NPR Programs: Talk of the Nation https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5 Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and health care, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 0.9.28 Sat, 18 May 2024 03:58:42 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Programs: Talk of the Nation https://www.npr.org/programs/talk-of-the-nation/ The Science in Science FIction GUESTS: WILLIAM GIBSON author of <em>Neuromancer</em>, <em>Mona Lisa Overdrive</em> and <em>Virtual Light</em>. DAVID BRIN astronomer, professor and author of <em>Foundation's Triumph,</em> <em>Infinity's Shore</em>, and <em>The Postman</em>. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:23:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/1067220/the-science-in-science-fiction https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/1067220/the-science-in-science-fiction GUESTS: WILLIAM GIBSON author of Neuromancer, Mona Lisa Overdrive and Virtual Light. DAVID BRIN astronomer, professor and author of Foundation's Triumph, Infinity's Shore, and The Postman.

]]> After 11 Years Behind The Host Mic, Neal Conan Signs Off NPR's Neal Conan reflects on his 11 years of hosting <em>Talk of the Nation</em> and thanks some of the influential contributors to the show along the way. After 36 years at NPR, Conan signs off. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282378/after-11-years-behind-the-host-mic-neal-conan-signs-off https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282378/after-11-years-behind-the-host-mic-neal-conan-signs-off NPR's Neal Conan reflects on his 11 years of hosting Talk of the Nation and thanks some of the influential contributors to the show along the way. After 36 years at NPR, Conan signs off.

]]> Hopes And Fears For The Future Of The World, With Ted Koppel The conflict in Syria rages on, the United States' relationship with Iran remains strained, and China is taking hold as an emerging superpower. As part of <em>TOTN's</em> "Looking Ahead" series, NPR commentator Ted Koppel looks to the future of international relations. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282376/hopes-and-fears-for-the-future-of-the-world-with-ted-koppel https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282376/hopes-and-fears-for-the-future-of-the-world-with-ted-koppel The conflict in Syria rages on, the United States' relationship with Iran remains strained, and China is taking hold as an emerging superpower. As part of TOTN's "Looking Ahead" series, NPR commentator Ted Koppel looks to the future of international relations.

]]> What's The Talk Of Your Nation? In the final broadcast of <em>TOTN</em>, NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving, senior business editor Marilyn Geewax and science correspondent Richard Harris discuss the big stories they're covering. Callers talk about the issues that have their communities and social circles abuzz. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282372/whats-the-talk-of-your-nation https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282372/whats-the-talk-of-your-nation In the final broadcast of TOTN, NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving, senior business editor Marilyn Geewax and science correspondent Richard Harris discuss the big stories they're covering. Callers talk about the issues that have their communities and social circles abuzz.

]]> So Hard To Say Goodbye: Advice For Farewell Notes On the final day of <em>Talk of the Nation</em>, staff and colleagues have been faced with the dilemma of how to say goodbye. When your words fail, a greeting card can supply the right sentiment. Former Hallmark greeting card writer David Dickerson gives advice on saying goodbye. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282374/so-hard-to-say-goodbye-advice-for-farewell-notes https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/196282374/so-hard-to-say-goodbye-advice-for-farewell-notes On the final day of Talk of the Nation, staff and colleagues have been faced with the dilemma of how to say goodbye. When your words fail, a greeting card can supply the right sentiment. Former Hallmark greeting card writer David Dickerson gives advice on saying goodbye.

]]> Gospel Legend Mavis Staples Comes 'Full Circle' The gospel legend, whose new album is titled <em>One True Vine</em>, has a career spanning more than 60 years. She says of the record, made in collaboration with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, "I've gone from the strictly gospel to folk to country, and here I am right back at home where I began." Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:01:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195907958/gospel-legend-mavis-staples-on-sixty-years-of-song https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195907958/gospel-legend-mavis-staples-on-sixty-years-of-song One True Vine is her second album-length collaboration with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy.'/>

The gospel legend, whose new album is titled One True Vine, has a career spanning more than 60 years. She says of the record, made in collaboration with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, "I've gone from the strictly gospel to folk to country, and here I am right back at home where I began."

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]]> NPR Staff A Look Ahead And A Farewell To The Political Junkie In the final edition of the Political Junkie, NPR's Ken Rudin looks ahead to 2014 and 2016 elections with democratic pollster Anna Greenberg and Republican strategist Vin Weber. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195924479/a-look-ahead-and-a-farewell-to-the-political-junkie https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195924479/a-look-ahead-and-a-farewell-to-the-political-junkie In the final edition of the Political Junkie, NPR's Ken Rudin looks ahead to 2014 and 2016 elections with democratic pollster Anna Greenberg and Republican strategist Vin Weber.

]]> What Changes After Supreme Court Rulings On Prop 8 And DOMA In a 5-4 decision in <em>U.S. v. Windsor</em>, the Supreme Court ruled the federal Defense Of Marriage Act unconstitutional. The court rules that supporters of California's Proposition 8 case did not have standing to bring the case to court, which means same-sex marriages in California may resume. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195924481/what-changes-after-supreme-court-rulings-on-prop-8-and-doma https://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195924481/what-changes-after-supreme-court-rulings-on-prop-8-and-doma In a 5-4 decision in U.S. v. Windsor, the Supreme Court ruled the federal Defense Of Marriage Act unconstitutional. The court rules that supporters of California's Proposition 8 case did not have standing to bring the case to court, which means same-sex marriages in California may resume.

]]> 'Let The Fire Burn': A Philadelphia Community Forever Changed On May 13, 1985, after a long standoff, Philadelphia municipal authorities dropped a bomb on the headquarters of the African-American radical group MOVE. In the documentary <em>Let the Fire Burn,</em> director Jason Osder uses archival footage to chronicle the years of tension that ended in tragedy. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:27:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/25/195533165/the-fire-that-transformed-a-philadelphia-community https://www.npr.org/2013/06/25/195533165/the-fire-that-transformed-a-philadelphia-community

On May 13, 1985, after a long standoff, Philadelphia municipal authorities dropped a bomb on the headquarters of the African-American radical group MOVE. In the documentary Let the Fire Burn, director Jason Osder uses archival footage to chronicle the years of tension that ended in tragedy.

]]> NPR Staff Surgeons Nuland And Gawande Look To The Future Of Medicine As the Affordable Care Act rolls out and technology changes certain procedures, the role of doctors continues to shift. As part of <em>TOTN's</em> "Looking Ahead" series, Dr. Sherwin Nuland and Dr. Atul Gawande discuss the future of the practice and profession of medicine. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2013/06/25/195557570/surgeons-nuland-and-gawande-look-to-the-future-of-medicine https://www.npr.org/2013/06/25/195557570/surgeons-nuland-and-gawande-look-to-the-future-of-medicine As the Affordable Care Act rolls out and technology changes certain procedures, the role of doctors continues to shift. As part of TOTN's "Looking Ahead" series, Dr. Sherwin Nuland and Dr. Atul Gawande discuss the future of the practice and profession of medicine.

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