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  • Host: Liane Hansen
  • Covers newsmakers and artists, scientists and politicians, music makers of all kinds, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events.
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  • Genres: News
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Language: English
  • Networks: NPR
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The 11th Annual Director's Cuts Gift Guide

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
So far, 2009 has been the year of Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. But if you're looking for music gift ideas beyond the blockbusters, Weekend Edition director Ned Wharton picks a few hidden gems for fans of jazz, world music, classical and rock.

So Heidegger And This Hippo Go To Heaven…

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Host Liane Hansen speaks with Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, co-authors of Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates. The book takes a hilarious view on the philosophy, theology and the psychology of mortality and immortality.

Florida State Football Coach Bowden Says Farewell

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Longtime head football coach at Florida State University Bobby Bowden has announced his retirement. Essayist and lifelong fan Diane Roberts has her say on the matter.

The 10 Best Cookbooks Of 2009

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
If you're the kind of person who's always believed that a book can teach you to do anything, this year's crop of cookbooks will prove you right. Cooks lacking confidence will find comfort in detailed instructions and comprehensive how-tos.

Everglades Restoration Project Finally Breaks Ground

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
This past week, state and federal officials broke ground on a long-awaited project key to the restoration of the Everglades. The project is part of a plan passed by Congress in 1989. It's long overdue and could be important in getting water back to the parched Everglades National Park.

New President's Challenge Begins In Honduras

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Pepe Lobo won last week's controversial presidential election in Honduras, but now he faces huge challenges. In addition to moving past the worst political crisis in the region in decades, Lobo will have to deal with a wide range of social and economic problems.

Supplying The Demand For Primary Care Doctors

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
As law makers debate health care overhaul, they are also considering ways to increase the number of primary care doctors across the country. If the plan passes, it will cover 30 million additional Americans and some fear there aren't enough doctors to meet the anticipated need. Host Liane Hansen talks to Dr. Atul Grover, the chief advocacy officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Obama Breaks Away For Nobel, Climate Change

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
President Obama jets off to Copenhagen to address the global conference on climate change, then on to Oslo to pick up his Nobel Peace Prize. Back home, Congress wrestles with overhauling the health care and financial service industries and administration officials continue their sales job on the president's plan for Afghanistan. Host Liane Hansen talks to Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving.

Obama Rallies Senate Democrats On Health Care

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
The big news in the Senate health care debate Sunday will happen off the Senate floor. President Obama is set to motorcade up to the Capitol for a pep talk with Democratic senators. The Senate is working away on its huge health overhaul, with Democrats hoping to make some headway on the bill, and Republicans hoping to slow things down.

Tales Of The Tape: Introducing The Jazz Loft

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
In 1957, a celebrated photographer moved into a building known as a hangout for New York City's top jazz musicians. W. Eugene Smith began to obsessively tape-record and photograph everything he saw and heard, from his cats to the cats holding forth in late-night jam sessions.

Nouns In Famous People's Names

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Every answer is the name of a famous person. The person's last name is a plural noun that is part of a category. The clues are the person's first name and the category of the last name. For example, if the clues are Britney and weapons, the answer is Britney Spears, because spears are weapons.

Your Letters: Dangerous Highways, Norman Rockwell

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Host Liane Hansen reads listener letters about last week's segments on dangerous highways, Norman Rockwell and an eco-friendly Christmas.

Your Chicken Is Probably Contaminated

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
A recent Consumer Reports study finds that two-thirds of whole broiler chickens tested across the country harbored salmonella and/or campylobacter. Urvashi Rangan is the author of the study, and tells host Liane Hansen which chickens made the good and bad lists.

Nontraditional Teachers May Be In Mich.'s Future

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
If you're a teacher in Michigan, odds are you attended a teaching college. That's because the state requires nearly all teachers to get traditional training. But the promise of federal funds is pressuring Michigan to loosen its rules and hire teachers with alternative certification.

Christmas Tip For Consumers: Stay Out Of The Red

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
In December, many people put red and green together to make their homes look more festive. But financial advisers say that when heading to the mall, shoppers would be wise to stick with the green and stay out of the red. In other words, pay with cash, not credit.

Millions In U.S. Do Their Banking Without Banks

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
A new FDIC survey finds that 17 million adults don't have bank accounts at all. Another 43 million have bank accounts, but choose to use alternatives like check-cashing stores and payday lenders instead. The FDIC wants consumers to rely more on insured banks, but many feel it's in their financial interest to stay away.

