Dec 17th, 2004 · Ring in the holiday season with A Car Talk Christmas Carol, starring Tom and Ray Magliozzi and a stellar cast of public radio personalities. The "Scroogiozzi Brothers" get a lesson in generosity from the Spirits of Public Radio Past, Present and Future.
Dec 2nd, 2004 · Proposed recreational changes along the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon have stirred controversy. At public forums where the changes are being discussed, people are expressing strong and diverse opinions. NPR's Ted Robbins reports from Arizona.
Dec 2nd, 2004 · Frank Browning reports from Paris that while more European countries are restricting public smoking, European women are lighting up more than ever.
Dec 2nd, 2004 · The head of California's public pension fund is losing his job. Some say it's retaliation for his outspoken criticism of how big corporations are run. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley.
Dec 1st, 2004 · The world's first public health treaty is set to become international law, but the United States has yet to ratify it. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control will change the way cigarettes are marketed and sold around the world. Hear NPR's Debbie Elliott.
Nov 28th, 2004 · An article in Audubon Magazine recalls the 19th century effort that ended the feather trade. Until a public outcry stopped the practice, thousands of birds across North America were slaughtered to provide decorations for women's hats. Hear Jennifer Price, author of the article, and NPR's Jennifer Ludden.
Nov 27th, 2004 · Jim Nayder, host of public radio's Annoying Music Show, offers a special two-minute condensed presentation of Handel's "Messiah."
Nov 19th, 2004 · A Pennsylvania school district has mandated that a theory called "intelligent design" be taught along with evolution in public schools. We take a look at that and other recent challenges to teaching evolution in public schools.