Nov 7th, 2008 · Best known as the prolific and gifted frontman for the country-rock band Bright Eyes, Oberst ventured out on his own this summer. He released his first solo album in more than a decade: an eponymous sketchbook of introspective folk and rock, steeped in Americana. The new collection of songs will be the centerpiece of a full concert by Oberst and his backing group, The Mystic Valley Band, webcast live on NPR.org Monday, Nov. 10. The performance will begin online at approximately 10 p.m. ET.
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Nov 6th, 2008 · Join four political analysts in a wide-ranging, live discussion of Barack Obama's historic victory at 1 p.m. ET Thursday on NPR.org.
Keywords: politics · victory · historian · PM · NPR.org · Obama · Barack Obama · interpretation
Nov 4th, 2008 · The U.S. Supreme Court is stepping back into the issue of vulgar language on the nation's regulated airwaves. Much has changed in the 30 years since it upheld a ban on airing the "seven dirty words" before 10 p.m., when children are likely to be watching or listening.
Keywords: national · children · speech · regulation · Supreme Court · airwaves · language · PM · Vulgar
Nov 4th, 2008 · Two years after releasing one of the best albums of 2006 (The Crane Wife), the band returns with three volumes of new songs. Like much of The Decemberists' earlier work, Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series is full of magically inventive, character-driven story-songs rooted in British folk and pop. The Decemberists will showcase the new music, along with old favorites, in a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org Friday, Nov. 7. The performance, from WXPN in Philadelphia, will begin online at approximately 9 p.m. ET.
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Oct 20th, 2008 · Today from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern: Ron Elving, NPR's senior Washington editor, hosts an online debate about public financing between Fred Wertheimer, the president and CEO of Democracy 21, and Cleta Mitchell, a longtime campaign finance lawyer. Join the discussion.
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Oct 13th, 2008 · Many are watching to see whether Taro Aso, Japan's new prime minister, can break through a tough political stalemate and overcome a flagging economy. The tough-line Aso is popular, but critics note that his party has seen a series of short-term leaders.
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Oct 8th, 2008 · Ra Ra Riot's first two years of existence have been difficult, but the band just put out a beautifully polished and inspired debut, The Rhumb Line. The group will showcase the album in a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org on Oct. 12. The performance from the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., will begin online at approximately 10:30 p.m. ET.
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Oct 3rd, 2008 · The Athens, Ga., band Of Montreal, led by frenetic frontman Kevin Barnes, has built a reputation on meticulously crafted, synth-driven psych-pop, with flamboyant production and gleeful sonic flourishes. Of Montreal brings this musical spectacle to Washington, D.C., for a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org on Oct. 9. The performance will begin streaming online at approximately 10 p.m. ET.
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