Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'confrontation'

How Obama Can Heed Clinton Health Reform Failure

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:22:00 EST

As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office and confront problems with the nation's health care system, some people in Washington are feeling a sense of deja vu. But experts say Obama can learn from the health reform effort that failed during the Clinton years.

Central Banks Slash Interest Rates

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Confronted by deteriorating economies, central bankers overseas slashed interest rates Thursday. The European Central Bank made its biggest rate cut ever — cutting rates by three quarters of a percentage point. The Bank of England and Sweden's central bank also sliced rates.

Thai Government Declares State Of Emergency

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

In Thailand, anti-government protesters occupying Bangkok's two main airports are bracing for confrontation. The prime minister has declared a state of emergency and ordered the police to resolve the situation. Police say they're attempting to negotiate the protesters' withdrawal, but protest leaders say they won't go until the government does.

'The Obama Effect' Prompts Europeans To Confront Racism

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama's historic win is the source of much discussion overseas. Many Europeans hope that the election of an African American president in the US will spur their own countries to re-examine their own racial dynamics. Steven Erlanger, New York Times' Paris Bureau Chief, and author Mely Kiyak explain the phenomenon of "The Obama Effect."

Confronting A Resurgent Taliban

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

What direction might the U.S. military campaign against the Taliban take? President-elect Obama has said he will shift resources from Iraq to Afghanistan. Retired Army Col. John Nagl, an expert on counterinsurgency, surveys the prospects.

Prof. Says GM Must Confront Financial Challenges

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Advocates for the nation's automakers are warning that the collapse of General Motors could set off a catastrophic chain reaction in the economy. Douglas Baird, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School, says in order to fix its financial problems, GM needs to confront its challenges head on. Baird tells Ari Shapiro that getting a bailout won't solve the car companies' problems.

Madeleine Albright Has Advice For Obama

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:16:00 EST

When he takes office in January, President-elect Barack Obama will face leadership challenges few would envy: a crippled economy, the Iraq war, rising gas prices and the threat of terrorism. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright offers advice on how the new president should confront the challenges ahead.

The Rev. Forrest Church, Living 'Love And Death'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:18:00 EDT

Unitarian minister Forrest Church was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer last February. He has written and edited over 20 books since 1985. His latest, Love and Death, is a memoir that confronts the fact of death and, in the process, offers readers a meditation on the end of life.

For Next President, An Array Of Science Challenges

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:09:00 EDT

According to a report issued by the Center for the Study of the President, the incoming president will need to confront a host of policy issues related to science and technology — including climate change, food and water scarcity, energy shortages and weapons of mass destruction.

Immigration Issues In The Buckeye State

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:39:00 EDT

Some 1500 miles north of the Mexican border, Ohio citizens attempt to confront the complexities of immigration with new legislation and police crackdowns. Guests discuss the issue neither presidential candidate is talking about.

Ahmadinejad: 'Who Exactly Is The Provocateur...'

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:41:00 EDT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is visiting the United States and the United Nations — where he is expected to confront the U.S. over its policies. But in an interview with NPR, Ahmadinejad disputed that view — up to a point.

Autism: Helping Children Connect

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Caring for an autistic child presents a specific challenge: how to help the child connect. Single mother Amy Thompson is confronting this with 6-year-old Kollin, who was recently diagnosed with autism.

Jury Selection To Begin In O.J. Simpson Trial

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Jury selection is imminent in O.J. Simpson's trial on chares of robbery and kidnapping stemming from a confrontation in a hotel room with two sports memorabilia dealers last year. Simpson could face life in prison if convicted on all counts.

Georgian Strife Sends Oil Prices Up

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Oil prices shot up more than five dollars in New York trading Thursday. Analysts said the increase was due to worries about Russia and its growing confrontation with the West.

Musharraf Resigns Amidst Growing Outcry

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Pervez Musharraf has resigned as Pakistan's president under threat of impeachment. It may be the final act in a long confrontation between Musharraf and the political opposition that has accused him of illegally seizing power and mishandling the country's economy. Shuja Nawaz, a Pakistani journalist and author, explains issues facing that nation's government.

Cease-Fire Signed By Russia, Georgia

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EDT

A cease-fire deal has gone into effect in the confrontation between Georgia and Russia. But reports from Georgia indicate that the confrontation is far from over.

Chicago Activist Inspired by Obama

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

John Owens, a veteran community organizer in Chicago, talks about how he met Barack Obama, and the working relationship they developed in the 1980's. Owens reflects on what they accomplished and the challenges confronting Chicago's Southside community now.

More Awkard Situations Confronted in Ethics Column

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

O, the Oprah Magazine, explores everyday ethical challenges in its column "Now What Do I Do?" Jancee Dunn, the column's editor, and Faith Salie, a member column's ethics panel, discuss what not to say to new mothers, and whether it's ever okay to your dog into a restaurant.

G8 Summit Concludes, Africa a Key Focus

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The G8 Summit, an annual gathering of the world's leading industrial nations, wrapped up Wednesday. Climate change was a priority on the agenda, but the leaders also concentrated on challenges confronting African nations. NPR correspondent Anthony Kuhn, and Constance Ikokwu, of Nigeria's This Day Newspaper, discuss highlights from the summit.

Carry-On Books To Take You Up, Up And Away

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nancy Pearl confronts one of her worst nightmares — being stuck on a plane without a good book to read — by analyzing what makes a perfect tarmac book. Here are her nine picks for books to squeeze into your carry-on luggage.

Moms Discuss How to Protect Kids from Bullies

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Bullying can be a common childhood challenge, but recent cases have left kids badly beaten or even dead. And confrontations are no longer restricted to the playground, but have taken form in cyberspace as well. Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey and Leslie Morgan Steiner, and guests moms Danette Tucker and Cathie Deadrich discuss how parents can intervene to keep their kids safe.

Growing Pains in the Land of Bollywood

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:50:00 EDT

An influx of investment and new residents has brought great prosperity to the Indian metropolis of Mumbai, home to the Bollywood movie industry. However, with the emergence of "New" Mumbai, wealth disparities have been exposed and difficulties confronted.

Confronting Crime: The Complicated Relationship Between the Media and the FBI

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Crime is a major beat for reporters, and law enforcement officers are often their best sources. But are journalists and cops after the same thing?

Key Rulings on Death Penalty, Damages, Witnesses

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:26:00 EDT

The Supreme Court is pushing toward the end of its term, and on Wednesday morning the justices issued a raft of important decisions dealing with the death penalty, punitive damages and confronting witnesses.

Marines Take On Bureaucracy in Generation Kill

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:27:00 EDT

The creator of HBO's The Wire and a reporter for Rolling Stone discuss their latest endeavor, Generation Kill, the HBO seven-part series in which elite members of the Marine Corps confront the military bureaucracy in the midst of a new war.