https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102051016 Hear the News & Notes program for March 18, 2009 en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:40:17 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 https://www.npr.org/programs/news-and-notes/2009/03/18/102051016/ A new report shows the so-called "digital divide" is closing. Tony Cox talks with <em>News & Notes</em> producer Geoffrey Bennett about the latest findings. They are joined by Web producer Geoffrey Gardner, as the three recap the broadcast's online innovations. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051022/report-digital-divide-shows-signs-of-narrowing https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051022/report-digital-divide-shows-signs-of-narrowing A new report shows the so-called "digital divide" is closing. Tony Cox talks with News & Notes producer Geoffrey Bennett about the latest findings. They are joined by Web producer Geoffrey Gardner, as the three recap the broadcast's online innovations.

]]> The AIG bonus battle rages on Capitol Hill today, with the CEO of the insurance giant facing withering criticism from heated lawmakers. But how much can the administration really do about it? Tony Cox talks with Sherrilyn Ifill and Robert George. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051012/aig-bonus-outrage-heads-to-the-hill https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051012/aig-bonus-outrage-heads-to-the-hill The AIG bonus battle rages on Capitol Hill today, with the CEO of the insurance giant facing withering criticism from heated lawmakers. But how much can the administration really do about it? Tony Cox talks with Sherrilyn Ifill and Robert George.

]]> As <em>News & Notes</em> comes to a close, Tony Cox talks with Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, about America's changing political landscape and the impact on African Americans. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051017/different-times-bringing-different-politics https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051017/different-times-bringing-different-politics As News & Notes comes to a close, Tony Cox talks with Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, about America's changing political landscape and the impact on African Americans.

]]> Can a black online advocacy group convince a GOP governor to take his state's federal stimulus funds? Our bloggers weigh in on that, the AIG bonus outrage, and reflect on their experiences with <em>News & Notes</em>. On today's final bloggers' roundtable, Tony Cox talks with Carmen Dixon, Kevin Ross, and Baratunde Thurston. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051027/roundtable-online-activism-surrounds-stimulus-bill https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051027/roundtable-online-activism-surrounds-stimulus-bill Can a black online advocacy group convince a GOP governor to take his state's federal stimulus funds? Our bloggers weigh in on that, the AIG bonus outrage, and reflect on their experiences with News & Notes. On today's final bloggers' roundtable, Tony Cox talks with Carmen Dixon, Kevin Ross, and Baratunde Thurston.

]]> <em>News & Notes</em> producer Sonata Lee Narcisse talks with Tony Cox about a memorable segment she produced on food addiction. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051032/remembering-a-vivid-description-of-food-addiction https://www.npr.org/2009/03/18/102051032/remembering-a-vivid-description-of-food-addiction News & Notes producer Sonata Lee Narcisse talks with Tony Cox about a memorable segment she produced on food addiction.

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