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AP Case Adds To Obama Team's Tough Record On Leaks
May 17, 2013 | NPR · His administration has prosecuted six people for giving reporters information about secret national security operations — twice as many cases as all previous presidents combined. Amid criticism from First Amendment advocates, the White House insists it values both press freedoms and national security.
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Weighing Freedom Of The Press Against Public Safety
May 17, 2013 | NPR · The Justice Department has been scrutinized this week for secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press reporters and editors while investigating the disclosure of a CIA operation to thwart a terrorist attack. Steve Inskeep talks to Floyd Abrams, a leading First Amendment lawyer, about how the Constitution and the law treat press freedom.
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Select Young Afghans Chosen As Commandoes In Training
May 17, 2013 | NPR · From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen, Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014.
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Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains
May 18, 2013 | NPR · More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.
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Week In News: A Rough Week For The White House
May 18, 2013 | NPR · With the White House embroiled in three concurrent scandals this week, Weekends on All Things Considered host Jacki Lyden speaks with James Fallows, national correspondent with The Atlantic, about the way forward for the president and for Congress, with recent history as their guide.
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Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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C-Sections Deliver Cachet For Wealthy Brazilian Women
May 12, 2013 | NPR · Brazil's economic boom has driven the demand for births by caesarean section. Some 80 to 90 percent of women in private hospitals deliver this way. Proponents say it allows mothers and doctors to better organize their time. Critics say the procedure drives up costs and may cause complications.
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¡Que Rico!: Funky New Songs From Puerto Rico, Mexico And New York City
Nov 2, 2011 — Ten songs to help you get down whenever you're feeling down.
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¡Que Miedo!: Terrifying Tales And Scary Songs From Latin America
Oct 26, 2011 — Latin America has a wealth of scary folk legends. Here's a celebration of some our favorite songs and traditional Latin stories about demons, ghosts, and brujas. And yes, El Chupacabras is invited.
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Viaje Fantástico: 7 Dreamy New Songs From Panama, Brazil And Beyond
Oct 19, 2011 — This week's songs feel like a strange trip across physical and mental borders. Join us as we listen to brand new tracks from the Latin world.
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This Week On Alt.Latino: All About Brazil
Sep 22, 2011 — Check out the some of the nation's hottest new indie, electronica and hip-hop with local producer Beco Dranoff.
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This Week On Alt.Latino: Candombe Rock, Illya Kuryaki Gets Back Together And More
Sep 14, 2011 — This week's show is full of stories of cultural and musical rebirth - themes of rejuvenation from all over South America.
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This Week On Alt.Latino: Special Guest Manu Chao
Sep 8, 2011 — The iconic musician stops by to discuss his music, the unlikely (but hilarious) way he became a singer, his travels, his politics and of course...soccer.
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This Week On Alt.Latino: Chilean Folk, Cumbia And Celtic Music With A Latin Twist
Aug 31, 2011 — This week we dove into Chile, Argentina, Brazil and beyond to find you some amazing releases.
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Alt.Latino Fall Music Preview
Aug 24, 2011 — We sample music from albums with one strong song after another.
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They're Reinterpretations, Not Cover Songs
Aug 17, 2011 — Covers can find unheard possibilities in familiar songs. This week we feature reinterpretations of classics from Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico and more.
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This Week On Alt.Latino: Mala Rodriguez Shares Her Music And Influences
Aug 10, 2011 — The enchanting Spanish rapper spoke to us about how she embodies both the spirit of a poet and a loudmouthed truck driver.
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