Sep 23rd, 2008 · Lee Atwater, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is remembered for being a ruthless political operative. But in a new documentary about Atwater's controversial life and legacy, filmmaker Stefan Forbes shows that despite his reputation as "Darth Vader," Atwater won the respect of many, including political enemies.
Aug 1st, 2008 · The Judd Apatow comedy team has turned every stoner's worst nightmare — our ganja-connoisseur heroes must flee a corrupt cop and a ruthless druglord — into a surprisingly artful comedy.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Steve Inskeep has today's Last Word in business.
Mar 17th, 2008 · In the television series 24, he's quiet, focused and ruthless when it comes to defending his country from terrorist attacks. Millions of fans sit on the edges of their seats waiting to see how Jack Bauer will save the country once again. Maybe they'd like to think there's a real Jack Bauer out there to protect us. For our "In Character" series, NPR's Pam Fessler examines Jack Bauer.
Feb 13th, 2008 · Foreclosure, we're told, is a last resort. But some distressed homeowners are voluntarily walking away from their mortgages, a practice the mortgage industry calls "ruthless default." But some economists argue it's not ruthless, just good business sense.
Nov 9th, 2007 · During the Korean War, a brutal nine-day trek through the Korean countryside left nearly 100 American prisoners dead. Wayman Simpson, one of those POWs, recounts the ordeal and his treatment at the hands of a ruthless Korean officer nicknamed The Tiger.
Oct 5th, 2007 · Michael Clayton is a smart and suspenseful legal thriller about desperate men searching for redemption in a cold and ruthless world. Issues like corporate malfeasance lurk around the movie's edges along with themes of moral responsibility, conscience and regeneration.
Jun 28th, 2007 · The food memoir now has a major shelf in most big bookstores. We asked Ruth Reichl, the editor of Gourmet magazine and the author of two food memoirs, to talk about some of her favorite books about food.