Shortfalls Force Hard Cuts In Washington State

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
Across the country, state legislators are taking drastic steps to deal with the financial hangover as they write their upcoming budgets. Host Liane Hansen talks to Chris Gregoire, governor of Washington, about how her state is dealing with its budget shortfall.

Countries Gather To Fight Climate Change

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
As representatives from around the world gather this week to discuss climate change in Copenhagen, host Liane Hansen talks with former Colorado congressman and senator Tim Wirth. He's president of the United Nations Foundation, an organization which, in part, advocates for environmental issues.

This December, Hang Out At The Fabled Jazz Loft

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
In the New York of the 1950s and '60s, a loft building on Sixth Avenue in the heart of the flower district became an insider's spot for artists and jazz musicians. They played music and hung out there for years, and because of one man, tape recorders were running practically the whole time. The man was photographer W. Eugene Smith. Coming up in December, Weekend Edition begins a series revealing some of the sounds and stories that have emerged from Smith's huge project.

How To Have A Green Christmas

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to Anna Getty about how to make the holiday season more eco-friendly. Getty's new book of tips, craft ideas and recipes is called I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas.

The Reality Behind Fantasy Fiction

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Fantasy fiction is often seen as escapist literature. But that's not always the case. Fantastic elements in stories are often the only way a writer can approach a subject that is all too real. Fantasy pros Ann and Jeff VanderMeer say fantasy literature is a haven that allows them to tackle difficult real-life subjects in a way they feel is both effective and expressive.

Seeing Seabirds Is A Twitcher's Rare Treat

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Every year thousands of storm petrels summer on the remote islands to the north of Scotland. The arduous journey to see the small seabirds demands more than a birdwatcher's interest it requires the tenacity of a twitcher, someone who travels far to find rare birds.

Woman Skier's Health Scare Threatened Medal Hopes

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Cross country skier Kikkan Randall is the first American woman to win a World Cup cross-country event, and could be the first American woman to medal in the Olympics. She's battled a series of frightening blood clots that had her wondering if she would have to give up competing.

Phasing Out Pennies In A Bid For Change

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
There been a long-running debate about the future of America's one-cent coin, and at least one store owner in Berkeley, Calif., has decided to take a personal stand. Alko Office Supply refuses to take any pennies.

The Deadliest Roads Are Rural

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
The roads traveled least are the nation's deadliest roads, according to federal highway data. More Americans die on rural highways than on urban streets and freeways. U.S. Highway 6 in Utah in particular has earned a reputation as a deadly rural road.

New Kinds Of Clunkers May Qualify For Cash

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
If you've been waiting to trade up from your old washer and dryer, you might want to get in the game. The Department of Energy is putting the finishing touches on a stimulus program to encourage shoppers to buy more energy-efficient home appliances. It's similar to the Cash for Clunkers program, except you don't have to haul your refrigerator to a car lot. Guest host Jacki Lyden speaks with Jill Notini of the Association of Home Appliance manufacturers to understand how the program will work.

Climate Change Bill Faces Delays In Senate

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
While the House narrowly passed a climate change bill last summer, the Senate isn't expected to act until next spring. Five Senate committees have to weigh in before a final bill can go before the full Senate. The issue has taken a back seat to health care.

Honduras Vote May Not Heal Wounds From Coup

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
In Honduras Saturday, voters are going to the polls to choose a new president. The election comes after a coup last June which forced then-President Manuel Zelaya out of office. His ouster has divided many countries in the region, some of whom have contested the legality of today's election. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to NPR's Jason Beaubien about the elections.

Norman Rockwell's Cast Of Children Revealed

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Norman Rockwell, the noted American illustrator and photographer, never hid the fact that his thousands of magazine covers and pictures were painted from photographs. A new book shows the photos and paintings side by side and the Rockwell Museum is putting tens of thousands of the photos online. Guest host Jacki Lyden traveled to Stockbridge, Mass., to talk to child models whose lives were touched by being involved in Rockwell's work.

Solving This One Will Be A Fine Trick

Sun, Nov 29 Listen
Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that has the letters N-E-T consecutively inside. Specifically, the letters N-E will end the first word, and T will start the second. For example, if the clue is cause of a breakdown on the road, the answer would be engine trouble.

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