http://www.odeo.com/channels/34791-On-Point-with-Tom-Ashbrook-Podcast WBUR no From NPR and WBUR, On Point is public radio's live morning news program - covering each day's important news developments and conducting conversations with newsmakers and thinkers from all around the world. From NPR and WBUR, On Point is public radio's live morning news program - covering each day's important news developments and conducting conversations with newsmakers and thinkers from all around the world. Cutting edge context on news you need to know, from NPR and WBUR. en-us 40 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:49 -0800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:49 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25543141-Alexander-McCall-Smith We talk with "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" author Alexander McCall Smith about his latest work, on wartime and music. We talk with "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" author Alexander McCall Smith about his latest work, on wartime and music. We talk with "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" author Alexander McCall Smith about his latest work, on wartime and music. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25543141 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:49 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25543142-Security-and-tension-in-the-Islamic-American-community Five young American Muslims are arrested in Pakistan. We'll look at security and tension in the Islamic American community. Five young American Muslims are arrested in Pakistan. We'll look at security and tension in the Islamic American community. Five young American Muslims are arrested in Pakistan. We'll look at security and tension in the Islamic American community. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25543142 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:29:57 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25539690-Showdown-in-Copenhagen Deal-making, or no deal-making, in Copenhagen — with hard negotiations by rich, poor, and in between. We dig into the showdown. Deal-making, or no deal-making, in Copenhagen — with hard negotiations by rich, poor, and in between. We dig into the showdown. Deal-making, or no deal-making, in Copenhagen — with hard negotiations by rich, poor, and in between. We dig into the showdown. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25539690 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:16:06 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25539691-Michael-Sandel-on-Justice Bonuses, the American financial system, and what's just. We'll talk about justice with political philosopher Michael Sandel. Bonuses, the American financial system, and what's just. We'll talk about justice with political philosopher Michael Sandel. Bonuses, the American financial system, and what's just. We'll talk about justice with political philosopher Michael Sandel. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25539691 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:15:34 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25524603-Werner-Herzog We'll talk with filmmaker Werner Herzog about a bad lieutenant, a matricidal son - and his own lifelong search for the "ecstatic truth." We'll talk with filmmaker Werner Herzog about a bad lieutenant, a matricidal son - and his own lifelong search for the "ecstatic truth." We'll talk with filmmaker Werner Herzog about a bad lieutenant, a matricidal son - and his own lifelong search for the "ecstatic truth." tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25524603 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:06 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25524604-Week-in-the-News The President and the Peace Prize. Two visions in Copenhagen. And health care deals in the Senate. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. The President and the Peace Prize. Two visions in Copenhagen. And health care deals in the Senate. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. The President and the Peace Prize. Two visions in Copenhagen. And health care deals in the Senate. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25524604 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:36 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25519741-Alabama-Homeboys-Stan-Brock Extraordinary people tackling extraordinary problems. LA's Homeboy Industries sends former gang members to work with kids in Alabama's toughest neighborhoods. Stan Brock provides free healthcare to those who need it. Extraordinary people tackling extraordinary problems. LA's Homeboy Industries sends former gang members to work with kids in Alabama's toughest neighborhoods. Stan Brock provides free healthcare to those who need it. Extraordinary people tackling extraordinary problems. LA's Homeboy Industries sends former gang members to work with kids in Alabama's toughest neighborhoods. Stan Brock provides free healthcare to those who need it. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25519741 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:43:10 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25519742-Gas-Shale-and-Hydrofracking While Copenhagen talks carbon, the energy world is buzzing with talk of natural gas trapped in shale. We'll look at what's in the shale - and the cost of extraction. While Copenhagen talks carbon, the energy world is buzzing with talk of natural gas trapped in shale. We'll look at what's in the shale - and the cost of extraction. While Copenhagen talks carbon, the energy world is buzzing with talk of natural gas trapped in shale. We'll look at what's in the shale - and the cost of extraction. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25519742 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:42:12 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25515159-Musician-Michael-Franti "Say Hey (I Love You)" is an Internet sensation, and has shot up the charts. We'll talk with breakout musician Michael Franti about hip-hop, reggae, and his progressive politics. "Say Hey (I Love You)" is an Internet sensation, and has shot up the charts. We'll talk with breakout musician Michael Franti about hip-hop, reggae, and his progressive politics. "Say Hey (I Love You)" is an Internet sensation, and has shot up the charts. We'll talk with breakout musician Michael Franti about hip-hop, reggae, and his progressive politics. