NPR Programs: All Things Considered

For two hours every weekday, All Things Considered hosts Robert Siegel, Michele Norris and Melissa Block present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features.

Schwarzenegger To Veto California Budget - September 17, 2008

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is about to become the first governor in state history to veto an entire budget. He says the much-delayed plan that lawmakers approved lacked long-term fiscal reforms and would hurt taxpayers.
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In Va., Palin Draws Mixed Reaction Among Women - September 17, 2008

Women in the swing state of Virginia find themselves changing their minds about John McCain since he chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. But they're not all changing their minds in the same way.
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Alaska GOP Tries To Stall Trooper Probe - September 17, 2008

Not so long ago, there was bipartisan agreement on an investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's dismissal of the state's top public safety officer. Now, that bipartisanship has gone and Republicans have called the investigation tainted and moved to block it.
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In Galveston, Texas, Ike Hits Historic Buildings - September 17, 2008

Among the many structures Hurricane Ike damaged or washed away are some historic sites in Galveston, Texas. The famed Balinese Room, where Frank Sinatra once sang, and other landmarks were in Ike's path.
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In 2008 Election, Nev. County May Have Key Role - September 17, 2008

Democrats have made big gains in voter registration in Nevada. Eric Herzik, professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Reno, says while Barack Obama may do well in Clark County, where Las Vegas is, to win the election, the race may come down to Washoe County, home to Reno.
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Wall Street Puts Economy Back On Campaign Radar - September 17, 2008

The 2008 presidential campaign has shifted focus rapidly all year, often from one political kerfuffle to the next. This week, though, it's back to issue No. 1 for voters: the economy. Both Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are on message.
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Woody Allen Routine On Moose Hunting Recalled - September 17, 2008

In a political season where moose hunting has become highlighted, Woody Allen's standup routine in which he tells a tall tale about how he shot a moose is recalled. The moose lives and comes in second in a costume party contest — to a Jewish couple in a moose costume.
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Moose Hunting For Dummies - September 17, 2008

Sarah Palin has not only buoyed John McCain's poll numbers — she's brought a bright, shining light to one of Alaska's most enduring pasttimes: moose hunting. Joe Dilley, owner and operator of Joe's Guide Service in Soldotna, Alaska, says the fun in moose hunting ends when you pull the trigger.
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Pollsters For McCain, Obama Discuss Gender, Race - September 17, 2008

Ed Goeas, a GOP strategist who is polling for the Mccain campaign, says Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's running mate gave the ticket a 20-point turnaround with white women. Cornell Belcher, who is part of Barack Obama's polling team, says the so-called Bradley Effect is less of a factor now than in the past.
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U.N. Tribunal Holds Hearing On Karadzic Trial - September 17, 2008

The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has held a hearing on the Karadzic case. The judges met with the prosecution and defense to discuss preparations for the trial of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic.
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