Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'sarah'

Reading Sarah Palin's Tea Leaves

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

It was 10 weeks ago Friday that most Americans first heard the name Sarah Palin. Now, she's a household name. Michael Carey, editorial page editor for the Anchorage Daily News, talks with Renee Montagne about the Republican vice presidential candidate's political future.

Tina Fey: Sarah Palin And 'Saturday Night' Satire

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:31:00 EST

Tina Fey's impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin helped draw record audiences to Saturday Night Live this fall. Now, the former head writer for SNL opens up about politics, satire and her Emmy Award-winning sitcom, 30 Rock.

A Long Way From Milan To Minsk

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:33:00 EDT

For each category given, the answers are things within the category that start with the letters, M, I, N, S and K. For example, given "two-syllable girls' names," the answer could be "Mary, Ingrid, Norma, Sarah and Kathy."

Sarah Palin, A View From Anchorage

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:14:00 EDT

Supporters and detractors alike can't seem to get enough of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Anchorage Daily News columnist Michael Carey discusses the woman who promises to bring "a little bit of reality from Wasilla Main Street" to Washington, DC.

You Bought It, You Can Smash It

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

There's a new way to relieve the stress of these times. There's a new business in San Diego called Sarah's Smash Shack. Say you just lost half your retirement account in the stock market. Or you just had a bad day. You go to Sarah's and pay to throw plates and glass against a wall. A sign says "Break More Stuff." One couple came after the credit crisis kept their from getting a home mortgage. The husband calls it the best $50 he ever spent.

Sarah Palin And Feminism's Rightward Path

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:23:00 EDT

Some feminists have had a hard time accepting Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as a symbol of women's empowerment. But political science professor Ronnee Schreiber argues that conservatism and feminism are not mutually exclusive ideologies.

Sarah Palin Works To Close Gap In Florida

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Once again, Florida is a battleground state this presidential election. Polls show Republican nominee John McCain trailing Democrat Barack Obama. Democrats have registered many more new voters this year than Republicans. However, GOP strategists are confident that vice presidential nominee Sara Palin can inspire more people to vote for McCain.

Sarah Vowell Finds Humor In Puritan History

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:09:00 EDT

Think the Pilgrims were all straight-laced seriousness and tight buckles? Think again, says author Sarah Vowell. In her new book, The Wordy Shipmates, Vowell explores the lively history of America's ancestors. Just who were those folks living in the "shining city on a hill"?

Sarah Borges On Mountain Stage

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:00 EDT

With backing band The Broken Singles, Borges crosses classic country with modern punk for an infectious blend of roots-rock. In playing Mountain Stage, they welcome guest star John Doe of X, whose songs they cover on record.

Listener Questions For Sarah Palin

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin will talk with ABC news anchor Charles Gibson Thursday. But what would members of the NPR audience ask the Alaska governor?

Teens Respond to Palin, Daughter's Pregnancy

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:32:00 EDT

Bristol Palin's pregnancy has caused plenty of discussion among adults. Some of her fellow teens talk about the issues being raised as Bristol's mother, Sarah, jumps into the national spotlight as John McCain's running mate.

Sarah Palin Set to Take the National Stage

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:26:00 EDT

McCain's vice presidential choice is unknown to most Americans. What she chooses to emphasize in her speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, and the issues she decides to side-step, will reveal a lot about her.

How Is Sarah Palin Polling...

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has stolen headlines all week. But how is she playing out in the polls? Frank Newport, Gallup Poll editor in chief, breaks down how Alaska's governor is polling with Americans.

A Full-Fledged Feeding Frenzy On Sarah Palin

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:23:00 EDT

The media continues to dig into Gov. Sarah Palin's past — from her foreign policy experience to her husband's affiliation with the Alaskan Independence Party. Cable news has 24 hours to fill. The McCain camp gave the media a gift with the Palin nomination.

Assessing Sarah Palin

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

News of Republican candidate John McCain's vice presidential pick rocked the media last week. The headlines are still focused on Sarah Palin — from her daughter's pregnancy to her effectiveness with Hillary Clinton's holdout voters.

Biographer: Don't Underestimate Palin

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:54:00 EDT

Born in a small Idaho town, Sarah Palin grew up in an active and outdoorsy family, Kaylene Johnson, author of Palin's biography, "Sarah: How A Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down," tells Liane Hansen. Palin is an evangelical who in high school signed yearbooks with Bible verses, says Johnson, who also describes the governor as "fiercely competitive."

GOP Delegates In St. Paul React To Gov. Sarah Palin

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:54:00 EDT

Republicans who have gathered in St. Paul, Minn., reacted to John McCain's choice of running mate. Palin's record as an anti-abortion rights politicians appealed to many GOP delegates. Others said Palin would boost McCain is states like Pennsylvania.

Who Is Gov. Sarah Palin...

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Sen. John McCain's pick of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin means a little-known woman will now be number two on the GOP ticket. Palin is a first term governor and mother of five.

McCain Taps Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin For VP

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:43:00 EDT

As John McCain's scheduled vice presidential announcement neared Friday, a surprising name emerged as his likely pick: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. She's a 44-year-old mother of five who was elected in 2006 on a platform of challenging the old guard of the Republican Party.

Sarah Palin, A Fresh Face For The GOP

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:51:00 EDT

Sarah Palin is no stranger to the "maverick" label often assigned to her Republican running mate. Alaska's youngest and first woman governor has pushed for ethics investigations of fellow Republicans in her state, and bucked the powerful oil industry on a major natural gas pipeline project.

Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EDT

Sarah Vaughan possessed one of the legendary voices in jazz. With a multi-octave range and a luscious, supple sound, she was celebrated by critics, fans, and fellow musicians alike. In this program from 1986, Vaughan's lively and sassy personality is on display, as are her amazing vocals.

Sarah Sharp: 'Euphoria'

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:31:00 EDT

Sarah Sharp's soft spoken singing style and quiet instrumentations offer a living room, fireside closeness that keeps her away from the lounge-singer stereotypes of similarly jazz-influenced performers. With her new six-song EP, Fight or Flight, the singer-songwriter from Austin, Tex has created a lounge-pop sound that is intimate and pleasant without seeming trite.

Maine-Line Murder In Sarah Graves' Eastport

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Eastport, Maine, Sarah Graves ladles up for her readers in her Home Repair Is Homicide series is picturesque, but not picture-perfect. In fact, it's a lot like the small town the author calls home — give or take a few dead bodies.

Letters: Take Heart, Sarah Marshalls

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

In the wake of a less-than-flattering promotional campaign for the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall several listeners send messages of encouragement to the Sarah Marshalls of the world. One of those listeners is named Annie Hall.

Film Ad Campaign Tough on 'Sarah Marshalls'

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The ad campaign for the new film Forgetting Sarah Marshall includes big-city billboards with slogans that attack the title character. The ads are turning heads, especially among the many REAL Sarah Marshalls. Three Sarahs talk about life in an unexpected spotlight.