight;" Google's data mining and new Android phone dial up concerns over privacy; and Jayne Anne Phillips, author of "Lark and Termite."
Audio|Mon, 16 Nov 2009
|middle eastfound at18:13, 19:39
“…global energy interstate. Where oil and liquefied natural gas from the greater Middle East travels by oil tankers and other means. Well cross the Indian Ocean to the burgeoning middle class flesh -- city station. On …”
“…Chinese Government is helping to dig a massive new seaport in southern Sri Lanka. . With a great -- lines of communication comes together we're 30000 merchant ships passed each year. Three -- is just an example …”
On today's podcast — 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheik Mohammed to be tried in NYC criminal court; NY Daily News columnist Mike Lupica on his new book, "Million-Dollar Throw"; Iranian dissidents in Iraq; a BBC report on the pourous Afghanistan-Pakistan border; listener letters; and a conversation with legendary British pirate radio DJ Johnny Walker.
Audio|Fri, 13 Nov 2009
|high school footballfound at11:51, 6:42
“…house even I was in constant apparel return punts and kickoffs in high school my father never actually saw -- catch a ball around because -- hear the -- them -- the -- were starting to -- so little and and then he put his head down and then when you hear the whistle again that -- the play was over so he made my mother watched replace high school football my father did not teach AD he get up and teaching and they. So he actually only ever Sami huddle up you …”
“…to try to save the family house. That's the premise of my new book million dollars throat which features thirteen year old Nate -- from the fictional town of valley Massachusetts. His best friend Abby calls …”
On today's podcast — a look at President Obama's options in Afghanistan; elite runner and Olympic hopeful David Proctor discusses his battle with anorexia; Tiger Woods's big-ticket return to Australia; actor Joey Pantoliano's new documentary,"No Kidding, Me Too"; and conspiracy theorists' new doomsday, December 21, 2012.
Audio|Thu, 12 Nov 2009
|new bookfound at25:14, 30:10
“…tomorrow's show bestselling author Mike Bloomberg who will be here in his new book for young readers is called million dollars throat. It features a teenage cornerback Nate Nate Brody who wins the tens of a lifetime doing a million bucks an imperfect past. But he faces some hurdles along the way. If you start reading one in my books he almost knows that it's not going to be smooth sailing for the main character a he's gonna have to get through stuff. Speaking of which shout out to my nephews Jolie he just broke his collarbone playing high school football while in the emergency room his quarterback. Johnny came in having broken his arm. If it's any consolation guys this is a terrific book from my Lusaka about high school football. . Don't think it is much come through patient as he says there is only. -- tough feeling. So sorry about that second …”
“…noble thing he's done that -- community enters into the film festivals tickets to go home he's that he's dealing with depression no laughing matter. But those guys stayed behind. You know is there …”
On today's podcast — a look at U.S. Army response to its findings about Fort Hood shooter Major Nadil Hasan; controversy over a 9/11 memorial in Kent, CT; fading support among the British public for the war in Afghanistan; veteran and poet Brian Turner; and a commentary from former Army sergant Matthew McCue.
Audio|Wed, 11 Nov 2009
|iraq warfound at0:17, 4:50
“…it's veterans day and today we have stories to come about an Iraq War veteran who's traveling the world on a poetry scholarship. He's running until drawn to the scenes of other battles another -- wants …”
“…this event as -- that crazed US servicemen and and in particular American soldiers. . As prone to mental illness. It's really sent cash to get a feel a reality. …”
On today's podcast — the latest on the investigation of the Ft. Hood shootings; buying and selling carbon offsets; reading the last words of convicted criminals executed in TX; health care legislation and abortion; and the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street.
Audio|Tue, 10 Nov 2009
|carbon emissionsfound at6:41, 13:56
“…Washington today to meet the White House officials ahead of next month climate change conference in company in. Well and most contentious issues treaties. Ten years ago General Motors and other big American companies brokered a deal with the conservation group the Nature Conservancy. To buy up 50000 acres of Brazilian forest and preserved them in return. GM hopes the trees will count against carbon emissions in the US but. Not everyone is happy let's find out about this today from Mark Shapiro senior correspondent for the center …”
“…allowed to -- forests in other countries to try to offset their carbon emissions. . It's called avoided deforestation. Credit. There are strange bedfellows in favor of this the US bank based in Nature Conservancy. Was involved …”
On today's podcast — an update on the shootings at Fort Hood, TX; a guide to choosing health plans as open enrollment season nears; remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago; a look at the graduate thesis of architect and terrorist Mohammed Atta; and the Murmur audio project from Orange, NJ.
Audio|Mon, 9 Nov 2009
|mental health treatmentfound at20:07, 13:08
“…Well and a lot of people when it comes to mental health care that's the last thing they want they don't want anyone even to know so people might even you know not go for that mental health treatment if they -- insurers -- you know getting too involved. …”
“…Times were spending some time with her today. Learning about options and health insurance plans during this open enrollment season came -- something a little extra festive in the air. I'm like you've gotten a letter about …”