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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 …”
On today's podcast — the latest on shootings at Fort Hood, TX; Amhert, MA votes to resettle Guantanamo detainees in town; the closing of the Crown Point Bridge in upstate NY; the Supreme Court to rule on prison-without-parole sentences for juveniles; and the band, "The Walkmen."
Audio|Sat, 7 Nov 2009
|high schoolfound at6:02, 7:25
“…And he had apparently two in the military out of high school and then went to Virginia Tech. As he said that through military funding and then became a psychiatrist. Also in inside the …”
“…And he joined the military right out of high school. . And apparently his father died of heart attack in 1998 at the age of fifty to his mother soon thereafter in 2001. …”
On today's podcast — a look ahead at healthcare legislation heading to the House for a Saturday vote; journalist Michael Goldfarb on his new book, "Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance"; a BBC report from Japan on chronic unemployment; the medical marijuana business in CA; and the return of the 1960's cult TV program, "The Prisoner."
Audio|Thu, 5 Nov 2009
|george w bush's medicarefound at4:13, 6:59
“…Well let's look at AARP they infuriated Democrats by backing George W Bush's Medicare drug program. Now there infuriating Republicans by backing health reform. They offer product that sells high -- Medicare Advantage it's assumed that …”
“…and we can do anything we want well sort. His new book is emancipation how liberating Europe's Jews from the ghetto that -- revolution and Renaissance in it he also wonders what this piece …”
On today's podcast — coverage of yesterday's elections; the new black Barbie's straightened hair; a college Spanish language class goes online; photographer David Furst on his pictures from Afghanistan; and cooking for one, with writer and editor Judith Jones.
Audio|Wed, 4 Nov 2009
|sarah palinfound at0:26, 2:12
“…congressional race in upstate New York where the conservative candidate anointed by Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh. Pushed aside the moderate Republicans only to lose to a Democrat. Peter lost in covers I'm -- is at California's -- often covers national politics for the most feature he joins us from Washington I flung him across the country Peter -- We know he's in Florida and Sarah Palin wrote on her FaceBook at midnight. That the race for New York's 23 district is not over just postponed until 30. That …”
“…moderate Republican. Did an upstate New York it's so angered people like Sarah Palin. . And you say though and you quote people saying that they plan to now target Crist for those kinds of views. But …”
On today's podcast — an election day update; rethinking capitalism and regulation; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Cairo today; and a conversation with singer Andy Williams.
Audio|Tue, 3 Nov 2009
|bing crosbyfound at37:09, 36:15
“…CD's of the camp Cleveland playing poker watching -- on John Glenn. John Lennon and Judy Garland. Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra but you're deepest friendship and seemed to be with Robert Kennedy -- that passage you book brings back a lot of memories …”
“…Jackson when he and is in the Jackson 5. A guy named Elton John pick to start a -- …”
On today's podcast — Afghani president Karzai wins reelection after opponent withdraws amid controversy; stimulus spending on broadband investment for rural areas; the internecine Republican party war over NY state's 23rd Congressional district; remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago; and musician Poncho Sanchez.
Audio|Tue, 3 Nov 2009
|latin jazzfound at41:20, 13:26
“…that was it you know I was just real quick in passing. Latin jazz and and it's happened again they're showing another. Thing. On the air is about. Let music UC something like that. And they've also kind of left -- Latin jazz again but nevertheless -- steal. And very proud of the fact that. Latin jazz is definitely growing all over the world now and -- because I remember this music as a young boy. When it was not very popular at all but now -- what. Will improve we traveled over the world and we've played in all China. Singapore. New Zealand please you would never dreamed they like Latin jazz so it is definitely growing but there has been I think can be. …”
“…but also ask why can't. Private companies do this and later today Latin jazz great conscience conscience. Back in one minute here and now. …”
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Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009
|fidel castrofound at27:57, 7:03
“…really is not a central issue in US the foreign policy towards Latin America. . However are in the last several months you really have seen this emerge into a major clash. But both between Republicans and Democrats in Washington. As well as having other actors in the region such as Brazil Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Fidel Castro and others jump into the game. All trying to shape perceptions of the outcome. …”
“…when used to work. Wait a minute what happened by American -- new book is the selling of the American economy how foreign companies are remaking the American dream. She's also senior business correspondent for the …”
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Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009
|philip glassfound at34:49, 35:08
“…women's clothing and set up to kill the woman he loved. The Philip Glass was taxi driver. …”
“…Look at London's new book secret. Lives of weak -- what teachers never told you about the world news. Also tells us that John Cage was obsessed …”
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Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009
|medical carefound at17:58, 24:00
“…There was no ventilation there were no safety tips provided. Not appropriate medical care no we do understand there was some medical care outside. The alliance but it would say attentive people who say. Look you go on their retreat. And you accept responsibility for …”
“…you one quick question for instance the exemptions we understood include retailers real estate brokers so does this mean for instance the -- credit cards that are issued by retailers. Won't be in a regulated by or …”
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Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009
|hilary swankfound at34:47, 7:36
“…Welcome back. That new movie starring Hilary Swank is in the air hard debuts today. But Emilia first film to feature a character inspired at least in part by this famous in here. In 1930 -- Christopher strong Katharine Hepburn. . Played a flier who commits suicide during a dangerous flight because she's pregnant by a married man the aforementioned Christopher strong a …”
“…doing here. New things and soon. No way we're gonna do that Alan Alda Alex starred in several PBS specials with him. -- Alex watches while Alda and doctor pepper -- demonstrate her message so what …”