Dec 26th, 2008 · Although Ari Folman's father warned him not to create the animated film about Israeli involvement in a massacre during the 1982 Lebanon war, the filmmaker did so anyway, in part to dissuade teenagers from going to war. To Folman's surprise, it was embraced by the Israeli government.
Dec 8th, 2008 · A lot of people have been asking why have Detroit's Big Three automakers have experienced such a different reception on Capital Hill than other sectors of the economy that are hurting. David Leonhardt, who writes about economics for The New York Times, tells Renee Montagne that one reason is banks can collapse overnight, while that's not true of the car industry.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Senators on the Judiciary Committee had mostly favorable reactions to news that Eric Holder is likely to be President-elect Obama's choice for attorney general. But some potential stumbling blocks remain.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke visit the Senate Banking Committee to answer questions about the Wall Street bailout — and get a tough reception.
Sep 11th, 2008 · With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.
Sep 4th, 2008 · John McCain is guaranteed a friendly reception tonight at the Republican National Convention. Not so for Barack Obama, who is appearing on the conservative leaning O'Reilly Factor. Cable news anchors are doing a lot of sniping this election and not just at the candidates. Are the days of balanced TV news gone?
Jul 24th, 2008 · Barack Obama is in Germany, where he will meet German leader Angela Merkel. The likely Democratic presidential nominee will also give the only public speech of his weeklong foreign tour, at a Berlin park. On Friday, he'll visit France. Steve Inskeep talks to journalists Stefan Kornelius in Germany and Jean Lesieur in France about Obama's expected reception in Europe.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Democratic leaders are giving the Treasury Department's plans to rescue the giant mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a favorable reception on Capitol Hill. The plan, which includes extending the companies' total line of credit to 300 billion dollars, would be attached to the housing bill now making its way through Congress.