NPR: News & Notes for March 19, 2009 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110242 Hear the News & Notes program for March 19, 2009 en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:41:17 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: News & Notes for March 19, 2009 https://www.npr.org/programs/news-and-notes/2009/03/19/102110242/ Chronicling Mike Tyson's Rise To Fame, Infamy At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, <em>Tyson</em>, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110258/chronicling-mike-tysons-rise-to-fame-infamy https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110258/chronicling-mike-tysons-rise-to-fame-infamy

At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, Tyson, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life.

]]> Responding To Your Letters NPR's Tony Cox and <em>News & Notes</em> editor Sasa Woodruff read and respond to listeners' e-mails about the end of the program. Tomorrow marks the broadcast's final day on the air. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110263/responding-to-your-letters https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110263/responding-to-your-letters NPR's Tony Cox and News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff read and respond to listeners' e-mails about the end of the program. Tomorrow marks the broadcast's final day on the air.

]]> Obama Picks UNC In NCAA Tournament Final Four With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets. Tony Cox talks with <em>New York Times</em> sports columnist Bill Rhoden. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110253/obama-picks-unc-in-ncaa-tournament-final-four https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110253/obama-picks-unc-in-ncaa-tournament-final-four With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets. Tony Cox talks with New York Times sports columnist Bill Rhoden.

]]> An Unexpected Trip Back To Hip Hop's Early Days <em>News & Notes</em> producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110243/an-unexpected-trip-back-to-hip-hops-early-days https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110243/an-unexpected-trip-back-to-hip-hops-early-days News & Notes producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite.

]]> Recalling Profiles Of A Politician, Jazz Legend Producer Joanne Griffith joined <em>News & Notes</em> the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She recalls as two of her favorite segments, a feature on the personal and political life of former presidential candidate John McCain, plus a profile of jazz legend Hazel Scott. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110248/recalling-profiles-of-a-politician-jazz-legend https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110248/recalling-profiles-of-a-politician-jazz-legend Producer Joanne Griffith joined News & Notes the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She recalls as two of her favorite segments, a feature on the personal and political life of former presidential candidate John McCain, plus a profile of jazz legend Hazel Scott.

]]> Jada Pinkett Smith Talks Career, Quells Rumors In a career that spans almost 20 years, Jada Pinkett Smith has built a portfolio as an actress, singer, songwriter, and director. She talks with Tony Cox about her new TNT drama and addresses rumors about her marriage to actor Will Smith and allegations that a school she co-founded has ties to Scientology. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110238/jada-pinkett-smith-talks-career-quells-rumors https://www.npr.org/2009/03/19/102110238/jada-pinkett-smith-talks-career-quells-rumors In a career that spans almost 20 years, Jada Pinkett Smith has built a portfolio as an actress, singer, songwriter, and director. She talks with Tony Cox about her new TNT drama and addresses rumors about her marriage to actor Will Smith and allegations that a school she co-founded has ties to Scientology.

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