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NPR News and Notes (Off Air) (Politics)

  • Host: Ed Gordon
  • News and Note's final broadcast was on March 20, 2009. The show was cancelled due to budget constraints. From newsmaker interviews and spotlight profiles to feature stories and news coverage, News & Notes with Ed Gordon shines a light on some of the most important topics and concerns of interest to African Americans today. The program offers unique insights and illuminating observations on the day's news and trends.
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Sound Engineers Say Farewell

Fri, Mar 20 Listen
News & Notes drive engineer Marcia Caldwell and the show's technical director, Sherene Strausberg, talk with Tony Cox about their time behind the soundboards.

Stories Of Coltrane, King Leave Lasting Memories

Fri, Mar 20 Listen
Longtime News & Notes producer Roy Hurst talks with Tony Cox about the pieces he remembers most, including a special feature on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and interviews with pianist Alice Coltrane and artist Noah Purifoy.

Sharing The Little-Known Story Of Allensworth

Fri, Mar 20 Listen
News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff recalls one of her favorite segments, which focused on the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, Calif.

Roundtable: AIG Scandal Sparks Blame Game

Fri, Mar 20 Listen
The AIG bonus controversy is shaping up to be the first big firestorm for the Obama administration, as the president vows to "fix the system and culture that made this possible."

Obama Sells Econ Plan During California Tour

Fri, Mar 20 Listen
President Obama swept through California this week, fielding questions during two town hall meetings and sitting down with Tonight Show host Jay Leno.

Responding To Your Letters

Thu, Mar 19 Listen
NPR's Tony Cox and News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff read and respond to listeners' e-mails about the end of the program. Tomorrow marks the broadcast's final day on the air.

Chronicling Mike Tyson's Rise To Fame, Infamy

Thu, Mar 19 Listen
At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene.

Obama Picks UNC In NCAA Tournament Final Four

Thu, Mar 19 Listen
With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets.

Recalling Profiles Of A Politician, Jazz Legend

Thu, Mar 19 Listen
Producer Joanne Griffith joined News & Notes the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention.

An Unexpected Trip Back To Hip Hop's Early Days

Thu, Mar 19 Listen
News & Notes producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite.

Remembering A Vivid Description Of Food Addiction

Wed, Mar 18 Listen
News & Notes producer Sonata Lee Narcisse talks with Tony Cox about a memorable segment she produced on food addiction.

Roundtable: Online Activism Surrounds Stimulus Bill

Wed, Mar 18 Listen
Can a black online advocacy group convince a GOP governor to take his state's federal stimulus funds? Our bloggers weigh in on that, the AIG bonus outrage, and reflect on their experiences with News & Notes.

Report: Digital Divide Shows Signs Of Narrowing

Wed, Mar 18 Listen
A new report shows the so-called "digital divide" is closing.

Different Times Bringing Different Politics

Wed, Mar 18 Listen
As News & Notes comes to a close, Tony Cox talks with Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, about America's changing political landscape and the impact on African Americans.

Pioneering Longshoremen Leave Lasting Impact

Tue, Mar 17 Listen
News & Notes producer Zachary Slobig, who handles the show's economics coverage, talks with Tony Cox about one of his favorite segments.

Behind-The-Scenes Of 'Africa Update'

Tue, Mar 17 Listen
News & Notes producer Devin Robins talks with Tony Cox about some of her favorite "Africa Update" segments she's produced over the past two years and offers an insider's perspective on a few high-profile interviews.

Africa Update: Madagascar's President Quits

Tue, Mar 17 Listen
After weeks of political tension, Madagascar's president steps down, dissolves the government, and hands power to the military.

Roundtable: Fla. Black Press Takes On DNC

Mon, Mar 16 Listen
Up for debate on today's bloggers' roundtable: What impact is the extended economic crisis having on African Americans? Plus, is the Democratic Party taking black-owned media for granted?

Capturing President Obama's Rise To Prominence

Fri, Mar 13 Listen
A new book offers an inside look at President Obama's meteoric rise to political power, as well as the more intimate aspects of his family life.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Alvin Ailey's Influence

Wed, Mar 11 Listen
The work of Alvin Ailey the legendary dancer and choreographer lives on through his ground-breaking dance troupe, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Does One Man's Trouble Still Stigmatize The Race?

Wed, Mar 11 Listen
From R. Kelly to O.J. Simpson, when black public figures run afoul of the law, it can sometimes lead to a collective cultural embarrassment.

Report: Social Networks More Popular Than E-Mail

Wed, Mar 11 Listen
There's some surprising new information about the evolving nature of how people use the Internet and what they use it for.

Senate Passes Hotly Debated Spending Bill

Wed, Mar 11 Listen
As the Senate approves a $410 billion spending bill, President Obama says earmark reforms are in the works.

Book Tells Little Known History Of 'Reverse Passing'

Tue, Mar 10 Listen
American literature is chock full of stories of light-skinned black people passing as whites.

Civil Rights Commission Urged To Return To Activism

Tue, Mar 10 Listen
Few people are as familiar with the U.S. Civil Rights Commission as Mary Frances Berry. She served for 24 years, under four different presidents.

Africa Update: Rumors Fly After Tsvangirai Crash

Tue, Mar 10 Listen
This week, violence and protests continue in Sudan one week after an arrest warrant is issued for the country's president.

Does Stem Cell Research Hold Diabetes Cure?

Tue, Mar 10 Listen
What progress might President Obama's approach to stem cell research bring for the fight against diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and other diseases which hit the black community hard?

Dance Theater Of Harlem Flies High At 40

Mon, Mar 9 Listen
Back in 1969, ballet wasn't seen as a dance form normally associated with African Americans. But against the backdrop of the continuing fight for civil rights, one man was inspired to change that view.

Roundtable: Can Detroit Bounce Back?

Mon, Mar 9 Listen
As the median home price in Detroit falls to $7,500, what does the future look like for the Motor City?

Weighing Job Fairs, Mortgage Help In Down Economy

Mon, Mar 9 Listen
The national unemployment rate is at a 25-year high, job fairs are swamped, and there's talk of a "mortgage cram-down" to help home owners.

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