Jan 1st, 2009 · Huge explosions shook Gaza City as Israeli planes bombed three government buildings and the parliament on the sixth day of the Israeli offensive. On the diplomatic side, both Israel and Hamas are resisting international pressure to agree to a ceasefire. NPR's Mike Shuster talks with Steve Inskeep about the situation in Gaza.
Jan 1st, 2009 · In his public appearances, President-elect Barack Obama has been known to quote poetry and harken back to his school music teacher. He likes the works of Stevie Wonder, Toni Morrison and Ernest Hemingway, to name a few. NPR's Elizabeth Blair talks with Steve Inskeep about Obama's potential influence on federal policy toward the arts.
Jan 1st, 2009 · One of college football's most celebrated bowl games gets under way Thursday in Pasadena, Calif., as Penn State and the University of Southern California meet in the Rose Bowl. Christine Brennan, sports columnist with USA Today, tells Steve Inskeep that both teams and their coaches are top notch.
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Dec 31st, 2008 · Mustafa Barghouthi is secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative. He talks with Steve Inskeep about the situation in Gaza.
Dec 31st, 2008 · For a fifth day, Israeli jets and assault helicopters pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Egypt borders one side of Gaza and could play an important role in solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Scott Lasensky of the U.S. Institute of Peace, talks with Steve Inskeep about what Egypt can do to help establish peace in the Gaza Strip.
Dec 31st, 2008 · Sallai Meridor is Israel's ambassador to Washington. He talks with Steve Inskeep about whether Israel is ready to agree to a ceasefire.