NPR Programs: Day to DayWhether you're running errands, working or eating lunch, Day to Day keeps you up-to-date with major news stories and piques your interest with intriguing features.'Marketplace': Net Worth of U.S. Households Down- June 6, 2008 The net worth of U.S. households fell in the first quarter, the second straight decline, thanks to the double-whammy of sliding home values and the plunge in stock prices, the Federal Reserve says in a new report.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240935&ft=1&f=17 Epic NBA Rivalry Has Continuing Star Power- June 6, 2008 The NBA's most storied rivalry is back in a big way as the Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals. The match-up has hoops fans reminiscing about the old days, but there's plenty of star power in the current series.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240932&ft=1&f=17 Broadcom CEO Embroiled in Scandal- June 6, 2008 Broadcom was once synonymous with the booming tech industry of the 1990s. Now CEO Henry Nicholas is tangled in sex, drug and fraud scandals.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240924&ft=1&f=17 How to Orchestrate a Graceful Exit- June 6, 2008 At the end of a long party, what's the proper etiquette when you just want that last guest to leave Lydia Ramsey, an etiquette expert in Savannah, Ga., explains.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240921&ft=1&f=17 The Battle for the White Working Class- June 6, 2008 If he wants to win in November, presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama has to win over Hillary Clinton's base of support. Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia talks about how Obama can appeal to working-class whites, Latinos and older female voters.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240915&ft=1&f=17 'Summary Judgment': 'Zohan' Worth Messing With- June 6, 2008 Mark Jordan Legan of Slate.com shares what the critics are saying about the new Adam Sandler comedy You Don't Mess with the Zohan, the John C. Reilly office farce The Promotion and the animated film Kung Fu Panda.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240938&ft=1&f=17 Finding 'Mr. Happiness'- June 6, 2008 On a street corner in suburban Las Vegas, one man has been reaching out to people all day, every day, for the last six years. Larry Johnson, a.k.a. "Mr. Happiness," wears colorful costumes, dances, waves and blows kisses to passing drivers.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240947&ft=1&f=17 Oil Speculation Driving Up Gas Prices- June 6, 2008 It's no longer news that oil prices are skyrocketing. But David Cho of The Washington Post reported Friday that it might be more than just supply and demand contributing to the high prices: Some say oil speculation is to blame.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240927&ft=1&f=17 Should Obama Make Another Race Speech- June 6, 2008 NPR News Analyst Juan Williams takes a look back at the week in politics. He discusses his suggestion that Democrat Barack Obama make another speech to put the issue of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright behind him for good.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240918&ft=1&f=17 'Triumph's' Master Writes for the Big Screen- June 6, 2008 Robert Smigel, the man behind some of the funniest characters on late-night television, including Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, co-wrote the movie You Don't Mess with the Zohan.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91240951&ft=1&f=17 |