| Friedman: Mood At World Economic Forum 'Anxious' - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:11:00 -0500) - <em>New York Times</em> columnist Thomas Friedman, who has attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, for 13 consecutive years, tells NPR that people are more nervous and anxious than in years past. He says the big question is: 'When is Washington going to get well?' |
| For Tips On Riding Financial Waves, Ask Fishermen - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:17:00 -0500) - Americans suffering in the anemic economy could take a lesson from fishermen, who have learned how to manage ebbs and flows. They cooperate with their competitors, diversify their businesses and depend on their communities. Above all, they stay optimistic. |
| Elections Test Strength, Reach Of Sadr's Influence - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:08:00 -0500) - Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr — once one of Iraq's most powerful men — and the movement he heads have suffered a number of military and political setbacks. Nonetheless, his followers remain a force to be reckoned with in upcoming provincial elections. |
| Gitmo's 'Dangerous Detainees' Pose Vexing Problem - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:39:00 -0500) - When the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is closed, some of its detainees may be moved to other countries; others will be prosecuted. But some cases are more problematic; there about 100 detainees whom the Pentagon says are too dangerous to free, yet they can't be tried for a lack of evidence. |
| DVD Helps Kids With Autism Read Faces, Emotions - (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:45:00 -0500) - A video developed by British researchers uses human faces on vehicles to help teach children with autism how to recognize the emotions behind facial expressions. A study found that children who watched for at least 15 minutes a day for a month became more adept. |
| Postmaster General Hints At Mail Delivery Cuts - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:06:00 -0500) - Postmaster General John Potter says the massive deficits facing the post office could force the agency to cut out one day of mail delivery per week. In testimony for a congressional panel Wednesday, Potter asked for an end to the requirement that the agency deliver mail six days a week. |
| Super Bowl Preview: Which Team Has An Edge? - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:35:00 -0500) - Football fanatics will break out the party snacks and huddle around the big screen on Sunday for the biggest game of the year. Host Alex Cohen talks with NPR's Mike Pesca for a preview of Super Bowl XLIII. The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing the Arizona Cardinals in Tampa. |
| Winners And Losers In Stimulus Legislation - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:23:00 -0500) - The stimulus bill working its way through the House is full of money for schools, cities and infrastructure. But who's being left out? Host Alex Cohen talks to <em>Politico</em>'s Victoria McGrane about the winners and losers in the stimulus bill. |
| Gore Testifies On Climate Change On Capitol Hill - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500) - Former Vice President Al Gore took the issue of global climate change to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. He addressed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Host Alex Cohen takes a look at the proceedings. |
| N.Y. Loses Tax Revenue As Wall St. Bonuses Shrink - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500) - Bonuses paid out to Wall Street employees fell by almost half in 2008. That deeply slashed tax revenue for the state of New York. Host Alex Cohen talks to Dow Jones reporter Brett Philbin about what the loss means for the state. |
| World Economic Forum Convenes In Switzerland - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500) - Economic leaders from across the globe begin meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday for the World Economic Forum. But given the world-wide financial crisis, some are asking whether Davos is fiddling while Rome burns. |
| Senate Panel Backs Holder For Attorney General - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:53:00 -0500) - The Obama nominee overcame concerns about his involvement in Clinton-era pardons to get near-unanimous backing from the Senate Judiciary Committee. |
| Obama Faces Skepticism From The Left - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500) - President Barack Obama enjoyed a historic inauguration, but skeptics are keeping a close eye on the new administration. Syndicated Columnist David Sirota, Glen Ford, of the online magazine <em>Black Agenda Report</em>, and Katherine Spillar, of the Feminist Majority Foundation and <em>Ms Magazine</em> tell of their plans to hold the Obama administration accountable. |
| Investor: Renewable Energy Needs Federal Funding - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:52:00 -0500) - President Obama's Clean Energy initiative is meant to encourage the private sector to pump billions of dollars into green energy — even as such investment has shriveled because of the global financial slowdown. One venture capitalist says many projects will be abandoned without federal help. |
| Hamas Accused Of Cracking Down On Opponents - (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:20:00 -0500) - In Gaza, Hamas is busy working to reassert its authority and consolidate its control of the battered territory after the three-week Israeli offensive. The group's members have been cleaning up debris and handing out money, but are also accused of terrorizing political opponents. |