Aug 2nd, 2004 · An online animated short is under criticism from the publisher that owns the copyright to Woody Guthrie's song "This Land is Your Land." The political parody features President Bush and Democratic nominee John Kerry singing very different lyrics to the tune. Guthrie's son, Arlo, calls in from a Flying J truck stop in Des Moines, Iowa, to offer his take on the controversy.
Jul 18th, 2004 · From a continuing series on notable people and what they're reading, Weekend Edition Sunday spoke with Gigi Sohn. She's the president of Public Knowledge, an advocacy group for digital- and intellectual-property rights based in Washington.
Jul 13th, 2004 · Molly Peterson reports on proposed changes in California's law governing the making of foie gras, the fattened goose liver often used in making pâté. Animal rights activists are pleased, but food enthusiasts vow to fight back to save a beloved delicacy.
Jul 1st, 2004 · A new book collects the stories of ordinary Americans who were involved in -- and transformed by -- the country's civil rights movements. NPR's Juan Williams, who compiled the oral histories, discusses them with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Jun 26th, 2004 · One of Mexico's most popular bands has a new song deploring the unsolved murders of hundreds of women in Ciudad Juarez. The hit song, "The Women of Juarez," is getting international airplay and attracting human rights activists, much to the chagrin of local politicians. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.
Jul 6th, 1999 · NPR's Renee Montagne talks with members of the band Latin Playboys. The band's lead singer is David Hidalgo of Los Lobos fame. Hidalgo brought his group to NPR's performance studio where Renee asked them about the roots of their music. {The Latin Playboys' latest CD is "Dose" on Atlantic Records.} Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form.