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25515159 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:30:11 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25515160-How-to-Stem-the-Foreclosure-Tide The home foreclosure tide keeps rising. Rescue plans aren't working. We'll ask why — and where the mortgage crisis goes next. The home foreclosure tide keeps rising. Rescue plans aren't working. We'll ask why — and where the mortgage crisis goes next. The home foreclosure tide keeps rising. Rescue plans aren't working. We'll ask why — and where the mortgage crisis goes next. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25515160 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:29:10 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25509914-Best-Books-of-2009 It's the gift season. And the gift of a book is not just of a satisfying heft in a nice wrapping. It's the hope and encouragement to slow down, get lost, step back and see another way. So, what to give? Or hope for? We're looking at the best books of 2009 today, and the range is wide. From lost cities to an illustrated Old Testament. From "Love in Infant Monkeys," to "Wolf Hall" and "Little Bee." Michael Sandel makes my guests cut. So do Lorrie Moore, Jonathan Lethem, A.S. Byatt, Tania James. What about yours? This hour, On Point: for the holidays, the best books of '09. It's the gift season. And the gift of a book is not just of a satisfying heft in a nice wrapping. It's the hope and encouragement to slow down, get lost, step back and see another way. So, what to give? Or hope for? We're looking at the best books of 2009 today, and the range is wide. From lost cities to an illustrated Old Testament. From "Love in Infant Monkeys," to "Wolf Hall" and "Little Bee." Michael Sandel makes my guests cut. So do Lorrie Moore, Jonathan Lethem, A.S. Byatt, Tania James. What about yours? This hour, On Point: for the holidays, the best books of '09. It's the gift season. And the gift of a book is not just of a satisfying heft in a nice wrapping. It's the hope and encouragement to slow down, get lost, step back and see another way. So, what to give? Or hope for? We're looking at the best books of 2009 today, and the range is wide. From lost cities to an illustrated Old Testament. From "Love in Infant Monkeys," to "Wolf Hall" and "Little Bee." Michael Sandel makes my guests cut. So do Lorrie Moore, Jonathan Lethem, A.S. Byatt, Tania James. What about yours? This hour, On Point: for the holidays, the best books of '09. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25509914 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:31:52 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25509915-Greg-Mortenson-on-War-and-Peace "Three Cups of Tea" told how Greg Mortenson came to build schools in the remote mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now Mortenson is talking about building peace there, from the ground up. "Three Cups of Tea" told how Greg Mortenson came to build schools in the remote mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now Mortenson is talking about building peace there, from the ground up. "Three Cups of Tea" told how Greg Mortenson came to build schools in the remote mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now Mortenson is talking about building peace there, from the ground up. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25509915 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:30:56 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25505000-Climategate-and-Public-Opinion As the Copenhagen climate summit opens, we look at the battle over public opinion and stolen e-mails in the climate debate. As the Copenhagen climate summit opens, we look at the battle over public opinion and stolen e-mails in the climate debate. As the Copenhagen climate summit opens, we look at the battle over public opinion and stolen e-mails in the climate debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25505000 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:14:21 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25492251-Week-in-the-News An Afghanistan surge — and pushback. Comcast buys NBC. Nuclear Iran gets defiant. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. An Afghanistan surge — and pushback. Comcast buys NBC. Nuclear Iran gets defiant. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. An Afghanistan surge — and pushback. Comcast buys NBC. Nuclear Iran gets defiant. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25492251 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:06:09 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25492252-Protecting-the-President The Secret Service takes heat for a state dinner security breach at the White House. We'll look at who's protecting the president. The Secret Service takes heat for a state dinner security breach at the White House. We'll look at who's protecting the president. The Secret Service takes heat for a state dinner security breach at the White House. We'll look at who's protecting the president. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25492252 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:05:36 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25480920-Skateboard-Legend-Tony-Hawk A conversation with Tony Hawk on his new video game, and navigating life's toughest turns. A conversation with Tony Hawk on his new video game, and navigating life's toughest turns. A conversation with Tony Hawk on his new video game, and navigating life's toughest turns. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25480920 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:35:11 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25480921-Obama-s-Speech-on-Afghanistan President Obama lays out his war strategy. We'll look at the road ahead. President Obama lays out his war strategy. We'll look at the road ahead. President Obama lays out his war strategy. We'll look at the road ahead. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25480921 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:37 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455658-College-Football-Bowled-Over We look at big-time, big-money college football, and where the game goes from here, with former player and author of "Bowled Over." We look at big-time, big-money college football, and where the game goes from here, with former player and author of "Bowled Over." We look at big-time, big-money college football, and where the game goes from here, with former player and author of "Bowled Over." tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25455658 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:14:15 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455659-The-Jobs-Challenge The President calls a jobs summit. Millions of Americans out of work. We'll look at the options now for taking on unemployment. The President calls a jobs summit. Millions of Americans out of work. We'll look at the options now for taking on unemployment. The President calls a jobs summit. Millions of Americans out of work. We'll look at the options now for taking on unemployment. