Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'independent'

Palestinian Philosopher's View Of Gaza

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Ari Shapiro talks with Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh about the fighting in Gaza, and what it means for prospects for an independent Palestinian state. Nusseibeh, who is president of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem, comes from a family that traces its roots in Jerusalem back 13 centuries.

New Talks Slated Over Ukraine Gas Dispute

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:26:00 EST

Ukraine and Russia will hold new talks this week aimed at resolving a bitter dispute over Moscow's cutoff of natural gas to the independent nation, a disruption that has affected much of Europe.

Shooting Crime Scenes In Juarez, Mexico

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

In the first installment of a three-part series, independent producer Scott Carrier takes us to Juarez, Mexico where we hear about the violence that plagues that city, just over the border from El Paso, Texas. Carrier spends time with a newspaper photographer, whose days are spent shooting crime scenes.

Exploring The Yukon River

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Independent producer Jake Warga visits Whitehorse, Canada, and goes up the Yukon River. He explores the places that inspired poet Robert Service and writer Jack London. He finds the original cabin London used. And he meets various people at this northern outpost.

Car Service Helps Older Adults Stay Independent

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:28:00 EST

Based on miles driven, people 75 and older have higher rates of fatal crashes than any other group except for 16-year-olds. But many older adults see stopping driving as giving up independence. One nonprofit car service is trying to change that.

A Fierce Debate For Road Repairs

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Independent producer Sean Hurley has an alter ego. He's 79 year-old commentator Sherwin Sleeves. Sleeves attended a town meeting the other night, after the recent ice storm knocked out power in his New Hampshire village. Townspeople met for a fierce debate over road repairs.

Fighting Off Christmas Blues With Movie Therapy

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:36:00 EST

Ever since she was in high school, Christmas has been tough for Amanda Pleau. She never quite got over that first sad holiday following her parents' divorce. But after years of feeling sad around Christmas, she came up with a plan. In the weeks leading up to Christmas of 2007, Amanda watched practically every Christmas movie she could think of. Her boyfriend, independent producer Josh Gleason, recorded the experiment.

Booksellers' Picks For Your Holiday Lists

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:45:00 EST

Small-town America may or may not be the heart of the country, but it sure is at the heart of many of the books suggested by the independent booksellers this year.

Chrysler No Stranger To Bailouts

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The heads of the big three U.S. car companies are back on Capitol Hill Thursday, trying to convince Congress to give them billions in loans so they can avoid bankrupty. For some at Chrysler, there might be a sense of deja vu. Paul Eistenstein, who covers the car industry for the independent news service, The Detroit Bureau, talks to Renee Montagne about the first time Chrysler was bailed out in the 80s.

NYC Mayor LaGuardia's Legendary Radio Readings

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:49:00 EST

The year is 1945: The world is at war, and New York City's newspaper boys are on strike. Independent producer Ben Manila shares the story behind then-Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's legendary radio readings of comic strips like "Little Orphan Annie."

The Crossdressing Family Man Down The Block

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

For a time, the Nadeau family had secret: the husband had a tendency to wear women's clothes. Then Doug Nadeau got sick — and after surgery, he became less inhibited, and became more public in his crossdressing. We learn how his wife came to understand his habits. Independent producer Eric Winick

Gunfire Heard In Mumbai For Third Day

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The attacks in Mumbai are part of a rapid escalation in terror attacks in India in recent years by a variety of groups. Indian commandos have been exchanging gunfire with militants for a third day. Two years ago, Mumbai was hit by a series of deadly train bombings. Kalpana Sharma, an independent journalist in Mumbai, tells Steve Inskeep what these attacks mean for Mumbai, and for the rest of India.

Car Battery Needs To Keep Going And Going

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

One of the buzzwords at the Los Angeles Auto Show is "electrification." It's a future where cars run solely on battery power. Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau, an independent auto news service, says that future is still a ways off. He tells Steve Inskeep that for electric cars to succeed, they'll need a battery that lasts for more than 100 miles before a recharge.

Tibetans Gather In India To Rethink China Strategy

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Hundreds of Tibetan exiles have convened in Dharamsala, India, to discuss a new China strategy. China has warned against any efforts at Tibetan independence. Earlier this month, the Dalai Lama acknowledged that talks with China to win greater autonomy had not been successful. Robbie Barnett, a professor of Modern Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, tells Renee Montagne why that comment is significant.

Lieberman To Keep Key Senate Committee Post

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his job as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Democrats decided against replacing the independent from Connecticut, but did strip him of the chairmanship of an environmental panel.

Democrats To Tussle Over Lieberman, Energy Panel

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:35:00 EST

Democratic Senate leaders will decide Tuesday whether to punish independent Sen. Joe Lieberman for backing Republican presidential hopeful John McCain. In the House, two giants wrestle for control of a committee expected to be increasingly powerful.

Lieberman Keeps Homeland Security Chairmanship

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

In a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Sen. Joe Lieberman's colleagues voted to allow the Democrat-turned-Independent to keep his prized post as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. New Yorker reporter Ryan Lizz talks about Lieberman's political future.

Ljova: Giving The Viola A Chance

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST

Ljova is wired like an independent musician, in spite of his old-school instrument. He Skypes. He blogs. He posts music on Facebook and YouTube. And he composes by playing his viola into the computer, overdubbing and improvising the parts as he goes.

Astronomers Discover New Exoplanets

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

Two independent research teams have detected exoplanets through unconventional methods — by taking snapshots using visible and infrared light. Astronomer James Graham discusses the findings — including what the exoplanets might tell us about the formation of planets and solar systems.

GOP In Trouble When It Comes To Younger Voters

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:42:00 EST

People across the country are waking up to the news that Democrat Barack Obama is president-elect. Matthew Dowd is an independent political strategist, and was the chief strategist to the Bush-Cheney re-election campaign in 2004. He tells Renee Montagne that young people are voting Democratic and that's hurting the GOP.

A Strange Political Song: Why People Care

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:07:00 EST

Almost half of the eligible voters in this country usually don't bother to vote. On the other side, there are people who are extremely passionate about politics. They pass out pamphlets, work the phones, write letters to the editor and place political signs and stickers all over their cars and front yards. Independent producer Barrett Golding wondered — why the divide?

Money Woes Muzzle Independent Political Groups

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:57:00 EDT

In a presidential race that seems to include every possible political strategy, one element has barely been visible. There have been no high-impact independent groups like the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the outfit that nearly derailed John Kerry's campaign four years ago.

Independent Voters, Election's 'Big Get'

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Independent voters are expected to make a difference in next week's presidential election. They appear to be turning to Barack Obama, not because they are embracing Obama or the chance to make history. Instead, it's circumstances in their lives, or doubts about Republican John McCain, that have them poised to vote for the first African American nominee for president.

Can U.S. Go 'Green' Even When Oil Prices Drop...

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:01:00 EDT

It seems like every time oil prices skyrocket in the U.S., Americans takes steps toward energy independence, only to return to their profligate ways once prices recede. Here, a look at what it will take to get corporations and consumers onto a permanent path toward renewable energy.

Nev. Independents May Pick 'None Of The Above'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:06:00 EDT

Nevada has been reliably Republican for decades, but polls now show Barack Obama with a small lead there. Still, it's within the margin of error. In Nevada, Republican victories have come about because independents have sided with the GOP. But that might not be the case for John McCain.