NPR Programs: Talk of the NationJournalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and healthcare, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world.Wall Street Woes: Who Gets A Bailout- September 16, 2008 The Dow dropped a mind-bending 500 points Sept. 15 on news that the federal government would not bail out investment banking giant Lehman Brothers. NPR's Adam Davidson, looks at why some firms get help and others don't.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94669907&ft=1&f=5 Letters: West Point, Male Teachers And Cindy McCain- September 16, 2008 Listeners comment on last week's shows: they discuss the West Point class of 2002 and the Sept. 11 attacks, the need for more male teachers in elementary school, and Cindy McCain.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670001&ft=1&f=5 Web Site Tests Students' Ethical Boundaries- September 16, 2008 The Internet has given unprecedented access to information, but where do we draw the line The Web site Postyourtest.com invites users to share old college exams online. Is it cheating — or democracyhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94668692&ft=1&f=5 Women Discuss The Palin Factor- September 16, 2008 Polls indicate that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate has boosted his popularity among female voters. Three women — each from a different political party — talk about what Palin's candidacy means for them.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94663916&ft=1&f=5 Sammy Davis, Jr.'s 'Music, Money, Madness'- September 15, 2008 Sammy Davis, Jr. made $50 million singing, dancing and cavorting with the Rat Pack but died impoverished and in debt to the IRS. Matt Birkbeck, author of the biography Deconstructing Sammy, discusses the entertainer's legacy.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94640586&ft=1&f=5 Do Medical Providers Have The Right To Refuse- September 15, 2008 The California Supreme Court recently ruled against two doctors who allegedly refused to provide artificial insemination services to lesbians. President Bush has proposed stronger protections for heath care workers who cite religious beliefs as basis for refusing service.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94633402&ft=1&f=5 Lehman, Merrill Latest Dominoes In Financial Crisis- September 15, 2008 Markets have tumbled after the investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, and the brokerage firm Merrill Lynch agreed to be bought by Bank of America. Financial experts explain what's happening on Wall Street today and discuss the larger picture for the U.S. economy.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94632004&ft=1&f=5 Jury Papers Cast Doubt On Rosenberg Conviction- September 15, 2008 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953, after a controversial trial in which they were found guilty of handing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. Now, newly released jury transcripts suggest that Ethel Rosenberg may have been convicted on perjured prosecution testimony.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631784&ft=1&f=5 Yale Senior Enjoys Uncensored Day in N. Korea- September 15, 2008 Despite North Korea's serious travel restrictions, a senior at Yale University was able to get a brief, unsupervised look inside the country. Jerry Guo says North Korea is not "all gulag and famine" — and says he saw glimmers of grassroots capitalism.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94630826&ft=1&f=5 Fungi: The Good, The Bad And The Edible- September 12, 2008 Though fungi is essential in the production of bread, beer and some cheeses, it can also be a threat to human life in the form of deadly disease and infection. Fungus experts discuss the diverse and complex nature of the underappreciated "fifth kingdom" of organisms.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94563054&ft=1&f=5 |