Nov 21st, 2008 · The Environmental Protection Agency is working on new clean air rules that would allow coal-fired power plants to be built closer to national parks. It's part of an effort by the Bush administration to put looser environmental regulations in place before leaving office.
May 16th, 2008 · Host Renee Montagne talks to author Alexandra Harney about how the Chinese media are covering this week's earthquake in Southwestern China. Harney has written about Asia for more than a decade and was the South China correspondent for the Financial Times.
Apr 7th, 2008 · On April 7, 1933, as Prohibition was winding down, legal commercial beer production resumed in the United States. A looser definition of what constituted an intoxicating beverage allowed Americans to legally enjoy beer until Prohibition's repeal nine months later. Historian William Rorabaugh, author of Alcoholic Republic, discusses the day's events.
Oct 15th, 2007 · Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. launches Fox Business Channel Monday amid hopes of a looser and more accessible style than its main competitor. It says its coverage will take a friendly attitude toward business.
Dec 8th, 2006 · "Mississippi: Believe It!" is a new public-relations campaign aimed it improving the image of a deep-South state that is often mocked by outsiders. Rick Looser owns the firm that started the campaign. He tells Steve Inskeep that the state's image is stuck in the past.
May 30th, 2006 · Boston is among several cities across the country coping with a disturbing wave of gun violence -- even though Massachusetts has some of the toughest gun-control laws in the country. Police say they are battling a thriving market in illegal guns imported from states with looser gun laws.
Dec 9th, 2005 · There's a trend toward ratings creep in the movie industry. What used to be rated PG-13 is now rated PG. Does the rating system adequately inform parents about a film's content?