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25455659 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:13:34 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455661-Giving-Thanks From the Bible to Proust to everyday life, we look at the cultural history of thankfulness, of gratitude. From the Bible to Proust to everyday life, we look at the cultural history of thankfulness, of gratitude. From the Bible to Proust to everyday life, we look at the cultural history of thankfulness, of gratitude. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25455661 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:11:11 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455675-How-Much-Is-Too-Much-Parenting The backlash against over-parenting. Some call it "slow" parenting, "free-range" parenting, "simplicity" parenting. We look at the movement, and ask if less could be more. The backlash against over-parenting. Some call it "slow" parenting, "free-range" parenting, "simplicity" parenting. We look at the movement, and ask if less could be more. The backlash against over-parenting. Some call it "slow" parenting, "free-range" parenting, "simplicity" parenting. We look at the movement, and ask if less could be more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25455675 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:10:30 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455677-Peter-Brooke-Private-Equity-Now Investment pioneer Peter Brooke on a half century in venture capital, and this critical moment in American finance. Investment pioneer Peter Brooke on a half century in venture capital, and this critical moment in American finance. Investment pioneer Peter Brooke on a half century in venture capital, and this critical moment in American finance. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25455677 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:41:21 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455678-Cuba-Travel-and-Human-Rights A new push to lift the US-Cuba travel ban — and a new, bad, human rights report there. Should the US open the floodgates for travel to Cuba? A new push to lift the US-Cuba travel ban — and a new, bad, human rights report there. Should the US open the floodgates for travel to Cuba? A new push to lift the US-Cuba travel ban — and a new, bad, human rights report there. Should the US open the floodgates for travel to Cuba? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25455678 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:46 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455681-The-Health-Care-Endgame A crucial test on health care in the Senate. The end-game is here. We look at the fate of health care reform. A crucial test on health care in the Senate. The end-game is here. We look at the fate of health care reform. A crucial test on health care in the Senate. The end-game is here. We look at the fate of health care reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25455681 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:20 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455684-A-Taste-of-Thanksgiving Spiced pecans with rum glaze and skillet apple pie. We'll whip up the perfect Thanksgiving dinner with America's Test Kitchen. Spiced pecans with rum glaze and skillet apple pie. We'll whip up the perfect Thanksgiving dinner with America's Test Kitchen. Spiced pecans with rum glaze and skillet apple pie. We'll whip up the perfect Thanksgiving dinner with America's Test Kitchen. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25455684 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:45 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455686-Week-in-the-News Obama in China. Healthcare crunch time in the Senate. And the mammogram controversy rages on. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Obama in China. Healthcare crunch time in the Senate. And the mammogram controversy rages on. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Obama in China. Healthcare crunch time in the Senate. And the mammogram controversy rages on. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25455686 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:26 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25455688-Poker-America-s-Game Poker and American history. How the game of presidents, cowboys, gangsters, and online gamblers helped shape America. Poker and American history. How the game of presidents, cowboys, gangsters, and online gamblers helped shape America. Poker and American history. How the game of presidents, cowboys, gangsters, and online gamblers helped shape America. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25455688 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:20 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447223-Morality-and-Eating-Animals We talk with author Jonathan Safran Foer about meat, vegetables and his tough new book, "Eating Animals." We talk with author Jonathan Safran Foer about meat, vegetables and his tough new book, "Eating Animals." We talk with author Jonathan Safran Foer about meat, vegetables and his tough new book, "Eating Animals." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447223 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:13 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447224-Week-in-the-News Fort Hood questions. Afghanistan options and healthcare reform meets abortion politics. Our news roundtable goes behind the headlines Fort Hood questions. Afghanistan options and healthcare reform meets abortion politics. Our news roundtable goes behind the headlines Fort Hood questions. Afghanistan options and healthcare reform meets abortion politics. Our news roundtable goes behind the headlines tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447224 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:21 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443455-The-Onion-s-Front-Pages Before Jon Stewart there was The Onion. We talk with writers for the satirical news site about their brand of fake-news humor. Before Jon Stewart there was The Onion. We talk with writers for the satirical news site about their brand of fake-news humor. Before Jon Stewart there was The Onion. We talk with writers for the satirical news site about their brand of fake-news humor. