Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'expert'

Hot Chocolate Goes Glam

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Continuing the program's Winter Sipping series, host Michel Martin travels to CoCo Sala, a chocolate lounge in Washington, D.C., for a sampling of their various hot chocolates. Owner and chocolate expert Nisha Sidhu walks listeners through the various flavors — from White Chocolate through Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Obama Taps Panetta To Head CIA

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama will bring former Clinton administration official and federal budget expert Leon Panetta, 71, back to Washington to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Obama plans to fill the other top intelligence post with a military man: retired Navy Adm. Dennis Blair.

Expert Weighs Questions On Genetic Testing

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:19:00 EST

Dr. Judy Garber, director of the Cancer Risk and Prevention Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, answers listeners' questions about genetic testing.

Making Christmas Merry And ... Safe

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:40:00 EST

Are mistletoe and poinsettia really holiday hazards? Poison expert Edward Krenzelok explains how to avoid accidental poisonings this season, and keep the holidays toxin-free.

What Makes A Great Christmas Song...

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:56:00 EST

Ever since Jose Feliciano wrote and recorded "Feliz Navidad" in 1970, it has been a Christmas mainstay; nearly 40 years later, it remains one of the top 25 most-played Christmas songs around the world. Music expert Bill Adler weighs in on what makes a Christmas song successful.

Wine Expert: Spice Up Your Holiday

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Its the time of year when we gather to spend time with families and friends. But this year many are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit without dropping too much cash. Wine expert Callie Crossley offers a lesson on a thrifty, but delicious option: mulled wine.

Christmas Beer Yields Christmas Cheer

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:33:00 EST

For millennia, farmers around the globe have marked the winter solstice by brewing particularly potent beer. This holiday season, brew expert Don Russell (better known as "Joe Sixpack") recommends some of his favorite Christmas ales.

How To Use Technology To Donate To Charities

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:21:00 EST

Nonprofits are finding creative ways to leverage technology and raise money, including selling gift cards and getting donors to text their contributions. Giving online can be easy — and personal — says tech expert Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Stateman.

More Evidence That Eggnog Goes Better With Booze

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:04:00 EST

It is a question on the minds of many people this season: Does spiking the homemade eggnog safeguard it against salmonella? Eggnog-expert and microbiologist Vince Fischetti of The Rockefeller University in New York runs some tests to find out.

Rough Road Ahead For Afghanistan Legal System

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Corruption and nepotism in the struggling Afghan justice system have fostered rampant bribery and insider dealing. One expert believes it might take a generation or more to fix what only began in 2001, after the ouster of the Taliban.

Defending Vaccines: Actress Dispels Link To Autism

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:51:00 EST

A prominent scientist and actress have teamed up to assure the public that childhood vaccines don't cause autism. Actress Amanda Peet and vaccine expert Paul Offit want to encourage parents to investigate the facts about vaccine safety.

The 'Buy-ology' Behind The Way We Shop

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:33:00 EST

White iPod headphones. Bright blue Tiffany boxes. Corona with lime. Brand expert Martin Lindstrom says companies have been marketing directly to your subconscious. Lindstrom discusses his new book, Buy-ology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy.

How Much Football Can Sports Fans Handle...

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

On Sundays, many sports fans accomplish a multitasking feat: They watch seven or eight games at a time on multiple TV screens. Multitasking expert Greg Trafton and Andrea Seabrook discuss how much fans' minds can handle.

Flu On Campus: Avoiding Misery For $20

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:00 EST

Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. A $20 flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument.

Who's Behind Mumbai Attacks...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:46:00 EST

Ashley Tellis, senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert in international security and South Asia, analyzes the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. The attacks killed at least 78 people.

Medicare's Creation May Offer Health Care Clues

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:16:00 EST

President-Elect Obama says he wants to make expanding health care coverage a priority for his new administration. Health policy expert David Blumenthal says there are better lessons to learn from the biggest expansion of health care: The creation of Medicare and Medicaid.

Does Losing A Job Mean Losing Your Health Care...

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:19:00 EST

It's a common story: You lose your job, and your health insurance goes with it. But it doesn't always have to be this way. An expert offers several alternatives to prevent your medical bills from adding to your stress.

Is What's Good For Automakers Good For Us...

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

At hearing this week, Congress essentially told U.S. automakers — not so fast. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and majority leader Harry Reid instructed the automakers to draft a plan of how they would use any financial bailout, before coming back to congress next month. Scott Simon talks to Dave Sedgwick, an editor for Automotive News, and Jim McTevia, a bankruptcy and restructuring expert, about the pros and cons of an auto bailout.

N. Korea Talks Will Remain As Challenge For Obama

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST

The incoming Obama administration will inherit ongoing nuclear weapons negotiations with North Korea. One expert says that, though it they are likely to take years, continuing talks will be the only chance at reigning in the reclusive nation.

Ancient Mystery: How The Great Pyramid Was Built

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:44:00 EST

Bob Brier, mummy expert, Egyptologist and co-author of The Secret of the Great Pyramid, discusses theories about how the ancient Egyptians managed to build the Great Pyramid. New research suggests a ramp inside the pyramid may have been the key to its construction.

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.

What Is Twitter, And Other Tech Questions

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:51:00 EST

Last week, All Things Considered launched All Tech Considered. The first segment — about how to scan barcodes and comparison shop with your cell phone — spurred listener questions. Technology expert Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Statesman answers a few.

Tardo Hammer On Piano Jazz

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:57:00 EST

Pianist Tardo Hammer is a marvelous bebop player and a sought-after sideman. When he's not playing festivals and club dates around the world, he's active as a jazz educator. An expert interpreter of the music of Tad Dameron, Hammer plays his tunes and joins McPartland on "Good Bait."

Calif. Prepares For Massive Earthquake

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The U.S. Geological Survey is holding a state-wide earthquake drill Thursday to raise awareness about emergency preparedness. USGS earthquake expert Lucy Jones discusses what California would look like if a 7.8. quake actually hit.

Expert Examines Impact Of Big Three's Collapse

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:00 EST

The Big Three automakers say they are on the brink of collapse. A recent study by the Center for Automotive Research says a total failure in Detroit could lead to a loss of 3 million jobs nationally. Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Financial Group, offers his insight.