NPR: Koppel on the News podcast (Investigative)
- Host: Ted Koppel
- Through essays and conversations with NPR hosts, Ted weighs in on all manner of U.S. and foreign policy from security, privacy, values and the media to Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
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- Genres: Investigative, News
- Location: Washington, DC
- Language: English
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Dreams of Free Tibet Will Go Unrealized
Sat, Apr 12
Ted Koppel says the global efforts to draw attention to China's human rights record as the Olympic torch continues its rounds is working. But, he says, as far as bringing real change in Tibet is concerned, the protests surrounding the torch are doing little.
Safety Concerns Don't Slow China's Coal Boom
Fri, Feb 22
China is struggling to produce enough energy to keep fueling its remarkable pace of economic growth. That means that coal mines throughout China are pressed to bring millions more tons of coal to the surface even as the government vows to shut unsafe mines.
Defiant Afghanistan Deserves Candidates' Attention
Sat, Feb 9
What exactly is the U.S. mission in Afghanistan? And what are the presidential candidates' policies concerning the region? NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel looks at the conflicts in the region during the past two centuries and what they mean for America's current foreign policy.
U.S. Presidents' Saudi Ritual Nearly Obsolete
Thu, Jan 17
President Bush appealed to Saudi leaders this week to increase the flow of oil -- to help to keep prices under control. It's a ritual for U.S. presidents -- and one that NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel says is almost obsolete.
The Intelligence Report and U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Sat, Dec 8
According to this week's National Intelligence Estimate, Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program four years ago. President Bush reacted to the report by saying it confirms that pressure on Iran has worked, and Iran is still dangerous.
The Intelligence Report and U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Fri, Dec 7
According to this week's National Intelligence Estimate, Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program four years ago. President Bush reacted to the report by saying it confirms that pressure on Iran has worked, and Iran is still dangerous.
U.S. Should Show Muscle in Diplomacy with China
Tue, Nov 27
NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel comments on the balance between making good business choices and having a backbone in dealing with the Chinese. Koppel says the Chinese these days don't like Americans dictating to them, and they are flexing their mouths and muscle more than previously.
U.S. Should Show Muscle in Diplomacy with China
Mon, Nov 26
NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel comments on the balance between making good business choices and having a backbone in dealing with the Chinese. Koppel says the Chinese these days don't like Americans dictating to them, and they are flexing their mouths and muscle more than previously.
U.S. Rapport with Musharraf Evokes Shah Era
Wed, Nov 21
America's close relationship with Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf recalls another ally: the Shah of Iran. It's nearly 30 years since the fall of the Shah and the rise of an Islamic state hostile toward the United States. It's still not clear whether the U.S. put too much pressure on the Shah.
U.S. Rapport with Musharraf Evokes Shah Era
Tue, Nov 20
America's close relationship with Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf recalls another ally: the Shah of Iran. It's nearly 30 years since the fall of the Shah and the rise of an Islamic state hostile toward the United States. It's still not clear whether the U.S. put too much pressure on the Shah.
U.S. Investors Drawn to China's Version of Detroit
Mon, Nov 12
Traveling through the industrial, fast-growing city of Chongqing in central China, NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel is examining the connections between Chinese workers, business and consumers and their U.S. counterparts.
U.S. Investors Drawn to China's Version of Detroit
Sat, Oct 20
Traveling through the industrial, fast-growing city of Chongqing in central China, NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel is examining the connections between Chinese workers, business and consumers and their U.S. counterparts.
Blackwater: In Iraq to Stay?
Sat, Sep 22
The U.S. security firm Blackwater USA has come under a great deal of fire from Iraqi authorities after some of its operatives were blamed for a shooting that cost civilian lives. But the truth is, the company will be needed even more if a drawdown of U.S. troops occurs.
Petraeus Is Selling; Is America Buying?