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443455 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:26 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443457-President-Obama-Goes-to-Asia President Obama makes his first trip to Asia. We look at his agenda, and the rising power of the East. President Obama makes his first trip to Asia. We look at his agenda, and the rising power of the East. President Obama makes his first trip to Asia. We look at his agenda, and the rising power of the East. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443457 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:44:50 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25437710-Why-We-Need-Architecture From a Cape Cod cottage to the Guggenheim Bilbao, the New Yorker's Paul Goldberger on why architecture matters. From a Cape Cod cottage to the Guggenheim Bilbao, the New Yorker's Paul Goldberger on why architecture matters. From a Cape Cod cottage to the Guggenheim Bilbao, the New Yorker's Paul Goldberger on why architecture matters. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25437710 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:41 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25437711-A-Framed-Man-s-Search-for-Justice Terry Harrington was framed by prosecutors and served 25 years for murder before his conviction was overturned. Now that framing is before the Supreme Court, and Harrington tells us his story Terry Harrington was framed by prosecutors and served 25 years for murder before his conviction was overturned. Now that framing is before the Supreme Court, and Harrington tells us his story Terry Harrington was framed by prosecutors and served 25 years for murder before his conviction was overturned. Now that framing is before the Supreme Court, and Harrington tells us his story tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25437711 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:59:33 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416066-The-Swell-Season Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Oscar-winning duo behind the hit film "Once," on their creative partnership and new album, "Strict Joy." Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Oscar-winning duo behind the hit film "Once," on their creative partnership and new album, "Strict Joy." Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Oscar-winning duo behind the hit film "Once," on their creative partnership and new album, "Strict Joy." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416066 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:13:48 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416067-Week-in-the-News Horror at Fort Hood. Election signals. And an imminent vote on health care. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Horror at Fort Hood. Election signals. And an imminent vote on health care. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Horror at Fort Hood. Election signals. And an imminent vote on health care. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416067 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:13:26 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25407715-The-Future-of-Aging A surge of new strategies to "manage" aging — from diets to testosterone. We get the story. A surge of new strategies to "manage" aging — from diets to testosterone. We get the story. A surge of new strategies to "manage" aging — from diets to testosterone. We get the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25407715 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:47 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25407716-Climate-Congress-and-Copenhagen The Copenhagen climate conference is one month away. US climate action is making little headway in Congress. We look at the global implications of America's domestic climate politics. The Copenhagen climate conference is one month away. US climate action is making little headway in Congress. We look at the global implications of America's domestic climate politics. The Copenhagen climate conference is one month away. US climate action is making little headway in Congress. We look at the global implications of America's domestic climate politics. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25407716 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:50 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385799-Claude-Levi-Strauss Anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, who profoundly challenged the understanding of human cultures, has died at the age of 100. We look back at his work and its meaning. Anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, who profoundly challenged the understanding of human cultures, has died at the age of 100. We look back at his work and its meaning. Anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, who profoundly challenged the understanding of human cultures, has died at the age of 100. We look back at his work and its meaning. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25385799 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:51 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385801-09-Elections-the-GOP-and-Obama A shot-across-the-bow election day for Republicans and Democrats. We'll look at the results as both parties look ahead to 2010. A shot-across-the-bow election day for Republicans and Democrats. We'll look at the results as both parties look ahead to 2010. A shot-across-the-bow election day for Republicans and Democrats. We'll look at the results as both parties look ahead to 2010. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25385801 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:34 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385804-A-New-Map-of-the-World The story of the 1507 map that gave America its name, and its role in changing our understanding of the universe. The story of the 1507 map that gave America its name, and its role in changing our understanding of the universe. The story of the 1507 map that gave America its name, and its role in changing our understanding of the universe. