Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged '2006'

Time Photographer Captures Obama Moments

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:05:00 EST

President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle sent their daughters off to the first day of school Monday morning in Washington, D.C. One of the people capturing the intimate moment was Time magazine photographer Callie Shell, who has been snapping photos of Obama since 2006.

Russia's Gazprom Shuts Off Gas To Ukraine

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom has begun shutting off natural gas supplies to Ukraine after a deadline passed for talks over a price dispute. There are fears that the cutoff could affect gas deliveries to parts of Europe at the height of the winter season. In 2006, Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine and caused a brief disruption in gas supplies to Europe. NPR's Gregory Feifer talks with Steve Inskeep about Gazprom's decision.

Mates Of State On Mountain Stage

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:41:00 EST

Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner-Hammel perform as the duo Mates of State. The pair's latest album, Re-Arrange Us, is beginning to show up on year-end "best of" lists across the country. In this performance on Mountain Stage, the couple showcases songs from that album, as well as 2006's Bring It Back.

Mountain Stage Remembers Odetta

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:17:00 EST

Legendary folksinger Odetta visited Mountain Stage nine times during her highly influential, 50-year career. Today's Mountain Stage features video of an interview and set she did in 2006 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn./Va. Odetta died on Dec. 2, but her powerful voice and graceful character live on through the countless people she inspired, including fellow musicians Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.

Arliss Parker: 'Taken To Antrim'

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:07:00 EST

Arliss Parker is really Chris Parker, a former Colorado resident turned Brooklyn transplant. After arriving in New York in 2006, Parker dove into his music, transforming his acoustic guitar compositions into folktronica pieces, using toy keyboards, glockenspiel and any other random instrument he came across. The result became his recent debut EP, Handsome Like a Lion.

Latinos Increasingly Targeted For Hate Crimes

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

The FBI reports that hate crimes against Latinos rose almost 40 percent between 2003 and 2006, and Hispanic activists say they are being targeted with threats and intimidation. Tony Asion, of El Pueblo, a Latino advocacy group, is joined by Kevin Johnson, of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund to discuss the statistics that are sending shockwaves through some Latino communities.

Sonya Kitchell, The Slip On Mountain Stage

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:57:00 EST

Kitchell is a singer-songwriter seasoned beyond her years, having previously joined Herbie Hancock on a worldwide tour. For her appearance in Charleston, W.Va., she brought along the Boston-based indie-rockers in The Slip, who appeared on Mountain Stage in 2006. Together, they promote Kitchell's latest album, This Storm.

Live Friday: The Decemberists In Concert

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST

Two years after releasing one of the best albums of 2006 (The Crane Wife), the band returns with three volumes of new songs. Like much of The Decemberists' earlier work, Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series is full of magically inventive, character-driven story-songs rooted in British folk and pop. The Decemberists will showcase the new music, along with old favorites, in a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org Friday, Nov. 7. The performance, from WXPN in Philadelphia, will begin online at approximately 9 p.m. ET.

The Election Process In Cleveland

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Cuyahoga County in Ohio had huge voting problems in the 2004 and 2006 elections. Since then, it's made many changes to voting rules and machinery. Poll workers have to take a class to learn about the changes since the last election in order to be eligible to work.

Dems Hope To Make Gains In House

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

In addition to the presidential race on Tuesday, there are also many closely contested House and Senate races taking place. Democrats are hoping to increase the congressional majority they won in 2006. Greg Giroux, a senior writer at Congressional Quarterly, talks about some of the House races to watch.

Wis. School Investment Has Worldwide Implications

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:36:00 EST

In 2006, five school districts in Wisconsin invested some $200 million in what board members say they believed were safe corporate bonds. Now those investments have lost more than 90 percent of their value. A story in The New York Times Sunday, co-reported by NPR's global economics unit, Planet Money, draws the links between the schools and banks in several countries.

Joshua Radin On Mountain Stage

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:58:00 EDT

The Ohio-born singer-songwriter has received widespread exposure in the short time he's been creating music. He wrote his first song less than four years ago, and later released his 2006 debut album, We Were Here. Radin performs music from his latest record, Simple Times, during a visit to Mountain Stage.

