Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'institutional'

'Voluntary Madness' Details Life In 'Loony Bin'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:26:00 EST

Norah Vincent spent 18 months living disguised as a man. The experience led to deep depression and a stay at a mental institution. Once she left, Vincent decided to check back into institutions across the country. She tells her story in Voluntary Madness.

Minority Banks See Clients Through Tough Times

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Although the federal government is pouring billions of dollars into the nation's banks, minority-owned financial institutions serving African-American and Latino communities face their own unique challenges, such as higher unemployment rates and less access to credit. Bill Cunningham, of Creative Investment Research and Luis Pastor, of the Latino Community Credit Union, discuss helping their clients through economic crisis.

City Council Clips Night Owl Mayor's Wings

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:20:00 EST

The Los Angeles suburb of South El Monte is instituting a curfew. Not for gangs or rowdy high school kids. The curfew is for Mayor Blanca Figueroa, who has been working late into the night and early morning. She says it allows her to be more productive. The City Council says her nocturnal habits are unsafe. And last week, the council voted to put a curfew on the mayor. She must leave City Hall by 11 pm.

For Chicago's Second City, Scandal Is A Gift

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

The Blagojevich scandal was embarrassing to most people in Illinois — but for Chicago comedy institution Second City, it was an embarrassment of riches.

America's First Drug-Treatment Prison Revisited

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Narcotic Farm was one of America's most ambitious drug-treatment institutions. It was located in Lexington, Ky., and housed addicts from the famous, like writer William S. Burroughs, to the forgotten. Documentarian JP Olsen and drug policy expert Nancy Campbell collaborated on a new book and a PBS documentary titled The Narcotic Farm: The Rise and Fall of America's First Prison for Drug Addicts. They talk about the institution.

Turkish Military Leaders Under Fire For Scandals

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:06:00 EDT

Generals have been publicly criticized for their handling of the conflict with Kurd separatists, and at least three former officials have been accused of ties to a group accused of plotting to overthrow the government. The army has long been considered a sacred institution.

Treasury Injects Cash Into Banking System

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:49:00 EDT

The U.S. Treasury has cleared the way for banks to start lending again. Nine major financial institutions this week will receive $125 billion. In addition, more than a dozen regional banks will share part of an additional $125 billion from the government.

Chicano Art Receives Overdue Recognition In L.A.

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EDT

A celebration of work by Mexican-American artists at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art marks a turnaround for a city where Chicano art had been virtually ignored by major institutions. "It's been hard-fought recognition," says actor and art collector Cheech Marin.

'Changeling' Another Step In Eastwood's Evolution

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Like Million Dollar Baby and his World War II films, the director's new true-crime drama centers on a driven protagonist facing the rigid ideology of a major institution — this time, the LAPD.

Kids' Strings Sing At The Heifetz Institute

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:38:00 EDT

From the Top travels to the Heifetz International Music Institute, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, in New Hampshire, where a quartet of string players tackles a Schumann classic, and a speed reading 16-year-old violinist plays Bazzini's virtuosic Round of the Goblins.

'Scared' Markets Remain Negative On Economy

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:36:00 EDT

The feelings of doom and gloom that have pervaded the stock markets grew even darker Thursday. Investors around the world kept pouring out of stocks, clearly unconvinced that the U.S. government's prescription to bail out financial institutions will be enough to help the world avoid a painful recession.

Anatomy Of A Financial Bailout

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:00 EDT

The heads of America's nine top financial institutions met with Bush administration officials behind closed doors in Washington Monday to discuss accepting government cash in exchange for an equity stake in their banks. Wall Street Journal staff writer Deborah Solomon offers her insight.

Bailout Plan Has Little Effect On Credit Markets

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:16:00 EDT

The government's plan to inject capital into nine big financial institutions has had little effect on the credit markets. The reluctance of banks to make loans — even to one another — is at the core of the financial crisis.

U.S. To Spend $250B On Stake In Banks

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The government's latest response to the financial crisis involves taking ownership stakes in financial institutions in order to get credit flowing through the economy again. Treasury Secretary Paulson said he didn't like government ownership of banks, but the alternatives, he said, were "totally unacceptable."

Is The U.S. 'Nationalizing' Banks...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:07:00 EDT

The government's decision to purchase minority stakes in financial institutions and further expand its deposit insurance programs will give it unprecedented power over financial institutions. It's an intervention many find unsavory, but necessary.

European Stocks Soar On Bailout News

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:52:00 EDT

Stock markets soared after European governments announced a series of giant financial rescue plans. The packages were unveiled by Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and others. They involve government guarantees of bank lending, as well as cash injections into troubled banks. The rescue plans may involve pay limits for CEOs, and the government taking equity stakes. Great Britain's plan involves the government buying shares in three big financial institutions, and becoming an owner of these once-private banks. The U.S. Treasury is also working on a similar plan.

Paulson OKs Bank Stock Purchase Plan

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:04:55 EDT

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has said the government will go ahead with a plan to buy stocks in financial institutions. Meanwhile, The Group of Seven industrialized nations agreed to work together to fix the global economy.

China Holds On To Its Purse Strings

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

There has been hope and speculation that Asian countries, particularly China, might step in and buy stakes in failing U.S. financial institutions. China is the world's fastest growing economy, and it has the world's largest foreign exchange reserves. But for now, China is not expected to rush to the rescue.

Spain's Banco Santander Weathers Crisis ... For Now

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:35:00 EDT

Spain's Banco Santander remains a robust international financial institution. Strong lending principles and local retail banking led to a $6.5 billion profit in the first half of the year. It does face the same threat as all other banks, however — a lack of consumer confidence.

Credit Crisis Spreads To Hospitals, Colleges

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:59:00 EDT

The credit crisis has moved from big institutions like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to smaller institutions like hospitals, colleges and non-profits. Rising interest rates are limiting their ability to expand, and they warn rising debt payments will cut into staff and services.

A Check On The New Head of the Smithsonian

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

It's not easy trying to modernize a massive institution known more for historic artifacts than cutting-edge technology. Wayne Clough, head of the Smithsonian, talks about his first 100 days in office with Ari Shapiro. They discuss fundraising, education and keeping pace with technological change.

JP Morgan Chase Buys Washington Mutual

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:29:00 EDT

The federal government seized Washington Mutual on Thursday in the largest federal bank failure in U.S. history. The assets of the nation's largest savings and loan were sold to JP Morgan Chase for nearly $2 billion. The deal averts taxpayers receiving a bill for the rescue of another failing institution.

Credit Markets Wary Ahead Of Deal

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:00 EDT

Money-market interest rates around the world have soared as financial institutions hoarded cash. In London, the three-month interbank offered rate jumped by the most since 1999. Analysts say the credit markets could improve once it's clear the bailout will be approved.

Bernanke, Paulson Again Make Case For Bailout

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The debate over the $700 billion bailout for the nation's financial institutions continues on Capitol Hill.

Fed Chairman To Lawmakers: Pass Bailout Quickly

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:14:00 EDT

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Wednesday that global financial markets are under "extraordinary stress" that could have dire repercussions for a weakened U.S. economy. But congressional leaders have balked at the government's proposed $700 billion plan to bail out financial institutions by buying up bad loans.