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385804 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:19 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385809-Til-Death-Do-They-Pay Rethinking alimony. With the old model of breadwinning father and stay-at-home mother mostly gone, does a lifelong obligation to an ex still make sense? Rethinking alimony. With the old model of breadwinning father and stay-at-home mother mostly gone, does a lifelong obligation to an ex still make sense? Rethinking alimony. With the old model of breadwinning father and stay-at-home mother mostly gone, does a lifelong obligation to an ex still make sense? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385809 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:03 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385813-Maya-Lin-s-What-Is-Missing Maya Lin's Vietnam memorial changed how we remember war. We talk with her about her latest and, she says, last public memorial — a monument to vanishing species. Maya Lin's Vietnam memorial changed how we remember war. We talk with her about her latest and, she says, last public memorial — a monument to vanishing species. Maya Lin's Vietnam memorial changed how we remember war. We talk with her about her latest and, she says, last public memorial — a monument to vanishing species. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385813 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:49 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385814-Fixing-Too-Big-To-Fail Tim Geithner and Barney Frank say they'll rein in banks that are "Too Big To Fail." Critics say their plan won't fix Wall Street. We'll hear the debate. Tim Geithner and Barney Frank say they'll rein in banks that are "Too Big To Fail." Critics say their plan won't fix Wall Street. We'll hear the debate. Tim Geithner and Barney Frank say they'll rein in banks that are "Too Big To Fail." Critics say their plan won't fix Wall Street. We'll hear the debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385814 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:15 -0800 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385818-Week-in-the-News The U.S. economy grows. Bombs from Baghdad to Pakistan. And a vaccine shortage all over. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. The U.S. economy grows. Bombs from Baghdad to Pakistan. And a vaccine shortage all over. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. The U.S. economy grows. Bombs from Baghdad to Pakistan. And a vaccine shortage all over. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385818 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:43:20 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385821-Monsters-and-Our-Worst-Fears For Halloween, from the minotaur to Frankenstein to Godzilla - a history of monsters from the dawn of time. For Halloween, from the minotaur to Frankenstein to Godzilla - a history of monsters from the dawn of time. For Halloween, from the minotaur to Frankenstein to Godzilla - a history of monsters from the dawn of time. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385821 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:43:09 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385822-Asia-America-and-Higher-Ed Asian countries pour money and resources into higher education, while American universities go begging. We'll ask former MIT president Charles Vest, and more, where this goes. Asian countries pour money and resources into higher education, while American universities go begging. We'll ask former MIT president Charles Vest, and more, where this goes. Asian countries pour money and resources into higher education, while American universities go begging. We'll ask former MIT president Charles Vest, and more, where this goes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385822 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:15 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385823-John-Irving Novelist John Irving — "Garp," "Cider House Rules" — is at it again. He talks with us about his latest tale, "Last Night in Twisted River." Novelist John Irving — "Garp," "Cider House Rules" — is at it again. He talks with us about his latest tale, "Last Night in Twisted River." Novelist John Irving — "Garp," "Cider House Rules" — is at it again. He talks with us about his latest tale, "Last Night in Twisted River." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385823 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:45 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25378970-This-Old-House-at-30 "This Old House" turns 30. Up close with the beloved PBS series. "This Old House" turns 30. Up close with the beloved PBS series. "This Old House" turns 30. Up close with the beloved PBS series. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25378970 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:35:52 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25378971-Assessing-the-Taliban Taliban rising and fighting. We'll ask who and what the Taliban really is today. With Michael Semple, former deputy head of the EU mission to Afghanistan, and journalist Peter Bergen of the New America Foundation. Taliban rising and fighting. We'll ask who and what the Taliban really is today. With Michael Semple, former deputy head of the EU mission to Afghanistan, and journalist Peter Bergen of the New America Foundation. Taliban rising and fighting. We'll ask who and what the Taliban really is today. With Michael Semple, former deputy head of the EU mission to Afghanistan, and journalist Peter Bergen of the New America Foundation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25378971 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:33:40 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25358922-Week-in-the-News Pay cuts for bailout executives. Afghanistan schedules a runoff vote as Pakistan and the Taliban go at it. And the "public option" is back. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Pay cuts for bailout executives. Afghanistan schedules a runoff vote as Pakistan and the Taliban go at it. And the "public option" is back. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. Pay cuts for bailout executives. Afghanistan schedules a runoff vote as Pakistan and the Taliban go at it. And the "public option" is back. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25358922 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:21:39 -0700 no On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast