NPR: News & Notes for March 17, 2009 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102003756 Hear the News & Notes program for March 17, 2009 en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:39:45 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: News & Notes for March 17, 2009 https://www.npr.org/programs/news-and-notes/2009/03/17/102003756/ Mexican Drug War Creeps Into U.S. Border Towns A drug war is raging across the border. Over 6,000 people were killed in drug-related violence in Mexico last year. The body count is mounting, and the violence is spilling into the United States. Tony Cox explores how U.S. officials are addressing the growing crisis. Plus, how can travelers stay out of danger? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003748/mexican-drug-war-creeps-into-u-s-border-towns https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003748/mexican-drug-war-creeps-into-u-s-border-towns

A drug war is raging across the border. Over 6,000 people were killed in drug-related violence in Mexico last year. The body count is mounting, and the violence is spilling into the United States. Tony Cox explores how U.S. officials are addressing the growing crisis. Plus, how can travelers stay out of danger?

]]> Behind-The-Scenes Of 'Africa Update' <em>News & Notes</em> producer Devin Robins talks with Tony Cox about some of her favorite "Africa Update" segments she's produced over the past two years and offers an insider's perspective on a few high-profile interviews. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003762/behind-the-scenes-of-africa-update https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003762/behind-the-scenes-of-africa-update News & Notes producer Devin Robins talks with Tony Cox about some of her favorite "Africa Update" segments she's produced over the past two years and offers an insider's perspective on a few high-profile interviews.

]]> Pioneering Longshoremen Leave Lasting Impact <em>News & Notes</em> producer Zachary Slobig, who handles the show's economics coverage, talks with Tony Cox about one of his favorite segments. It's the story of a father and a daughter, both pioneering black longshoremen on the docks of the busiest port in the country. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003767/pioneering-longshoremen-leave-lasting-impact https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003767/pioneering-longshoremen-leave-lasting-impact News & Notes producer Zachary Slobig, who handles the show's economics coverage, talks with Tony Cox about one of his favorite segments. It's the story of a father and a daughter, both pioneering black longshoremen on the docks of the busiest port in the country.

]]> Africa Update: Madagascar's President Quits After weeks of political tension, Madagascar's president steps down. Plus, Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for aid workers, and the president of Sudan says all foreign aid groups need to leave. On the final "Africa Update," Tony Cox speaks with Emira Woods and Bill Fletcher. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003757/africa-update-madagascars-president-quits https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/102003757/africa-update-madagascars-president-quits After weeks of political tension, Madagascar's president steps down. Plus, Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for aid workers, and the president of Sudan says all foreign aid groups need to leave. On the final "Africa Update," Tony Cox speaks with Emira Woods and Bill Fletcher.

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