Sep 20th, 2006 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez took the podium at the United Nations, where he launched his latest verbal salvo against President Bush and U.S. world influence. Making the sign of the cross, Chavez described Bush as "the devil" and decried Washington's misuse of its far-reaching power.
Apr 19th, 2006 · The man who has spoken for President Bush for nearly three years is leaving the pressroom podium, as Scott McClellan announces his resignation as White House press secretary. In another shift, President Bush's key strategic advisor, Karl Rove, will shed one of his administration jobs.
Feb 25th, 2005 · When Hollywood's most glamorous actors gather for the Academy Awards on Sunday, few will think about the training and skills it took to get to the podium. As an art form, acting is little understood and much maligned. In a three-part series, NPR's Lynn Neary explores the art and evolution of acting.