Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'colin'

Colin Meloy: '10-Dollar Words' For A Cause

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:41:00 EDT

The hyper-literate indie quartet The Decemberists has been touring college campuses to help get out the vote next week. Lead singer Colin Meloy spoke to Fresh Air in 2007.

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for the presidency yesterday. His announcement, two weeks out from the general election, comes at a critical time for both campaigns and parties. Powell is a Republican and was top adviser to three Republican presidents.

Republican Colin Powell Endorses Democrat Obama

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has picked up the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The former Bush administration official broke with the Republican party Sunday. Obama told a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., that he was honored to have Powell's support.

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:51:00 EDT

The former secretary of state said on Meet the Press that the Democratic nominee would be "a transformational figure" and criticized the negative tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama on NBC's "Meet The Press" Sunday Morning.

In Colin Cotterill's Laos, Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:13:00 EDT

For two years, the author lived in a Laotian hospital, in an apartment above the operating room. His experiences there inspired characters — including a country coroner — for the books he would later write.

Colin McGrath: Itinerant Folk Orchestrator

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:41:00 EDT

The combination of studying the classical tradition and traveling around the world informs the New York songwriter's brand of folk music. He visits WNYC to recount some of his experiences and perform music from his new album, Window Seat.

Guest DJ Colin Meloy

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:49:00 EDT

Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, has earned legions of fans for his affecting story songs steeped in history and romance. Now on tour for his latest solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, he stopped by the NPR studios to chat with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and share some of his favorite songs. Hear music from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, British folksinger Anne Briggs and selections from Meloy's new CD.

Colin Powell Remembers Veterans

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:00:00 EST

Colin Powell addresses veterans at the rededication of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial that opened 25 years ago. Long before he was Secretary of State and a General, Powell served two tours in Vietnam.

Outdoorsman, Trail Blazer Colin Fletcher Dies

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:16:13 EDT

Colin Fletcher, the grandfather of modern-day hiking and backpacking, died last week. He was 85. Fletcher wrote about the contemplative aspects of getting back to nature in The Complete Walker and The Man Who Walked Through Time. Writer and outdoorsman Chip Rawlins speaks with Linda Wertheimer.

Colin Meloy of The Decemberists

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:39:00 EST

Lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Colin Meloy is part of the indie pop quartet The Decemberists. The group hails from Portland, Ore. Meloy is known for using "10-dollar words" in his songs, and for "creating character studies that wouldn't sound out of place in a Victorian novel."

Colin Powell Discourages Increase in Troop Levels

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:21:00 EST

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has come out against the idea of increasing troop levels in Iraq -- even temporarily. What does that mean for the idea of a "surge" in forces that was floated by some political and military figures?

Colin Powell's Journey from 'Soldier' to Statesman

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:37:00 EST

Author Karen DeYoung's profile of the former secretary of state is a nuanced and balanced look at a career military officer, steeped in traditions of loyalty and duty, thrust into the subtle political battlefield of Washington, D.C.

Colin Powell Comes Into Focus in New Book

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell remains one of the most popular members of the Bush administration, long after departing government service. Washington Post journalist Karen DeYoung details Powell's life of service in her new book, Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell.

Roomba, Scooba and More: iRobot CEO Colin Angle

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:02:33 EST

A robot that vacuums, cleans and disarms explosives. David Gardner talks about the business of robots with iRobot CEO Colin Angle.

Solo Acoustic Concert from Colin Meloy, Laura Veirs

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, and art-pop singer-songwriter Laura Veirs perform a night of solo, acoustic work, recorded live in concert. Both performances, from The Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., can be heard in their entirety online.

Dvorak and Copland from Violinist Colin Jacobsen

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

In the third day of his week long stint as Performance Today's Young Artist in Residence, violinist Colin Jacobsen joins pianist Marija Stroke in works by Czech and American composers.

'Tough Crowd' Host Colin Quinn

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EDT

He was the Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2000, and was known for his satirical coverage of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. He's now starring in Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. It airs on Comedy Central (Monday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. EST).

Colin Powell Performs 'YMCA'

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EDT

NPR's Susan Stamberg takes note of Secretary of State Colin Powell letting his hair down at the end of the ASEAN Conference in Indonesia by performing his rendition of the disco classic "YMCA."