Mar 4th, 2009 · Adventurer Aron Ralston was pinned beneath a rock for six days while climbing in Utah in 2003. He cut off his own arm to free himself. Later, he told Alex Chadwick about his ordeal. This story originally aired on September 13, 2004.
Feb 27th, 2009 · NPR alumnus Alex Chadwick attends a stage show dedicated to honoring one of America's favorite — and most unusual actors — Christopher Walken. This story originally aired in February 2007.
Feb 16th, 2009 · Despite its wholesome image, Kansas City has a decades-long history of mob involvement in city affairs. In a rebroadcast, host Alex Chadwick visits Kansas City to check out the old gang scene.
Feb 16th, 2009 · During a recession, the cost of feeding yourself or a family can be a strain. Christiane Jory, author of the 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook tells host Alex Chadwick about the recipes that only include ingredients that cost less than a dollar.
Feb 16th, 2009 · President Obama announced Monday he is getting rid of the unfilled position. Instead, a group of administration officials will watch over Detroit's troubled auto makers. Justin Hyde, reporter for the Detroit Free Press, tells host Alex Chadwick who is in the group and why the car czar didn't make the cut.
Jan 28th, 2009 · In the late 1950s, scientist Charles David Keeling began research that would prove to be a key signpost of climate change. In this archived story, hosts Madeleine Brand and Alex Chadwick talked with Keeling's widow and other scientists about the impact of Keeling's work. This piece was the first in the series "Climate Connections." It originally aired on May 1, 2007.
Nov 5th, 2008 · The elections were particularly exciting for African American voters. Now that Barack Obama has been elected, how do blacks feel about the outcome of this historic race? Alex Chadwick is at the Ladera Heights Starbucks in the heart of L.A.'s African American community to find out what the patrons there have to say about the results.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Research at Montana State University has found a plant fungus that produces Diesel fuel. Dr. Gary Strobel calls the discovery Mycodiesel. Alex Chadwick talks to Strobel, who is a plant scientist at Montana State University, about how long it will take until Mycodiesel is available at your gas station.