Oct 15th, 2008 · Actor and comedian David Alan Grier returns to TV tonight in Comedy Central's fake news show, Chocolate News. He offers a black perspective on the headlines and spoofs everything and everyone. Speaking with Farai Chideya, Grier explains his motivation for the show and offers a hilarious impression of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Oct 10th, 2008 · This historic election has inspired a flood of newly registered voters. But who are they, and what is motivating them to cast their ballots this November? Farai Chideya talks with a professor and three first-time voters.
Sep 16th, 2008 · Several school systems are experimenting with a new incentive to help motivate kids to earn better grades: cash. This week's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Nakelia Field weigh pros and cons of cash incentive programs in schools, and discuss whether they can truly be effective at motivating kids to perform better in classroom.
Sep 4th, 2008 · On his new album, Young Jeezy uses his motivational rasp to raise the spirits of people facing rising gas prices and unemployment rates. Though he's not a great rapper by traditional standards, the young Atlanta MC pads his raps with what he does best: big, clunky punchlines and inspirational refrains.
Aug 11th, 2008 · John Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lennon were all killed by assassins. But what were the assassins' motivations? In his new book, Wolves, Jackals, and Foxes, Kris Hollington argues there are three types of assassins: professionals, amateurs who kill for a cause and social misfits looking for fame.
Aug 7th, 2008 · Bruce Ivins may have targeted Sens. Tom Daschle and Patrick Leahy with anthrax-laced letters in 2001 because he saw them as bad Catholics owing to their pro-choice votes, officials close to the investigation say.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Both the Obama and McCain campaigns are throwing around some unimpressive names for their vice-presidential picks. What's motivating these leaks? Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about politics this week.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Where do you look among federal agencies for smart thinking about renewable energy and alternative fuels? The U.S. Postal Service. Every 1-cent increase in the price of gasoline costs it an extra $8 million. That brings a keen motivation to innovate.