Reverbiage: Interesting Stories from NPR

NCAARP... Old Coaches Don't Quit

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:40:00 EDT

When it comes to coaching, it seems 80 is the new 60. And today's coaches — Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden, to name two — are working far past the retirement age of legends like Bear Bryant. Frank Deford sees the pattern in other sports, as well.

That's M-I-C-K-E-Y, Officer

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:12:02 EST

An unlikely suspect showed up in the arrest records for California's Sacramento County. Mickey Mouse was listed as a 47-year-old bartender from Anaheim, with aliases including Buzz Lightyear and Donnie Duck. It turns out the name was used to help deputies learning to use the sheriff's department's computer system.

Exclusive First Listen: Paul McCartney

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:08:00 EST

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.

Larry Vuckovich on Piano Jazz

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:08:00 EDT

Pianist Larry Vuckovich hails from Yugoslavia, where he studied classically until Armed Forces Radio turned him into an ardent jazz fan. He launched his jazz career in San Francisco in 1960 and has since carried his evocative and elegant music around the world.

Mrs. Leary Offers 'Outtakes From A Marriage'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:13:00 EST

Ann Leary's new book is about a woman whose husband (a TV star) may be cheating on her. In real life, Leary is the wife of comedian and actor Denis Leary — but she says that while the main character bears a resemblance to her, the book is not entirely based on fact.

Hal Jackson: Still On The Air After 69 Years

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:03:00 EST

The African-American radio pioneer celebrated his 93rd birthday this week at a tribute in his honor at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. He also marked his 69th year in the radio business.

On The Floor: Black GOP Delegates Missing In Action

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The Republican Party has sought to showcase diversity in its recent conventions, but according to published reports, only 2 percent of the delegates at this week's gathering in St. Paul, Minnesota are black. Tell Me More takes to the convention floor to ask African-American delegates how they interpret the lack of diverse attendees.

Wheelan: The Economics of Poverty

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Is there an economic solution to the problem of poverty? Fool Radio economics contributor Charlie Wheelan provides some perspective on this week's G8 meeting and other news.

Pakistanis Debate Role In Combating Militants

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:40:00 EDT

Pakistani leaders are trying to reach a consensus about how to handle the violent conflict that has spread into the country from Afghanistan. The issue provokes particularly strong feelings: Pakistanis disagree among themselves about whether it's their war to fight.

For Sellers Of Used Goods, Business Is Booming

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Business may be slow in a lot of places, but the consignment industry is booming. Worries about high prices for food and fuel have a lot of people trying to sell old items they might have thrown away or donated in the past.

Emiliana Torrini: Iceland's Warmest Voice

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:26:00 EST

From the cold and bitter terrain of Iceland hails the warming voice of Emiliana Torrini. Best known for her work on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, Torrini returns with a more bare bones record with with trip-hop flourishes. She performs material from Me and Armini in a session from WXPN.

What Big Three Failure Means For Foreign Cars

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Foreign automakers with plants in the U.S. are eyeing the Big Three. If one fails, a ripple effect could damage companies like Toyota and Honda. The vice president of research at the Center for Automotive Research discusses what effects a Big Three failure would have on foreign automakers.

Debussy's Musical Game of Deception

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:39:00 EDT

The Cleveland Orchestra is matched against Claude Debussy's tennis-inspired ballet Jeux, which conductor Franz Welser-MÃ¶st calls one of the most difficult symphonic pieces to perform.

Comic John Hodgman Shares 'More Information'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:08:00 EST

In More Information Than You Require, the follow-up to the best-selling The Areas of My Expertise, John Hodgman offers another compilation of false facts and trivia.

So-Called 'D.C. Madam' Is Dead

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Deborah Jeane Palfrey committed suicide Thursday in Florida, two weeks after being convicted of running a high-end Washington D.C. prostitution ring. She had vowed never to go to prison.

A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:39:00 EST

Even if you don't live meatlessly yourself, you might have a vegetarian or vegan at your Thanksgiving table. Offer your meat-free guests something more substantial than a cobbled-together plate of traditional vegetable side dishes.

Pet Insurance Increasingly Popular Work Benefit

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:00:00 EST

The nation's largest pet insurer says more and more corporations are signing up for pet insurance. Comcast and Home Depot are among thousands of companies which now offer insurance for their employees' dogs, cats and birds. The perk allows companies to appear thoughtful, at no cost.

Will A 'Team Of Rivals' Help Obama...

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama wants to bring change by recruiting people from across the aisle for his cabinet. Some are comparing this plan to Abraham Lincoln's so-called "Team of Rivals." Civil War historian Matthew Pinsker says Lincoln's idea didn't work out so well.

Getting Barra Brava About Soccer

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Barra Brava are a group of fans who bring a different style of cheering and excitement to pro soccer games in the U.S.. They're derived from Latin American fan clubs. But in Washington D.C., most of the members aren't Latino, even though the cheers are in Spanish.

Hendrix Drummer Mitch Mitchell Remembered

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:21:00 EST

There were great rock drummers before Mitch Mitchell, and there were even better drummers after him. But Mitchell's jazz-influenced drumming was just as indispensable as Hendrix's guitar in The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Mitchell was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61.

California Democrats Aim to Close 'Sloophole'

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:53:00 EST

California is facing a $16 million budget deficit. To help tighten the gap, Democrats want to close a loophole that allows buyers of private planes, yachts and recreational vehicles to avoid paying sales tax on their big-ticket items. Republicans in the State Assembly have twice defeated attempts to close what Democrats call the "sloophole." Karen Grigsby-Bates

From The Iraq War, A Troubled Romance In America

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:46:00 EDT

A former U.S. Marine and his Iraqi wife, who met when she worked as a translator in Fallujah, are struggling to adjust to married life and raise a family in America. And their future is anything but certain.

Russia's Missile Threat Examined

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:27:00 EST

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said he will station missiles alongside Poland if the U.S. places an anti-missile system in the country. The comments are seen as a warning to president-elect Barack Obama. Marshall Goldman, author of the forthcoming book Pretrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia" discusses Medvedev's remarks.

Wilma Floods Yucatan, Strands Tourists

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Torrential rains trigger flash floods in the resort towns of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where at least seven people are dead. As many as 20,000 tourists are trapped, with limited food. Noel Randewich of Reuters describes the scene in Cancun.

Yucatan Absorbs Brunt of Wilma's Fury

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Hurricane Wilma's slow progress over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula took a heavy toll on local villages and luxury resorts. The extent of the damage is not yet clear, but many locals face flooding and many tourists are stranded.