Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'families'

Healing Trauma In Oakland

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

More than 100 people were murdered Oakland, Calif. in 2008. Behind the high numbers is a community shattered by violence and loss. We look at an organization that aims to help heal families and neighbors traumatized by violence in the community.

China's Tainted Milk Scandal

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Verdicts are expected soon in the ongoing scandal over tainted milk in China. The contaminated milk has so far killed six children and made nearly 300,000 sick. The government last week announced details of a compensation plan, but some victims' families are questioning the plan.

Maternal Grandma Will Help Obamas Settle In D.C.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

The Obama girls, Malia and Sasha start class at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC., Monday Their maternal grandmother, Marian Robinson, is moving from Chicago to help them make the adjustment. Commentator Patricia Elam talks about the traditional importance of grandmothers in African-American families.

Grocery Chain Giant Offers Free Antibiotics

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Grocery retailer Giant, which operates about 160 pharmacies in the mid-Atlantic states, is offering free generic drugs this winter. The company says it knows it will lose money, but says its pharmacists have heard many anecdotes about families struggling.

U.S. Soldier, Iraqi Translator Reunite In America

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

An Army reservist who was deployed to Iraq last year has celebrated the holidays with the Iraqi he credits with keeping him alive. For more than a year, the master sergeant waited for his Iraqi translator to receive a visa to come to the U.S. Now the men and their families have formed a bond on American soil. Jessica Jones reports from North Carolina Public Radio.

The Joy Of Watching Dysfunctional Families On Film

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:50:00 EST

The holidays are a time to celebrate family — and for them to spend with each other. Murray Horwitz, director of The American Film Institute Silver Theater and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Md., discusses celebrating the dysfunctional family on film.

Courts Force Utah Family To Return Baby To Tribe

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A couple in Utah adopted a son 6 months ago, but the courts have forced them to return the baby to his birth mother, a member of the Ojibwe American Indian tribe. How are families affected by an adoption law aimed at keeping Native American culture alive?

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.

Chef Offers Tips On Holiday Cuisine

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

For many families, the holidays are a time to gather and eat. But Chef Gerry Garvin, author of Dining Out and host of the TV One cooking show Turn Up the Heat, offers some suggestions on how to spice up your holiday cuisine.

Nonprofits Help Disabled Vet Make Ends Meet

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:28:00 EST

Veteran Jason Brunson was discharged this year from the Army for medical reasons. He and his family struggle to pay the bills on the disability checks he receives every month. Recently, they've found some relief from nonprofits that help veterans and their families.

60,000 Bhutanese Refugees Arrive In N.H.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Last year, the U.S. agreed to resettle 60,000 refugees from Bhutan, a tiny country squeezed in between China and India. The first group of Bhutanese families has arrived in New Hampshire. They're now looking for work as the economy sinks to its lowest level in decades.

Help Calls In L.A. On The Rise As Economy Tanks

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:37:00 EST

Los Angeles County's 211 telephone service provides help for callers with basic needs like food and shelter. As the economy falters, the call center is seeing a dramatic rise in calls, especially from families facing foreclosure.

Democracy... Bah! Americans Love Political Dynasty

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:52:00 EST

With Caroline Kennedy and Jeb Bush eyeing Senate seats, the pundit class is in a snit about attempts to ride the family name to Washington. But for all the disdain, familial dynasties have been a fixture of the U.S. political landscape since the first Congress.

Autoworker Worries About Her Future

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Over the past several weeks, we've been bringing you a series of "kitchen table" conversations with American families trying to steer their way through the economic turmoil. Today, we focus on autoworkers. And we start with a family in Kokomo, Ind., that's trying to maintain a normal home life, despite financial uncertainty.

A Bent For Building, From Father To Daughter

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:57:00 EST

In some families, a specific talent seems to be passed down through the generations. That could be the case for Ledo Lucietto and his daughter Anne, who share a passion for mechanical engineering.

South Asians Left Jobless, Homeless In Iraq

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:02:00 EST

Tens of thousands of poor South Asians have made their way to Iraq since the U.S. invasion, in hopes of making money to send home to their families. But the system that gets them to Baghdad is riddled with corruption and exploitation.

In Rough Times, More People Abandon Their Pets

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The economic downturn means people are reconsidering the importance of their pets. Consequently, animal shelters are seeing an upswing in abandoned dogs and cats. We examine one program in Chicago that is offering two-for-one adoption specials, organizing pet food banks and accepting dogs from families in foreclosure.

Hearing Begins Monday For Sept. 11 Suspects

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

In Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a hearing gets underway for five suspects in the 9/11 attacks. This is the first time families of some of the victims will be there watching. The hearing also marks something of a last stand for the Bush administration and its efforts to try terror suspects before military commissions. Renee Montagne talks with Carol Rosenberg of The Miami Herald, who's covered Guantanamo since the first detainees arrived in 2002.

Family Goes From Foreclosure To Skid Row

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:31:00 EST

Andy Bale, the director of Skid Row's Union Mission in Los Angeles, has never seen this before: In just the last few weeks, he has admitted a half-dozen two-parent families, many of who have lost their homes to foreclosure. Bale says the face of Skid Row's homeless is changing quickly.

Deported Immigrants Struggle To Re-Enter U.S.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:22:00 EST

Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are deported to Mexico every year, but a majority of them are dropped just across the border in Tijuana or Nogales. Some who have lived their whole lives in America want to return to their families, lives and jobs in the United States.

Thanksgiving Drama At The Dinner Table

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:25:43 EST

The most intense political season in recent history is behind us. But now many families are coming together around the Thanksgiving dinner table for the first time since the elections. Slate.com's chief political correspondent John Dickerson, speaks with host Alex Cohen about how to navigate the political discussions.

Musical Families For Thanksgiving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

Relatives can be an important ingredient to a successful Thanksgiving. Classical music commentator Miles Hoffman points out some important musical relatives of Mozart, Bach, Schumann and Mendelssohn.

Do You Have A Favorite Road Trip Rest Stop...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:00 EST

From deluxe state welcoming centers to road-side shacks, rest stops are an essential part of any long car trip. With many families taking to the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday, Talk of the Nation wants to know: What's your favorite rest stop?

Listeners Share Memories Of The Great Depression

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:19:00 EST

There has been a lot of talk about the current economic crisis being "the country's worst since the Great Depression." Listeners who remember the Depression of the 1930s share memories of how their families pulled through hard times.

Underinsured Struggle To Afford Health Care

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Across the country, state health care programs are cutting back on funding for families with disabled children. The result is that more families struggle to get the health care they need for their children with disabilities and serious health care needs.