Fri, Sep 14
Gen. David Petraeus has offered two days of testimony on Capitol Hill. Is America buying into his comments? What do the general's words on Iraq mean for the future of the war effort?
Petraeus Is Selling; Is America Buying?
Wed, Sep 12
Gen. David Petraeus has offered two days of testimony on Capitol Hill. Is America buying into his comments? What do the general's words on Iraq mean for the future of the war effort?
U.S. Mission in Iraq Likely to Change
Sat, Sep 8
The U.S. mission in Iraq is likely to change in the coming months. President Bush may placate the Democrats and gradually pull out troops or move them out of harms by stationing them at bases and having them train the Iraqis. But the new mission will take years.
U.S. Mission in Iraq Likely to Change
Fri, Sep 7
The U.S. mission in Iraq is likely to change in the coming months. President Bush may placate the Democrats and gradually pull out troops or move them out of harms by stationing them at bases and having them train the Iraqis. But the new mission will take years.
The Plight of Iraq's Prime Minister
Wed, Aug 29
NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel talks about Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki -- his interests and the United States, where he has been publicly criticized recently by Democrats and Republicans.
U.S., China Tied at the Ankle on Mine Safety
Mon, Aug 20
Coal mining safety has improved in the United States since the industrial revolution. But China is running far behind. NPR Senior Analyst Ted Koppel talks about why it is in America's best interests to help China move along.
U.S., China Tied at the Ankle on Mine Safety
Fri, Aug 10
Coal mining safety has improved in the United States since the industrial revolution. But China is running far behind. NPR Senior Analyst Ted Koppel talks about why it is in America's best interests to help China move along.
Checkbook Is No Solution for Terrorism
Fri, Jul 20
Last week, Congress voted to double the reward for information leading to the capture of Osama bin Laden. But, NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel says, the scourge of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism can't be solved with a checkbook.
Politics and Competence: Competing Priorities
Thu, Jul 12
New revelations about the surgeon general's role in the Bush administration highlight the perils of putting politics ahead of competence.
Facing an Enemy that Wields Kids as Weapons
Thu, Jun 21
NPR Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel comments on the resolve of enemies who will use children as shields -- or blow them up in cars with bombs. What are we up against?
A Duty to Mislead: Politics and the Iraq War
Mon, Jun 11
Democrats are telling voters that if they are elected, all U.S. troops will be pulled out of Iraq. But as Sen. Hillary Clinton privately told a senor military adviser, she knows there will be some troops there for decades. It's an example of how in some cases, politics can force dishonesty.
No Easy Way Out of Iraq
Fri, Jun 1
A senior Army officer says that U.S. troops will be in Iraq for three to five years -- at least. Can President Bush devise a plan for Iraq that is acceptable to Iraqi leaders but sustainable at home?
Seeking Progress and Perspective on Iraq Death Toll
Thu, May 31
Casualties in Iraq are high. May has been a brutal month for American soldiers in Iraq; but it would be a mistake to think that it's the number of deaths alone that is creating the sense of national urgency to improve the situation in Iraq.
Democrats Can Revel in GOP's Troubles, for Now
Wed, May 2
The Democrats might be celebrating in the midst of the showdown with the White House over funding the war in Iraq. But they should look beyond politics, because the problem could soon be theirs to solve.
Giuliani's Remarks? 'Outrageous' and Familiar
Sat, Apr 28
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's assertion that the nation will "suffer more losses" from terrorism if the Democrats win in 2008 is outrageous. But it was no less outrageous when it worked in 2004 for President Bush.
Halberstam Dissected America, Good and Bad
Tue, Apr 24
David Halberstam, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, died in a car crash Monday in California. He rose to prominence during the Vietnam War and went on to dissect many of the institutions of America in the second half of the 20th century.
Iran Crisis: 'Deja Vu All Over Again'
Tue, Apr 3
Are their parallels to be found between Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines and the seizure of U.S. hostages by Iran in 1979? If history is any guide, the British service members may be there for a while.
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