NPR Programs: News & NotesFrom newsmaker interviews and spotlight profiles to feature stories and news coverage, News & Notes shines a light on some of the most important topics and concerns of interest to African Americans today. The program offers unique insights and illuminating observations on the day's news and trends for all NPR listeners.How Faith Shapes Modern-Day Politics- September 17, 2008 In recent times, religion has played a strong role in American politics. What role is faith playing in this election year Farai Chideya speaks with Diane Winston, Knight Chair in Media and Religion at the Annenberg School for Communication.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94723698&ft=1&f=11 Roundtable: Palin's Diversity Report Card- September 17, 2008 How does Sarah Palin stack up on diversity in her own state Plus, do ex-cons deserve a place at the polls Joining in today's roundtable are bloggers Carmen Dixon, Kevin Ross, and Marc Lamont Hill.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94723695&ft=1&f=11 McCain Attack Ads Criticized Online- September 17, 2008 What does Sen. John McCain have in common with a shot-gun toting drug pusher Not enough. That's the argument in the latest installment of our online series, "Speak Your Mind." News & Notes' Geoffrey Bennett explains.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94723690&ft=1&f=11 Fed Bails Out AIG; GOP Tries To Stop 'Troopergate'- September 17, 2008 The federal government comes to the rescue of big business again, this time loaning $85 billion to the insurance company AIG. Plus, Republican lawmakers try to stop the "Troopergate" investigation against Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94723686&ft=1&f=11 Home Foreclosure Victims To Lose Their Vote- September 16, 2008 According to a recent report in the online newspaper, The Michigan Messenger, local Republican Party leaders in Macomb County, Mich., plan to use foreclosure listings to question whether voters who go to the polls are actually eligible. For more on this evolving story, Farai Chideya talks with Michael Slater and Ron Christie.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670711&ft=1&f=11 Obama Adviser Shares Candidate's Economic Plan- September 16, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama has described the latest drama on Wall Street as "the worst financial crisis since the Depression." For more on the candidate's plans to fix the nation's depressed economy, Farai Chideya speaks with Obama's economic adviser Austan Goolsbee.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670708&ft=1&f=11 McCain, Obama Campaigns Take On Wall Street- September 16, 2008 The U.S. stock market had its worst day in seven years. Financial giant Lehman Brothers went under, and the venerable Merrill Lynch was bought out by Bank of America. In the wake of these shake-ups, both presidential candidates seized the opportunity to discuss the economy.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670705&ft=1&f=11 Ridding The World Of Modern-Day Slavery- September 16, 2008 Slavery secretly thrives in some corners of the world, while in other places it is a blatant reality. For more on the reality of modern slavery, Farai Chideya speaks with Jolene Smith — co-founder of the Free the Slaves foundation — and former child slave James Kofi Annan.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670719&ft=1&f=11 Africa Update: Zimbabwe Agrees To Share Power- September 16, 2008 On today's "Africa Update," Zimbabwe political rivals say yes to a power-sharing government. Plus, corruption charges are dropped against South African ruling party leader Jacob Zuma. For analysis, Farai Chideya talks with Roxanne Lawson of TransAfrica Forum.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94670716&ft=1&f=11 Roundtable: Lose Home, Lose Vote- September 15, 2008 On today's roundtable: Voting rights issues are already popping up in advance of the elections. Plus, Sen. John McCain faces the ladies of The View in a surprisingly heated interview. And the husband of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has been subpoenaed in the so-called "Troopergate" investigation.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631519&ft=1&f=11 |