Nov 27th, 2008 · Writer Junot Diaz was born in the Dominican Republic, spent his early childhood there, then his family immigrated to the United States. He spoke to Steve Inskeep as part of the Thanksgiving series on immigration and identity. Diaz remembers some of his early Thanksgiving celebrations when he was a kid.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Hedge fund manager James Altucher says that the way to make money with minimal stress is to invest in lasting demographic trends like identity theft, chocolate and women's legs. He discusses his new book, The Forever Portfolio and offers his top-ten stock picks.
Nov 14th, 2008 · When The Fireman released its 1993 debut (the instrumental dance and electronica mix Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest), the band's identity was a mystery. U.K. music magazine Melody Maker eventually exposed it as a duo featuring the bassist and producer known as Youth and, to everyone's surprise, Paul McCartney. Now, a decade after releasing its last album, The Fireman is back with a new studio album. Hear Electric Arguments in an exclusive sneak preview of the entire album.
Nov 13th, 2008 · The controversy over California's gay marriage ban, known as Prop 8, has spilled into the streets. In some places, the fight for gay rights has turned into an public indictment of African-Americans who voted in favor of the ban. Farai Chideya moderates a conversation about race and sexual identity, the proposition's impact on American politics, and the future of coalition building between blacks and gays.
Nov 12th, 2008 · The mystery around Eleanor Rigby, the main character in one of the Beatles' biggest hit songs, may be solved. The previously believed-to-be fictional character may have actually lived in the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool. A 97-year-old document for auction in London later this month may contain clues to Rigby's identity. Alex Cohen talks with the current owner of the document, Annie Mawson.
Nov 11th, 2008 · For many Americans the election of Barack Obama stands as a sign of progress. Inversely, for some white supremacists, having an African American president is deeply troubling. The Director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at CSU San Bernardino discusses the reorganization of white identity groups after Sen. Obama's win.
Nov 1st, 2008 · New York City's famed black neighborhood wrestles with what the current round of gentrification means for its identity. Some residents are concerned that what once made Harlem special will soon be lost through new economic growth.
Oct 31st, 2008 · U.S. immigration agents have arrested a former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa on immigration charges. He faces charges related to the company's hiring of illegal immigrants, including aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft.