Nov 15th, 2008 · "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" depicts the way the American Dream can dissolve into bread lines and bankruptcy. Commentator Rob Kapilow and Susan Stamberg reveal the secret to the Depression-era anthem's success — and discuss its resonance today.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg has visited 49 of the 50 states. For one reason or another, Wyoming was always tantalizingly out of reach. Now, as she reports in this audio postcard, she can cross the "Equality State" off her list.
Apr 5th, 2008 · Since taking over the Cuban presidency earlier this year, Raul Castro has quietly put a series of reforms into effect designed to make Cubans, well, happier. His government has lifted a ban on owning DVD players, cell phones, microwaves and electric bicycles. NPR's Susan Stamberg speaks with Michal Voss, BBC correspondent in Havana.
Apr 5th, 2008 · NPR's Susan Stamberg recalls returning to Washington, D.C. from living in India just after the assassination of Martin Luther King -- and seeing the city in flames.
Apr 5th, 2008 · Republican presidential contender Sen. John McCain went back to his roots this week, visiting places and remembering experiences that influenced him. McCain is also searching for a running mate to help unify his party. Republican consultant Matthew Dowd speaks with NPR's Susan Stamberg.
Apr 5th, 2008 · We call in Weekend Edition's Math Guy, Keith Devlin, to help NPR's Susan Stamberg answer a listener's question about how the shuffle feature works -- or doesn't -- in iPods.
Apr 5th, 2008 · A new study shows that just being exposed to the Apple logo can make you more creative. Duke researcher Gavan Fitzsimons talks with NPR's Susan Stamberg about his study on logos and the brain.
Apr 5th, 2008 · Maysoon Pachachi, daughter of Adnan Pachachi and founder of the Independent Film & Television College in Baghdad, talks with NPR's Susan Stamberg about some of the documentaries her students have put together about life in that besieged city.