Jul 29th, 2008 · Cash-strapped utility companies are beginning to reconsider the strengths of solar energy. According to ex-NASA engineer O. Glenn Smith, solar-panel satellites could gather massive amounts of energy and beam it to earth for the price electricity costs now.
Jul 14th, 2008 · Mr. Jalopy, a leader of the Makers Movement, pushes individuals and corporations to reconsider the meaning of ownership. The movement, which emphasizes fixing rather than discarding objects, is gathering steam across the country.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Schumann's Piano Concerto was the result of a major rewrite. Paul Chihara did a little reworking of his own on Schumann's Overture, Scherzo and Finale. The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra plays both remodeled pieces at Carnegie Hall.
May 4th, 2008 · Teacher Chela Delgado once hated standardized tests and didn't want to make her students take them, but then she started listening to some of the children's parents. She reveals how families in under-resourced schools are pursuing what they see as best for their kids.
Feb 28th, 2008 · David Gardner, co-founder of the Motley Fool, talks about how to navigate the stock market in today's turbulent economy. He also checks in on the $10,000 imaginary dollars in Neal Conan's fantasy stock portfolio. Is it time to reconsider Talk of the Nation's investments?
Dec 18th, 2007 · About 140,000 businesses in Arizona are awaiting a judge's decision on whether the "Legal Arizona Workers Law" will take effect Jan. 1. The law punishes businesses that knowingly employ illegal immigrants. The judge threw out the initial suit but is re-hearing the case after new defendants were named.
Oct 25th, 2007 · Critics have been calling The New Pornographers a supergroup for years. Meredith Ochs calls the designation a misnomer, though the vibrant pop arrangements of the band's new album Challengers lead her to reconsider her nomenclature.
Sep 23rd, 2007 · Florida's Democratic Party refuses to reconsider its decision to hold its presidential primary on Jan. 29, 2008. In defying the national party leadership, the party risks being denied accreditation for its delegates at next summer's Democratic National Convention.