Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'captures'

'Silent Echo Chamber' Captures Private Moments

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:39:00 EST

Harry Shearer is best known for voicing Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders on The Simpsons. For years, he has also caught politicians on video just moments before they go on live TV. The clips are compiled in his installation, "Silent Echo Chamber."

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.

Best Superhero Graphic Novels Of 2008

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:06:00 EST

Don't let the capes and external underwear fool you; no longer escapist entertainment, superhero comics capture the timbre of the times as no pollster can. And this year, the mood is dark.

'The Construction of Boston,' Caught On Disc

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:40:00 EST

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new CD of Scott Wheeler's opera, based on a hymn to Boston by the New York poet Kenneth Koch. The disc captures a live performance by the Boston Cecilia choral society.

Talking To Terrorists: One Interrogator's Story

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:22:00 EST

Matthew Alexander (a pseudonym) led the interrogation team that gathered the intelligence necessary to capture terrorist al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He says it was his team's subtle techniques — not torture or intimidation — that made them so successful.

Somali Pirates Capture Oil Tanker

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Somali pirates have seized their biggest prize to date — a supertanker loaded with $100 million worth of Saudi oil. Meanwhile, the U.S.-backed Somali president warns his government is losing its hold on power.

The Low Anthem: Makeshift Americana

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:38:00 EST

Three albums in, The Low Anthem again proves itself a quintessential purveyor of rootsy rock. Oh My God, Charlie Darwin celebrates the band's influences — Tom Waits, Neil Young, Bob Dylan — and captures The Low Anthem in a makeshift studio.

TV Captures Moments In Election Coverage

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:11:00 EST

The mental images are often better on radio but a few scenes Tuesday night could only be appreciated on TV. CNN had contributors weighing is as holograms. Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert, who attempted a presidential run in South Carolina's primary, congratulated the nation on electing its first Hawaiian president. And Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, stood in Chicago's Grant Park with tears streaming down his cheeks.

Democrats Pick Up Senate Seat In The South

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:05:00 EST

In the Senate, 35 seats are at stake, and the first states to watch are in the South. Mark Warner in Virginia picked up the first seat. For the first time in a generation, the Democrats could capture 60 seats in the Senate.

In Michigan, Voters Reveal Their Picks

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Voters in Michigan talk about whom they picked to be the next president of the United States. Most polls show Democrat Barack Obama leading in the battle to capture the state's 17 electoral votes.

The Senate Races: 60 Is The Magic Number

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:24:00 EST

For the first time in a generation, the Democrats could capture 60 seats in the Senate. That majority could prevent Republicans from blocking legislation with filibusters. On Nov. 4, 35 seats are at stake.

Recordings Capture Writers' Voices Off The Page

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Rare recordings featuring the voices of famous authors have just been released on two collections from the British Library. The CD sets include the only recording of Virginia Woolf, as well as the sound of dozens of other writers, both British and American.

'Nights and Weekends': A Relationship In Fragments

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A lovely, gentle relationship drama about loss and disappointment; impressionistic and intimate, it captures moments, but also evolutions, the unchartable rhythms of a romance diminishing.

Photographer Captures MLK's 'Most Daring Dream'

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:39:00 EDT

Photographer Robert Houston chronicled Martin Luther King's 1968 Poor People's Campaign. Now his images can be seen in the exhibit, "Most Daring Dream," at Morgan State University. For more, Farai Chideya talks with Aaron Bryant, curator of Houston's exhibition.

Grief — And Growing Up — In 'Goldengrove'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:05:00 EDT

When her sister drowns, 13-year-old Nico must navigate grief and growing up at the same time. Francine Prose's Goldengrove captures the confusion of adolescence tenderly and without condescension.

Renee Fleming: 'Four Last Songs' Of Strauss

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Four Last Songs, by German composer Richard Strauss, is a song cycle marked by the awareness and acceptance of death. A new recording captures world-famous soprano Renee Fleming as she sings his last pieces for a second time — this time with a new direction.

Why Florida Is Critical For McCain

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Popular wisdom this year holds that Florida, is a must-win for McCain and Palin if they're to capture the White House. Political scientist Susan McManus of the University of South Florida discusses the voter dynamic.

Bush Wants Bin Laden Captured, Killed By Nov. 4

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:36:00 EDT

NPR has learned that the Bush administration is pushing for increased military action along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The plan is part of an effort to kill or capture Osama bin Laden and other top al-Qaida leaders before Election Day on Nov. 4.

Obama's Plans To Sway Evangelical Voters

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

John McCain turned the battle for evangelical voters on its head when he announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would be his running mate. How can Barack Obama capture some of that religious enthusiasm?

Search Engines Try To Win Over Young Browsers

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Web search engines are all clamoring to get kids' attention. Many offer kid-friendly versions of their search engines, designed to help with homework and capture a loyal following from the youngest of Web surfers in the process.

'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:05:00 EDT

As New Orleans' levees buckled, Kim Rivers Roberts turned her video camera on marooned friends, relatives and neighbors. Roberts' footage has been adapted into a powerful documentary that is as much about America as it is about the deadly storm.

Composer Captures Life Of An 'Atrocious Saint'

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:50:00 EDT

The life and presidency of Andrew Jackson was full of contradictions that inspired hatred, pride and reluctant admiration from his countrymen. It also inspired Christopher Hedge to compose a new work about the seventh president, titled Andrew Jackson: The Atrocious Saint.

Tito Puente's Self-Titled Masterwork Examined

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Latin percussionist's classic 1972 album captures one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century at his peak. Bobby Sanabria, himself an award-winning bandleader, discusses the music and career of "El Rey del Timbal," Tito Puente.

U.S. Falls Help Lift Chinese Women To 1st Team Gold

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

It was one of the biggest showdowns of the Beijing Olympic Games — and China captured the victory. The Chinese women's gymnastics team beat out the United States to capture the gold medal. The U.S. team garnered the silver medal after its captain fell twice.

Missouri's 'Tightwad Bank' Re-Opens

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Tightwad Bank in Missouri has re-opened. The latest incarnation of this bank includes low-fee banking and debit cards emblazoned with the word "Tightwad." While many banks are struggling, this bank hopes to capture attention and investors with its quirky name and the slogan, "The bank with a sense of humor." Missy Shelton reports from member station KSMU.