Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'domestic'

Deficit Projections Spur Debt Fears

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Congressional Budget Office is predicting a $1.2 trillion federal deficit for 2009, a record both in dollars and as a percentage of the gross domestic product. Many people are concerned high deficits will push overall debt levels dangerously high.

Arab League Meets In Egypt Over Gaza Crisis

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:05:00 EST

Egypt is in an awkward position and under growing domestic criticism for penning up Palestinians in Gaza while the Israeli bombardment continues. Some states, such as Egypt, do not want to help Hamas and its militant Islamist ideology. Other Arab states want to offer support.

Marriage By The Book: Five Tales Of Uncivil Union

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:46:00 EST

If previous years' bookshelves were crowded with woeful tales of single living, 2008 marked the year of marriage; even Anna Karenina, the ne plus ultra of domestic dissatisfaction got back into the act, returning as a resident of Rego Park in Irina Reyn's What Happened to Anna K.

Moments In 2008 That Kept Us Talking

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

As 2008 ends, Tell Me More revisits some of the year's most memorable headlines. Pamela Gentry, of BET News; Abderrahim Foukara, of Al Jazeera News Channel; Marcus Mabry, of the New York Times and NPR's Ken Rudin reflect on a broad range of defining events in 2008 — from a heated White House race to a domestic financial meltdown.

Harold Pinter, Playwright And Nobel Laureate, Dies

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:19:00 EST

British playwright and Nobel laureate Harold Pinter has died. He was 78. Pinter was known for his brooding portrayals of domestic life and his barbed politics.

Hairdressers Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

A group of New York hairdressers are partnering to fight domestic violence by learning the warning signs and extending help to clients who may be suffering in silence. Ingrid Dominguez, of New York's Child Welfare Services; Jeri Linas, of the National Cosmetology Association and stylist MagÃ¡li Carbuccio, discuss the Beauty Salon Awareness Project, and how they hope it will change lives.

What Will Obama Do With Bush's Spying Program...

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

There's still a lot about the government's domestic surveillance program that the public doesn't know. Even most members of Congress are in the dark. So Barack Obama will have much to consider when he pulls back the veil as president.

Recession Could Thin Auto Dealer Ranks

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Domestic auto dealers face their worst market in decades. Thousands could go out of business, but that's not necessarily all bad. The domestic auto industry suffers from over-capacity. Detroit's Big Three would like to thin dealerships, but can't because of state franchise laws and contracts.

Domestic Intrigue: The Marriage of Figaro

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Isabel Bayrakdarian and Ana Maria Martinez star in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, an opera with a slapstick surface that hides deeply emotional roots. The production is from Houston Grand Opera.

Hairdressers Seek to 'Cut Out' Domestic Violence

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:31:00 EST

Dianne Mooney was a community volunteer eight years ago, when she started a program to help beauty industry workers spot signs of domestic abuse in their clients. Mooney speaks with Farai Chideya about the program, "Cut It Out." They are joined by Marcia Hamilton, a Los Angeles-based celebrity hair stylist.

Auto Bailout: Necessary Or Dangerous...

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The auto industry has been lobbying the president, president-elect and Congress for a bailout package of their own. Proponents of such a bailout say, if the domestic auto industry fails, it will have devastating effects for the entire Midwest. Opponents say the government should let The Big Three fail.

Consumers Wary As U.S. Economy Shrinks

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The nation's gross domestic product went negative in the third quarter, falling by 0.3 percent. Consumer spending was especially weak, falling more than 3 percent in the period. That's the sharpest drop in spending in 28 years.

U.S. Economy Shrinks, Signaling Recession

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:57:00 EDT

The economy jolted into reverse during the third quarter as consumers cut back on their spending by the biggest amount in 28 years, the strongest signal yet the country has hurtled into recession. Gross domestic product fell at a 0.3 percent annual rate, less than the 0.5 percent that analysts had expected.

Obama's Candidacy Through A Foreign Policy Lens

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:12:00 EDT

As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation asks guests to make the case for McCain or Obama on the basis of foreign and domestic policy credentials. Sarah Sewall, senior foreign policy adviser for the Obama campaign, explains why she supports Obama.

Linguist John McWhorter Makes Case For Obama

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:45:00 EDT

As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation will ask guests to make the case for the two candidates on foreign and domestic policy. John McWhorter, a linguistics professor and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, explains why Senator Obama is the right choice in 2008.

Making The Conservative Case For John McCain

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation will ask guests to make the case for the two candidates on foreign and domestic policy. Michael J. Gerson, a former speechwriter for President Bush, makes the conservative argument for a McCain presidency.

Final Presidential Debate Intense

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

For the last time in this year's bid for the White House voters saw a face off between contenders Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.). Their final debate at Hofstra University in New York and focused mainly on domestic issues. Americans head to the polls Nov. 4.

As Iceland Reels, Finance Minister Explains Crisis

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The global credit crunch is threatening the Icelandic economy. Its financial sector has assets worth 12 times the country's gross domestic product. Finance Minister Arni Mathiesen offers his insight.

McCain, Energy And The Environment

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

High gas prices have pushed energy issues higher up on the agendas of both presidential campaigns. Sen. John McCain's senior domestic policy advisor describes his candidate's approach.

Obama Takes Economic Message To Detroit

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama was in Detroit Sunday speaking to more than 35,000 people at a rally. With the domestic auto industry continuing to shed jobs, this is a place where deep worries about the U.S. economy started well before the Wall Street crisis. The Illinois senator put the blame for the financial crisis on President Bush and the Republicans.

Inhumane Child Labor Conditions Persist In Haiti

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:43:00 EDT

Some of the most vulnerable victims of the hurricane in Haiti are known as "Restavecs," children given away by their own families to perform domestic labor in exchange for food and shelter. Jean-Robert Cadet, an author and former child laborer, describes his own childhood experience and his work with Haitian "restavecs".

Fannie, Freddie Bailout Has Global Implications

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is making waves far off American shores. China is watching the events closely because some 10 percent of China's gross domestic product is invested with the troubled mortgage giants. NPR's international business correspondent Adam Davidson talks with host Jacki Lyden about China's stake in the U.S. mortgage industry.

Summary Judgment: A Record Summer For Movies

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Despite economic woes, domestic ticket sales topped a record $4 billion this summer. Slate.com's Mark Jordan Legan caught up with a few movie-goers to see what they enjoyed about their cinematic experience. Food prices weren't part of it.

Report: Ex-AG Gonzales Mishandled Classified Documents

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Justice Department's Inspector General says former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales mishandled classified documents. The report says Gonzales took home the documents related to the domestic-surveillance program, and did not secure them in a safe there.

'Marketplace' Report: Energy Prices

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Hurricane Gustav has forced oil and natural gas companies to shut down production and refining operations along the Gulf Coast. The region produces about a quarter of all domestic oil and nearly 15 percent of U.S. natural gas output. Janet Babin talks about what Gustav could mean for the price of energy.