Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'alex chadwick'

Excitement In Los Angeles

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The elections were particularly exciting for African American voters. Now that Barack Obama has been elected, how do blacks feel about the outcome of this historic race? Alex Chadwick is at the Ladera Heights Starbucks in the heart of L.A.'s African American community to find out what the patrons there have to say about the results.

Scientist Discovers Fungus That Could Fuel A Car

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Research at Montana State University has found a plant fungus that produces Diesel fuel. Dr. Gary Strobel calls the discovery Mycodiesel. Alex Chadwick talks to Strobel, who is a plant scientist at Montana State University, about how long it will take until Mycodiesel is available at your gas station.

Sunshine For The GOP

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Poll numbers don't show a lot of good news for Republican John McCain. But an unusually upbeat staff and murmurs of sunny internal polls have pundits and reporters speculating on an upset. Alex Chadwick and Madeleine Brand get the details from Slate.com's chief political correspondent John Dickerson.

Did Debate Push Undecided Voter Over Edge...

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

On Tuesday's show, undecided voter Ed Scott from Pensacola, Fla. discusses what he'd like to hear in the second presidential debate. Wednesday Alex Chadwick checks in with Scott for his reaction to last night's meeting of Barack Obama and John McCain.

Polls Show Obama Lead Growing

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The latest polling numbers have Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama in the lead. But Republican presidential candidate John McCain is hoping to get a boost out of tomorrow's vice presidential debate. Alex Chadwick talks to political editor Ken Rudin about what the recent poll numbers mean for both campaigns and what we can expect to see coming out of the debate.

Obama Adviser Outlines Foreign Policy Views

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Friday's presidential debate is set to focus on foreign policy. Susan Rice, Barack Obama's chief foreign policy adviser, talks with Alex Chadwick about what the Illinois senator sees as the U.S. role in the world.

Do Raids Signal Shift In U.S.-Pakistan Ties...

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Pakistani officials are expressing outrage at recent U.S. raids on tribal regions of the country. Mark Mazzaetti of The New York Times talks with Alex Chadwick about the impact of the raids on U.S.-Pakistani relations.

The Interior Department Scandal And Drilling

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

As Congress prepares to debate oil drilling in U.S. coastal waters, the Interior Department is caught up in a wide-ranging ethics scandal. John Dimsdale of Marketplace tells Alex Chadwick the scandal could have an impact on oil-drilling legislation.

The Election As A 'Field' Of 'Alien' Dreams

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alex Chadwick has an essay comparing the presidential and vice presidential candidates to movie characters. Rather than Jimmy Stewart in Mister Smith Goes to Washington, he draws from Field of Dreams and Alien to explain to us what we're watching this election season.

How Will Air Impact Track Stars...

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alex Chadwick checks in with Kenneth Rahn, University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist. They discuss what sort of air quality track and field athletes are facing in Beijing this week.

'Marketplace' Report: Fun Gadgets In Rough Times

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Rather than going out in the evenings, Americans appear to be spending time and money on new gadgets. The U.S. government says consumer electronic sales were up 4.8 percent in July. Alex Chadwick talks with John Dimsdale about what products Americans are using to amuse themselves in tough economic times.

Madeleine Albright Urges Rice To Visit Russia

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The former secretary of state says Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice should visit not only Georgia, but also Russia. "We have to let the Russians know directly that we think this is not acceptable behavior in the 21st century," she told Alex Chadwick.

Sen. Coburn Defends Delivering Babies

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma was an obstetrician before he held elected office. But the senator hasn't exactly given up his first career — and the Senate Ethics Committee is crying foul. Alex Chadwick talks to Senator Coburn about why he thinks delivering babies pro bono should not be thought of as a possible conflict of interest.

Thoughts On Diplomacy

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

For more on the situation between Georgia and Russia, Alex Chadwick talks with diplomatic correspondent Mike Shuster.

How Did George-Russia Conflict Start...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Georgia claims Russia has been interfering with its affairs in South Ossetia. Alex Chadwick talks to Irakli Alassania, Georgia's permanent representative to the United Nations, about the conflict.

The Political Games In Beijing

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:19:00 EDT

President Bush is among 80 world leaders attending the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. NPR News Analyst Juan Williams and host Alex Chadwick discuss the who's who of leaders attending, and staying away from, the ceremony.

Utah State Workers Start Four-Day Week

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

State workers in Utah are starting their weekend early because of a new order imposed by Gov. Jon Huntsman. Instead of working a typical 8-hour day five days a week, state workers will now put in four 10-hours days. The effort is meant to cut energy costs by 20 percent and save millions of dollars. Alex Chadwick speaks to Utah state worker Carolyn Dennis about how the new schedule has affected her family, and what she'll do with the time off.

GPS To Warn Domestic Violence Victims

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

This week, the governor of Illinois signed legislation that will allow the state's judges to tag domestic violent offenders with GPS tracking devices. The abusers' victims will get monitors that warn them if their attacker is in the area. Alex Chadwick talks with Michael Bischof, who spearheaded the movement to pass the bill after his sister's death.

Leaking The VP Short Lists

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Both the Obama and McCain campaigns are throwing around some unimpressive names for their vice-presidential picks. What's motivating these leaks? Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about politics this week.

Clearing Up Confusion In Intelligence Community

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:28:00 EDT

A new White House executive order clarifies reforms made in the U.S. intelligence and national security sectors since 2004. Legislation that year created the post of national security director — and some uncertainty. NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with correspondent Tom Gjelten about the new rules.

Sen. Stevens Indicted In Corruption Probe

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:06:00 EDT

After a two-year investigation, prosecutors say the longest-serving Republican in Senate history hid gifts from an Alaska oil company. Alex Chadwick talks with Martin Kaste about the indictment.

How To Play The Political Attention Game

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama has locked up tremendous amount media coverage this week with his trip to the Middle East. But rival John McCain is doing his part to win back some of the attention. Alex Chadwick talks to Slate.com's John Dickerson about what McCain is doing to get noticed. Then John Dickerson offers some analysis of Obama's political maneuvering abroad.

Habeas Corpus And Bin Laden's Driver

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's former driver, will be the first prisoner tried for war crimes since World War II. Alex Chadwick talks to Slate.com legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about how a major Supreme Court decision on habeas corpus affects the proceedings.

Making Cities More Walkable

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

While gas-thirsty cars are languishing in the garage, people are hopping on buses, riding bikes, and reverting to the most time-tested form of transportation: their feet. Alex Chadwick talks to Christopher Leinberger, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, about why urban planners are paying more attention to cities' "walkability."

Why Congress Wants To Bail Out Mortgage Giants

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have powerful allies on Capitol Hill. Alex Chadwick talks to Congressman Barney Frank, the House Financial Services Committee Chairman, about what role Congress has in bailing out the two mortgage giants.