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Listeners Share The Stories That Stuck With Them Over 50 Years Of NPR
Saturday, May 29, 2021
We asked you what stories have captivated you over the years. Your responses included stories that made you laugh, gave you a chance to connect with your family and made you see the world differently.
Couple Wed 70 Years Died Together, From COVID-19
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Dick and Shirley Meek celebrated their 70 years of marriage in December of 2020. The following month, both died of COVID-19 within minutes of each other.
Big City Marathons Are Coming Back
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Most big city marathons were called off last year. Now that pandemic restrictions have eased, major marathons are planned for later in 2021 in cities including New York, Boston and Chicago.
For NPR's 50th — A Story Served With Laughter And Cheetos
Thursday, May 06, 2021
All Things Considered listener Michael Spikes recounts a piece heard on the show in 2006 that he used for years to teach in his media production classes.
One Listener Can't Forget 1991 Story On Haitian Cane Cutters
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
All Things Considered listener Joel Abrams shares how a story about Haitian farmworkers has stuck with him since it aired on the show in 1991.
Better Parenting With The Help Of Some Werewolves In London
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
All Things Considered listener Eddy Parker recounts a segment from 2012 that became a significant part of his relationship with his daughter.
As Arab Spring Unfolded On Twitter, Social Media Gained Foothold At NPR
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former NPR social media guru Andy Carvin about the way his realm came to affect the news business.
NPR Turns 50 And Susan Stamberg Recalls A First
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
All Things Considered turns 50 this week. To help mark that milestone, NPR's Susan Stamberg remembers an interview she did in 1989 with a dying commentator, Kim Williams.
For NPR's 50th, A Listener Remembers A Story That Guides Her As A Mother
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
All Things Considered listener Brooke Frizzell shares how a story that aired on the show in 2016 influenced her relationship with her daughter.
How NPR Shattered The Old Model Of Broadcast Journalism
Monday, May 03, 2021
In the 50 years that NPR has been around, the journalistic landscape has changed massively. We explore these changes and what role the network
For NPR's 50th: A Listener Riveted by Earthquake 6000 Miles Away
Monday, May 03, 2021
All Things Considered listener Canice Flanagan points to Melissa Block's reporting on an earthquake in China in 2008 as a story that had a dramatic effect on her.
Susan Stamberg On NPR's 50th — A Memory Made In A Closet
Monday, May 03, 2021
To mark the 50th anniversary of All Things Considered, NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg recalls a moment from the program's first decade.
The Legacy Of Chuck Geschke, Co-Founder Of Adobe
Monday, April 26, 2021
David Brock of the Computer History Museum tells us about Chuck Geschke, a co-founder of Adobe, which introduced desktop publishing.
Appalachian Road Show's New Album Confronts 'Tribulations' Past And Present
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The people of Appalachia have traditionally relied on music in times of hardship. A new bluegrass supergroup is putting a 21st-century spin on old-time music in an album perfect for our dire times.
With People Stuck At Home, Jigsaw Puzzle Sales Soar
Monday, April 13, 2020
While demand has spiked, puzzlemakers are having a hard time keeping up, especially as social distancing and business closures hobble production. Plus: tips for puzzlers.
A Broadway Star And #SunshineSongs Bring High School Musical Theater To Small Screens
Monday, March 16, 2020
High school musicals are canceled around the country over coronavirus concerns. Broadway star Laura Benanti asked disappointed high school singers for the next best thing: performance videos.
Democrats In Nevada Line Up For Their First-Ever Early Voting Caucus
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
As Nevada tries out early voting for Saturday's Democratic caucus, there have been long lines and mixed feelings about the practice of caucusing.
'London Calling' At 40: Greil Marcus Revisits His Original Review
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
"Rough. Funny. Expansive." That's how critic Greil Marcus described The Clash's album on our program in 1980. We brought him back to ask if he stands by his original review.
An Attempt At Do-It-Yourself Car Repair Goes Awry, And Takes A Surprising Turn
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
On Dec. 31, 1979, NPR's Art Silverman told the story on this program of his attempt to repair his car himself. We update the story with surprising news about the car and its recipient.
Saying Something 'That Is Us': The Villalobos Brothers Raise Their Voices
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Ernesto, Luis and Alberto Villalobos took a detour from the classical music world to embrace the sounds of their childhood with the band's latest album, Somos.