Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'farai chideya'

Crime And Punishment: A Primer

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:55:00 EST

As News & Notes kicks off a month-long series on crime, Farai Chideya gets a primer on crime and punishment from Franklin Zimring, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

From Milken To Madoff: White Collar Crime In Focus

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:52:00 EST

Milken, Skilling, and Madoff. What lessons have we learned from these white collar bandits? Has our financial literacy improved to avoid such sweeping schemes in the future? For insight, Farai Chideya talks with Fortune magazine's Allan Sloan.

James Smith Hoping For Fresh Start In 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:13:00 EST

When we last spoke with News & Notes listener James Smith, he was considering leaving the country in search of work overseas. He offers an update to Farai Chideya.

TV Star Diahann Carroll, 40 Years After 'Julia'

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:15:03 EST

This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Julia," the show that made Diahann Carroll the first black woman ever to star in her own television series. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with Diahann Carroll about her career and what "Julia" means to her today as part of our ongoing series "Living Legends."

"Notorious" Casting For Biggie Smalls Film

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:13:00 EST

The anticipated biopic about slain rapper Biggie Smalls opens in January, but how did they find the right actor to play the larger-than-life figure? Also, RuPaul's holiday card features a picture of him dressed as both Barack and Michelle Obama. For the lowdown, Farai Chideya speaks with Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels.

How Healthcare Fares During A Recession

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:12:00 EST

It's hard enough being a doctor, let alone running your own practice. As patients face ever tightening budgets, some people skip important screenings and tests over insurance worries. To learn more, Farai Chideya talks to Dr. Thomas Lee, and Dr. Tanyech Walford.

Being Black And Traveling Overseas

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:29:00 EST

How differently are black Americans perceived while traveling abroad? For insight, Farai Chideya speaks with businessman George Davis and professor Cheryl Grills.

Auto Bailout Stalls In Senate

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

A proposed rescue plan for the American auto industry has failed in the Senate. Now, the White House says it will consider using funds from a federal bailout to help stop an industry-wide collapse. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Jerome Vaughn, news program director for WDET in Detroit.

Asthma Rates Higher In American-Born Blacks

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:14:00 EST

A new study finds African Americans born in the United States are three times more likely to have asthma than their black neighbor who was born abroad. For more, Farai Chideya talks with Doug Brugge of Tufts University School of Medicine.

Corporate Lay-Off Announcements Keep Coming

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:33:00 EST

Yesterday, the media conglomerate Tribune Company filed for bankruptcy. Then, Anheuser-Busch said it would cut 1,400 jobs. Meanwhile, Congress is getting closer to a $15 billion rescue package for Detroit automakers. Farai Chideya speaks with Marcus Mabry of the New York Times.

Labor Unions Losing Their Way...

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

The financial crisis facing America's Big Three auto companies has spotlighted the role of the United Auto Workers Union. Many think that the wages and benefits of union workers have dragged down business and profits. Author Bill Fletcher, a longtime advocate of the AFL-CIO, disagrees with that point of view. He's the co-founder of the Center for Labor Renewal and co-author of the book Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor and a New Path Toward Social Justice. He tells Farai Chideya why many unions have lost their way in the global economy.

Art World Gathers At Art Basel

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:41:00 EST

For art lovers, Miami Beach is the place to be. This weekend, the city is hosting the mega art fair known as Art Basel. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with NPR's Tony Cox about the annual gathering and the growing popularity of art by African Americans.

Economic Downturn Causes Psychological Stress

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:46:00 EST

When people are worried about money, it can affect them emotionally and psychologically. Continuing our series of reports on how the economic recession is transforming American life, Farai Chideya talks with Stephanie Smith, a clinical psychologist, about the effects of the economy on mental health.

Big Three Auto Companies Fine Tune Plea For Aid

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:04:00 EST

For decades, America's Big Three auto companies have been an integral part of the economy. Now, struggling to survive, they are pleading for a federal bailout. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Jerome Vaughn, news program director for WDET in Detroit.

Farai Chideya's Uncle Don Talks Life Adventures

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

NPR is encouraging its listeners to participate in the National Day of Listening. Set aside one hour on Friday, November 28th, to record a conversation with someone you love. As part of the initiative, Farai Chideya speaks with one of her favorite storytelling relatives, her Uncle Don.

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.

Country Music Finds New Star In Darius Rucker

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:14:00 EST

Darius Rucker is country music's shining new star. The former frontman for the 1990s pop group Hootie & the Blowfish has become the first black artist to have a top 10 country music hit since Charley Pride. He talks with Farai Chideya and performs three of his new songs.

Taking The Funny Part Of 'Basic Training' To Broadway

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Most people don't think of comedy when thinking about serving in the military or the grueling aspects of basic training. But for actor Kahlil Ashanti, a screaming drill sergeant is ripe for laughs. His humorous portrayals of those he encountered while in the Air Force, round out his Broadway one-man show, Basic Training. Ashanti speaks with Farai Chideya.

Edelman Issues Challenge On Commitment To Kids

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

For decades, Marian Wright Edelman has been a proud bullhorn on behalf of disadvantaged children. In a wide-ranging conversation with Farai Chideya, Edelman reveals whether she'd accept a post in an Obama administration and speaks about her new book, The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation.

Black, Gay Communities Collide Over Gay Marriage

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:12:00 EST

The controversy over California's gay marriage ban, known as Prop 8, has spilled into the streets. In some places, the fight for gay rights has turned into an public indictment of African-Americans who voted in favor of the ban. Farai Chideya moderates a conversation about race and sexual identity, the proposition's impact on American politics, and the future of coalition building between blacks and gays.

Africans In America, Abroad Welcome Obama Win

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:03:00 EST

It's one thing to celebrate the election of Barack Obama, as many Africans did, but it's another to see how he lives up to Africa's high expectations. For insight, Farai Chideya speaks with Roxanne Lawson of TransAfrica Forum and Samuel Dongmo, founder of African Immigrants Movement for Barack Obama.

Bush, Obama Join For Historic White House Meeting

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:55:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, met with President George Bush and Laura Bush for a tour of the White House. For more on the White House meeting and impending government transition, Farai Chideya speaks with NPR's senior Washington editor, Ron Elving.

Harry Belafonte Remembers Miriam Makeba

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Singer Miriam Makeba is a woman whose influence extends far beyond the world of music. Fans called her "Mama Africa," the South African apartheid government banned her albums and exiled her, and Black Panther Stokely Carmichael chose her as his wife. Makeba died this week at age 76. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Harry Belafonte about the passing of the South African singer, and we revisit a News & Notes interview with Makeba herself.

Media Objectivity And The Election

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:04:00 EST

If you turned on the television during Barack Obama's election night win, you could see a cascade of reporters sniffing, snuffling, and wiping away tears. Did these displays of emotion break down the objectivity of journalism? Farai Chideya discusses this topic with Kelly McBride.

Roundtable: Bipartisan Reaction To Election 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:34:00 EST

No matter where you go, people are still talking about this year's historic election. An estimated 136 million Americans voted, smashing all previous records. Farai Chideya speaks with three political analysts about the future impact of Election 2008.