Barbara Walters' Lifelong 'Audition'
May 7th, 2008 · The veteran television journalist reflects on her glamorous — but unhappy — childhood, and her storied career interviewing notable celebrities, presidents and even murderers.
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Trying Out for the Voice of D.C.'s Metro System *
Jan 27th, 2006 · At a recording studio in the Washington, D.C., area, contestants audition to be the new voice of the city's subway system. Can you say "the doors are opening?" How about "please stand back?"
Auditing the Federal Science Budget for 2006
Jan 6th, 2006 · The federal science budget for 2006 boosts spending for research and development. But this year's funding picture looks somewhat different than year's past.
Symphonies Hunt for Good Conductors *
Jan 3rd, 2006 · Renee Montagne talks with music commentator Miles Hoffman about orchestra conductors and how you know a good one when you have one. In this New Year, many major symphony orchestras across the country are auditioning conductors or have recently hired new ones.
Bang a Can: Auditioning for 'Stomp' **
Nov 23rd, 2005 · For some it's a dream job: banging on cans and making music with metal. The cast of the musical Stomp gets to combine percussion and dancing, but it's tough to find people who combine those skills. Robert Smith attended auditions for the touring company to see what makes a good "stomper."
CPB Faces Questions about CEO Compensation ****
Nov 21st, 2005 · The CPB Board is facing a new set of questions as a result of recent audits of its financial conduct. They show that the two most recent chief executives have received compensation in excess of their published annual salaries of $170,000 -- and such compensation could be illegal.
'Fat Chance': A Plus-Sized Beauty Contest ****
Aug 5th, 2005 · Casting directors recently held auditions for comedian Mo'Nique's reality show Fat Chance in New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Teshima Walker figured she'd try to become one of the finalists.
Iraq Construction Contracts Under Scrutiny
Jul 28th, 2005 · Stuart Bowen, the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction, tells Steve Inskeep about audits of billions of dollars worth of contracts overseen by the U.S. government. Bowen says the rebuilding work is on track, though his office continues to uncover fraud in spending.
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