Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'john'

Comic John Hodgman Shares 'More Information'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:08:00 EST

In More Information Than You Require, the follow-up to the best-selling The Areas of My Expertise, John Hodgman offers another compilation of false facts and trivia.

Exclusive Previews: Neil Young, Loney Dear

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:27:00 EST

A spectacular live recording of Neil Young performing in 1968, made just before the release of his very first solo album, is about to be made available for the first time ever. Sugar Mountain won't be out until December, but we've got the title track for you here as a sneak preview. We've also got an exclusive preview of new music from Sweden's Loney, Dear. The new album, Dear John, is due out in January, but you can hear the track "Airport Surroundings" now.

John Mellencamp: Heartland Rocker Goes Folk

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST

On Life, Death, Love and Freedom, the iconic heartland rocker John Mellencamp distances himself from his musical brand and makes a turn toward rumbling folk and blues. With the help of producer T-Bone Burnett, they created a whole new textured, acoustic sound.

New Biography, Instant Karma For John Lennon

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:51:00 EST

Philip Norman's exhaustive and artfully sketched new biography of John Lennon explores the split between a man who could be cruel and violent, and the artist who inspired millions.

John Leonard, Author And Culture Critic, Dies At 69

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:22:00 EST

Leonard was considered one of the best literary critics in America; he was an early champion of future Nobel Prize winners Toni Morrison and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Leonard died Wednesday from complications with lung cancer.

Transcript Of John McCain's Concession Speech

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:12:00 EST

In the final speech of his second bid for the White House, Sen. McCain acknowledges the historic nature of President-Elect Barack Obama's win and what is symbolizes for race relations in this country.

Vanguard's John Bogle Says 'Enough'

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:41:00 EDT

The founder and former CEO of The Vanguard Group shares his views on executive compensation, Wall Street and the financial system as a whole. His thoughts on the importance of ethical, moral and spiritual values are in his new book, Enough: The True Measure of Money, Business and Life.

John The Candidate, Joe The Plumber

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain knows that Ohio is critical to winning Tuesday's presidential election. But with four days to go, McCain won't have time to enjoy the fall foliage as he makes a two-day bus tour through the Buckeye State. Joe Wurzelbacher of Ohio, known as Joe the Plumber, made some appearances with McCain Thursday.

How Vietnam Shaped John McCain's World Views

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:12:00 EDT

The presidential candidates' experiences abroad have shaped their world views, and those views offer clues about how they would govern. Both Barack Obama and John McCain have expressed those views in memoirs. Newsweek editor Jon Meacham talks with Steve Inskeep in the second of two conversations about the candidates' world views, finishing with McCain's experiences as a POW during the Vietnam war.

Linguist John McWhorter Makes Case For Obama

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:45:00 EDT

As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation will ask guests to make the case for the two candidates on foreign and domestic policy. John McWhorter, a linguistics professor and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, explains why Senator Obama is the right choice in 2008.

Making The Conservative Case For John McCain

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation will ask guests to make the case for the two candidates on foreign and domestic policy. Michael J. Gerson, a former speechwriter for President Bush, makes the conservative argument for a McCain presidency.

John Hammond On Mountain Stage

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:10:00 EDT

At 19, Hammond hitchhiked to Los Angeles to start his career. Now, 40 years later, he's created a repertoire that spans generations and has helped to preserve and perpetuate the blues tradition while offering a legacy of his own. On a recent visit to Mountain Stage, Hammond performed a mix of original and cover songs, including "Get Behind the Mule" by Tom Waits.

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:40:00 EDT

McCain has been forced to defend red states like North Carolina. Some of his supporters are worried, but at a recent rally, others said coming out to see McCain gives them reassurance.

Nest Egg Tips From Vanguard Founder John Bogle

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:20:00 EDT

Investors have been pulling tens of billions of dollars out of stocks and mutual funds. But if history is any guide, this is probably not the time to panic and sell a lot of stock. John Bogle, the founder of the giant mutual fund company Vanguard, offers some advice for people trying to protect their nest eggs.

Obama Challenging Bush Policies, John McCain

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In New Hampshire Thursday, Barack Obama said he's not trying to run against George W. Bush. He said he's against the Bush policies that his opponent John McCain supports. Obama also charged that McCain hasn't outlined anything he would do differently than President Bush on important economic issues.

Sonny Landreth Explores 'The Reach'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:13:00 EDT

Slide-guitar master Sonny Landreth's newest album, From the Reach, features guitar greats such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Dr. John and Jimmy Buffett performing songs written for their specific styles. Landreth joined David Dye in the studio to perform three songs from the new album.

A Meal Fit For A Candidate: John McCain

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:37:00 EDT

When Sen. John McCain visits his old stomping grounds in Annapolis, Md., he's likely to eat at Pusser's Caribbean Grille. The maritime-themed restaurant shares its recipe for Haitian-Creole seafood gumbo.

John Adams Composes An American Life

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:50:00 EDT

There probably isn't a major symphony orchestra in the U.S. — or abroad — that hasn't played the music of John Adams. His distinctive sound has made Richard Nixon sing and won a Pulitzer Prize. His new autobiography, Hallelujah Junction, reveals an American composer's history.

A Trillion-Dollar Fund Manager's Take On Bailout

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Scott Simon talks with John C. Bogle, founder of the trillion-dollar mutual fund The Vanguard Group, about his take on the financial meltdown.

A Love That Defied A Cancer Diagnosis

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:12:00 EDT

When Andrea St. John and Kevin Broderick met in 2006, they were both teaching high school in Lake Placid, N.Y. Broderick was in recovery from a rare form of cancer. But that didn't stop them from falling in love. Recently, St. John spoke with Broderick's brother about their relationship.

Revisiting Bernstein's Immodest 'Mass'

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:07:00 EDT

Leonard Bernstein wrote his Mass to memorialize John F. Kennedy. But conductor Marin Alsop says that the dizzyingly eclectic work reveals more about its composer than anyone else.

The Cocktail Party Guide To John Coltrane

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:22:00 EDT

Sooner or later, a dinner function might come up out of nowhere and catch you sleeping on the iconic saxophonist's discography. So here's a five-song primer to one of the greatest performers of the 20th century.

John Jorgenson Quintet On Mountain Stage

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Although his career has been stylistically varied, multi-instrumentalist John Jorgenson is most comfortable performing the Django Reinhardt-inspired Gypsy swing heard here on Mountain Stage.

John Doe On Mountain Stage

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:56:00 EDT

The founder of the band X now finds creative perspective between L.A. punk and American roots music. He recently visited Mountain Stage to perform stripped-down versions of songs from his latest solo album.

Arturo Sandoval And Cyrus Chestnut In Concert

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:04:00 EDT

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Afro-Cuban band show some Miami style and pianist Cyrus Chestnut sets the direction for his show with the title, "Spirituals to Swing." JazzSet mixes these two concerts from January 2008 from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.