John Hockenberry
The Morning Show marks John Hockenberry's return to his roots in public radio—where he was one of the medium's original innovators —after 15 years in network and cable television. During his time at ABC and NBC, he earned four Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Casey Medal. Hockenberry has also been recognized for his pioneering online content, hosts the award-winning public radio series The DNA Files, is a weeky commentator for the series The Infinite Mind and currently sits as a Distinguished Fellow at the prestigious MIT Media Lab.
Analysis, Politics, Vote 2008
Hillary Clinton celebrates a win in West Virginia
Even Barack Obama conceded it would be tough to win West Virginia.. And last night, he was more than right. Hillary Clinton took the state with a more than 40 percent lead. Clinton's near-constant presence throughout the state stood in contrast to Obama’s quick-hit, half-day Monday visit. Emily Corio is a reporter for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. She was with the Clinton campaign last night
Analysis, Economy
Stephen Dubner on the selfish act of altruism
Tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami and the Sept. 11 attacks prompted billions of dollars in donations. But following an earthquake in Pakistan that killed 80,000... not so much. How much do Americans give to charitable causes? And why? Stephen Dubner, author of "Freakonomics," has numbers and answers. More: Dubner's Freakonomics blog
Monday's question of the day: What are the contradictions in your life?
Do you need a cigarette after telling the kids not to smoke? Or are you a New Yorker with an SUV? What are the contradictions in your life? Share your answer by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE.
Monday's question of the day: What are the contradictions in your life?
Do you need a cigarette after telling the kids not to smoke? Or are you a New Yorker with an SUV? What are the contradictions in your life? Share your answer by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE.
Question of the day: Myanmar's military is blocking aid. What should the United States do?
Up to 2.5 million Burmese were "severely affected" by last week's cyclone, but the ruling military junta is blocking the aid they need. What's the United States to do? What should we do? Share your ideas by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE.
Analysis, Environment
Edward Wong on the state of Chengdu; regional analysis from Global Insight
State media estimates nearly twenty thousand people have died in the 7.9 earthquake, and tens of thousands are still buried under rubble. Fifty thousand troops are conducting searches for survivors and delivering aid, but bad weather is making a hard job harder with rain storms triggering landslides, blocking roads. The country's prime minister is personally overseeing the operation.
Environment, Nation
Polar bear 'endangered' decision approaches
The battle over global warming is being fought over a large white mammal — the polar bear. The polar bear's habitat is melting away and a collection of environmental groups including Greenpeace and the Center for Biological Diversity have come together to pressure the government to list polar bears as an endangered species.
Middle East, Politics
President Bush returns to Mideast on Israeli anniversary
President Bush is going to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for meetings with Middle Eastern leaders this week. Few are optimistic for major diplomatic results despite a schedule filled with world leaders.
Vote 2008, Nation
Young West Virginian voters mobilize
For the first time in almost 50 years, West Virginia matters. The polls already foretell West Virginia primary’s likely outcome — a victory for Hillary Clinton — but the Democratic nomination race continues to energize young voters across the state.
Environment
China's earthquake, tectonics and the shape of things to come
The earthquake that struck China’s central region yesterday is the deadliest the country has seen since 1976. We talk with Roger Bilham, professor of geological sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder, about how both natural and man-made factors created such devastation.
Environment
Chinese earthquake death roll rises to 10,000
More than 12,000 are dead in the Sichuan province alone in the 7.9 earthquake that struck southwestern China yesterday. In Mianzhu, not far from the center of the quake officials believe over 18,000 people are buried in one city.
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by Sent via email, from Judyth Brown, 6:57 AM, May 14
on In the wake of an international disaster, what image, voice or story made you give?
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by Posted by hjs, May 09, 05:40PM
on What would you tax to fix your state’s budget crisis?
I don't wait for disaster to give, I fight hunger every time I go to the grocery. By buying at least one extra item for the food bank I fight hunger every week."
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by Helen, May 13, 04:37PM
on What’s on your personal endangered list?