A Journalist's Take On 'An Ordinary Day' In Iraq

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:07:00 EDT

Iranian-American journalist Farnaz Fassihi was stationed in the Middle East from 2002 until 2006, where she covered the Iraq war and the daily struggles of the Iraqi people. She recounts her experiences in her memoir, Waiting for an Ordinary Day.

Couple Wants $200,000 For Ruined Pot Plants

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

When Jim Masters and his wife Lisa were arrested in 2006 for marijuana cultivation, the police confiscated 39 marijuana plants. The Colorado case was dismissed a year later but the couple's pot plants had all died. Now they want the police department to reimburse them for the cost of the plants: $200,000.

Mindy Smith On Mountain Stage

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:47:00 EDT

In her third appearance on Mountain Stage, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mindy Smith performs music from her 2006 album Long Island Shores. She also dips into her 2004 debut, One Moment More, and performs a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene."

Could 'Chocolate News' Be Better Than Colbert...

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Ever since the Chappelle's Show left the air in 2006, TV has been a little too white, says critic Andrew Wallenstein. A black comic perspective has been sorely missed. Will Chocolate News, Comedy Central's latest fake news show, make up for that?

Love In October: 'Petrula The Destroyer'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Swedish-born brothers Erik and Kent Widman formed Love in October in 2006, after moving to Minneapolis, Minn. The following year, the band released its Words of Sound EP before following it up with the full-length Pontus, the Devil, and Me at the start of 2008. Rounded out by Nik Pfeifer on guitar and Brian Boesen on drums, Love in October is the sort of group that fans of Top 40 pop-punk have longed for. Pontus, the Devil, and Me features the spirited energy, rocking guitars and irresistible hooks of the genre, but with more thoughtful execution and clever songwriting.

The Man Who Predicted The Meltdown

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

When economist Nouriel Roubini predicted a complete Wall Street meltdown in 2006, the financial community scoffed. Fast forward two years, Roubini is now offering advice on how to get out of the mess.

'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

An internal Justice Department investigation has concluded that the controversial U.S. attorney firings of 2006 were of a partisan political nature. One of the seven fired attorneys, Iglesias discusses his book, In Justice, an insider's account of the affair.

Taped Phone Conversations Played At Stevens Trial

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Jurors heard secretly-recorded telephone conversations Monday in the trial of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The calls were taped in 2006 with the consent of witness Bill Allen, who admitted under cross-examination he never tried to bribe the Alaska lawmaker. Stevens is charged with lying about money and gifts on financial disclosure forms.

Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:09:00 EDT

Katharine Jefferts Schori, the first female bishop to preside over the Episcopal Church, has faced a number of crises since she accepted the post in 2006. At least one diocese has seceded in response to the ordination of the denomination's first openly gay bishop, and more may follow.

A Love That Defied A Cancer Diagnosis

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:12:00 EDT

When Andrea St. John and Kevin Broderick met in 2006, they were both teaching high school in Lake Placid, N.Y. Broderick was in recovery from a rare form of cancer. But that didn't stop them from falling in love. Recently, St. John spoke with Broderick's brother about their relationship.

Bob Dylan's Latest: A Peek Behind The Curtain

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Tell Tale Signs, the eighth collection of rare and unreleased Dylan recordings, is devoted to the music Dylan made between 1989 and 2006. According to critic Tom Moon, the collection offers rare glimpses into Dylan's artistic process.

Justice Probe: Partisan Politics Had Role In Firings

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:31:00 EDT

A long-awaited report from the Justice Department released Monday concludes that political partisan considerations played a part in the firings of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006 but stops short of recommending criminal charges against top officials.

Regina Spektor On Mountain Stage

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:44:00 EDT

In 2006, Spektor's critically acclaimed album Begin to Hope helped cement her place as a pop phenomenon. Its success was buoyed by the hit "Fidelity," which is one of several songs Spektor performs on Mountain Stage.