Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'eric'

Mystified... Solve It With Science

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

Whodunit? Was it Dr. Jones, in the lab, with the beaker? Eric and Natalie Yoder may have the answer. They are authors of One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science, a new book that uses mysteries and problem solving to get kids energized about science.

Eric Hutchinson Croons Soul, Shakes Stereotypes

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Eric Hutchinson was signed to a record label a few years ago only to be dropped shortly thereafter. His career was revived and later exploded as a result of a nod from blogger Perez Hilton. Hutchinson plays music from his debut album and talks about bursting stereotypes as a white soul musician.

A Friend's Perspective On Eric Holder

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Eric Holder as attorney general. Holder, who served as deputy attorney general during the Clinton Administration, would be the first African American to hold the top position at the Justice Department. A close family friend of Holder shares her thoughts on the Washington lawyer.

Eric Hutchinson: Self-Made Acoustic Soul

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST

When his contract to a major record label went down with the ship, acoustic soul singer Eric Hutchinson hit the road to generate his own exposure, and in the end, self-released his debut as well. Hutchinson plays his material in a session from WXPN.

Eric Holder Could Be Obama's Top Justice Pick

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama's top choice for U.S. attorney general seems to be Eric Holder. Holder was the No. 2 official in the Justice Department under President Bill Clinton. The Obama team says no final decision has been made. NPR News Analyst Juan Williams talks with Renee Montagne about what is known about Obama's Cabinet choices.

Eric Church On Mountain Stage

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:51:00 EDT

North Carolina-born singer-songwriter Eric Church has quickly become one of the most popular young stars in modern country music. Church recently treated a Mountain Stage audience in Bristol, Tenn./Va., to a stripped-down acoustic performance of what is normally a loud, electric stage show.

Les Yeux Noirs On Mountain Stage

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:17:00 EDT

The French band has been energetically spreading its own brand of klezmer, Gypsy music and jazz around the entire world for almost 15 years. Leaders Eric and Olivier Slabiak bring their dueling fiddles to a live Mountain Stage performance.

Monty Python's Eric Idle Resurrects 'Life Of Brian'

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:22:00 EDT

The Monty Python funnyman is back with Not The Messiah, an adaptation of the 1979 film Life of Brian. He reprises some of the original songs and characters, and laments that the sheep get more applause than he does.

Eric Jerome Dickey Finds New 'Pleasure'

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:32:00 EDT

Writer Eric Jerome Dickey has written a string of best-selling novels about contemporary African-American life. His latest work, Pleasure, is a story about love, jealousy, and obsession from a female point of view.

Eric Cartman: America's Favorite Little $@#&*%

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

He's more bigoted than Archie Bunker, more short-tempered than Jackie Gleason, and much more trouble-prone than his animated precursor Fred Flintstone. NPR's Julie Rovner profiles South Park's wildly inappropriate fourth-grader.

Arguing the Upside of Being Down

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:19:00 EST

Eric G. Wilson, author of Against Happiness, has embraced his inner gloom and wishes more people would do the same. He talks to Melissa Block about why the world needs melancholy and the link between sadness and artistic creation.

Eric Clapton Looks Back at His Blues Roots

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:00 EDT

In his new autobiography, Eric Clapton tells the story of his professional rise and his personal battles with substance abuse. In the first of a two-part interview, Clapton remembers the blues greats that influenced him as a young guitarist.

Michael Eric Dyson Discusses 'Know What I Mean...'

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EDT

The Georgetown University professor -- author of an acclaimed biography of Tupac Shakur -- says hip-hop has its excesses, but at its best it's a high art, a politically acute brand of pavement poetry.

Eric Carle's Colorful World of Children's Books

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:38:00 EDT

On the 40th anniversary of his first illustrated book, Eric Carle has come full circle. His new book, Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? will line bookstore shelves later this year, and Carle says it may be his last children's book.

Eric O'Neill and Billy Ray Discuss 'Breach'

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:25:00 EST

Former FBI Agent Eric O'Neill and Director/Screenwriter Billy Ray have collaborated on the new film Breach. It is based on the true story about FBI operative Robert Hanssen who was found guilty of treason and the FBI agent (O'Neill) who was assigned to Hanssen to draw him out of deep cover.

J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: Icons in Tandem

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:49:00 EST

Cale has been an inspiration to Clapton for decades. In a collaboration ages in the making, the iconic guitarists recently released The Road to Escondido, a mix of rock, country, folk and blues which still retains the fingerprints of both musicians.

Eric Church: Traditional Country with Depth

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:06:00 EST

On his debut album, Sinners Like Me, Church plants his feet in traditional-country territory, but his depth and ambition remain a constant. His thoughtful lyrics -- delivered in a rough baritone voice -- help make the record stick.

Famed Travel Writer Eric Newby Dies at 86

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EDT

English travel writer Eric Newby died Friday at the age of 86. The iconic adventurer, whose journeys were often fraught with mishap, was best known for A Short Walk Through the Hindu Kush, a book about travels through central Asia. Melissa Block talks with Wanda Newby, who often went along on her husband's journeys.

Writer Eric Jerome Dickey, 'Chasing Destiny'

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:00:00 EDT

Ed Gordon talks with writer Eric Jerome Dickey about his latest book, Chasing Destiny, and his recent collaboration with Marvel comics.

Animal No More, Eric Burdon Goes to the Blues

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:04:49 EST

Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Eric Burdon was the lead singer for two seminal acts: the British invasion band the Animals and the 70s funk group WAR. His distinctive growl is instantly recognizable on his new solo album, Soul of a Man.

Grammy Special: Eric Clapton

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

The groundbreaking rock band Cream he will receive a 2006 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award next week. Eric Clapton was the group's guitarist. To many in music, Eric Clapton is at or near the top of any list of the greatest guitar players in rock history.

Eric Johnson's Guitar Gets to Austin's Roots

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Eric Johnson's guitar playing reflects the varied influences of his native Austin, Texas: country, blues, jazz fusion and just plain rock 'n' roll. He talks with Scott Simon and performs songs from his latest album, Bloom.

Eric Weiner: News Stories Off the Map

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Eric Weiner and Madeleine Brand discuss some international news stories that haven't been making U.S. headlines, but are still worthy of attention. Among the topics: the first-ever joint Chinese and Russian war games, the rebirth of the Libyan oil industry with the help of U.S. investment, and roller-skating cops in Switzerland.

Eric Benet's New CD 'Hurricane'

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

R&B balladeer Eric Benet talks about his latest CD Hurricane, a group of songs six years in the making. The former husband to movie star Halle Berry also talks about how he deals with the constant -- and sometimes unfriendly -- media attention stirred up by his divorce.

Michael Eric Dyson and 'Is Bill Cosby Right...'

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Ed Gordon speaks with author, minister and scholar Michael Eric Dyson about the effects of Bill Cosby's controversial remarks aimed at certain African-American communities. Dyson's new book is Is Bill Cosby Right: Or Has The Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?