Apr 23rd, 2009 · A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.
Oct 9th, 2005 · Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives peeks into the lives of nine women... but only for about 10 minutes at a time. He's attracted an all-star cast to the project, which builds on his past exercises in minimalist filmmaking.
Jul 21st, 2005 · Tess Vigeland of Marketplace talks about China's decision to move to a more flexible currency system. China said Thursday it would tie its currency to a variety of currencies, rather than linking it exclusively to the U.S. dollar.
Jun 8th, 2005 · A report in Wednesday's New York Times alleges a Bush administration science policy official altered government reports on climate change to "soften" words and phrases linking greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, to global warming. The official, Philip A. Cooney, was once a lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute and has no scientific training. Madeleine Brand speaks with the author of the report, New York Times reporter Andrew Revkin.
Apr 21st, 2005 · In populous southern Florida, Broward County is taking an untraditional approach to wildlife preservation by seeking to protect a wide range of animals by linking eco-friendly yards and public green spaces.
Mar 3rd, 2005 · In an incident reportedly stemming from a feud between rap stars 50 Cent and the Game, a man was shot and wounded Monday just outside a top hip-hop radio station in New York City. It's the latest in a slew of violent clashes involving rappers over the years. Who should be held accountable? NPR's Ed Gordon discusses the issue with Kenard Gibbs, president of Vibe magazine, and Adisa Banjoko, author of Lyrical Swords Vol. 1: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix.
Dec 15th, 2004 · The monstrous Bay Bridge linking San Francisco and Oakland, Calif., may soon be given a new name: the Emperor Norton Bridge. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted 8 to 2 to rename the span in honor of the man who called for the bridge's construction over a century ago.
Dec 10th, 2004 · NPR's Mike Pesca investigates why some fans maintain undying faith in Barry Bonds' innocence, despite growing evidence linking the San Francisco Giants baseball star and home run leader to steroid use.