http://www.odeo.com/channels/64207- JenRatay no 40 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:52:05 -0700 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:52:05 -0700 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24371399-After-66-Years-Veteran-Reunited-With-Dog-Tag In 1943, Joseph Farish was based at Camp Kilmer, N.J. Before leaving to fight in World War II, he traveled to New York City and lost his dog tags. Last week, Sydney Rector, 19, and her boyfriend, Stevin Tyska, spotted one of the tags in a tunnel in Manhattan and tracked down its long-lost owner. In 1943, Joseph Farish was based at Camp Kilmer, N.J. Before leaving to fight in World War II, he traveled to New York City and lost his dog tags. Last week, Sydney Rector, 19, and her boyfriend, Stevin Tyska, spotted one of the tags in a tunnel in Manhattan and tracked down its long-lost owner. In 1943, Joseph Farish was based at Camp Kilmer, N.J. Before leaving to fight in World War II, he traveled to New York City and lost his dog tags. Last week, Sydney Rector, 19, and her boyfriend, Stevin Tyska, spotted one of the tags in a tunnel in Manhattan and tracked down its long-lost owner. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24371399 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:52:05 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24334620-Welcome-To-The-Twitterverse NPR's social media strategist, Andy Carvin, spends most of his time working behind the scenes, but once a month or so, he finds his way on air to talk about Internet culture. For Weekend Edition, he found himself talking about technology — and Twitter in particular — to a most unlikely person. NPR's social media strategist, Andy Carvin, spends most of his time working behind the scenes, but once a month or so, he finds his way on air to talk about Internet culture. For Weekend Edition, he found himself talking about technology — and Twitter in particular — to a most unlikely person. NPR's social media strategist, Andy Carvin, spends most of his time working behind the scenes, but once a month or so, he finds his way on air to talk about Internet culture. For Weekend Edition, he found himself talking about technology — and Twitter in particular — to a most unlikely person. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24334620 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:43:20 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24262141-White-House-Social-Secretary-Reflects-On-Role Desiree Rogers talks about her social vision for the White House. The Obamas want to transform the White House into the "People's House" and it's Rogers' job to make that happen. She talks about the challenges of the job, why she chose to accept the position, and what parties she's planning. Desiree Rogers talks about her social vision for the White House. The Obamas want to transform the White House into the "People's House" and it's Rogers' job to make that happen. She talks about the challenges of the job, why she chose to accept the position, and what parties she's planning. Desiree Rogers talks about her social vision for the White House. The Obamas want to transform the White House into the "People's House" and it's Rogers' job to make that happen. She talks about the challenges of the job, why she chose to accept the position, and what parties she's planning. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24262141 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:24:40 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23990928-A-Daughter-s-Dance-Brings-Dad-Joy Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23990928 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:43:51 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23886145-A-Daughter-s-Dance-Brings-Dad-Joy Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. Scott Simon's 5-year-old daughter has fallen in love — with ballet. As she twirls around his life, he feels the humbling power of a parent's proud amazement. It's all a bit dizzying for Dad, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23886145 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:24:00 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23849252-A-Mortgage-Banker-In-Amish-Country When the Amish of Lancaster, Pa., need to buy a farm, they turn to one local banker for credit. Bill O'Brien says he has never lost money on an Amish deal. Amid the national mortgage crisis, his Hometowne Heritage Bank is having its best year yet. When the Amish of Lancaster, Pa., need to buy a farm, they turn to one local banker for credit. Bill O'Brien says he has never lost money on an Amish deal. Amid the national mortgage crisis, his Hometowne Heritage Bank is having its best year yet. When the Amish of Lancaster, Pa., need to buy a farm, they turn to one local banker for credit. Bill O'Brien says he has never lost money on an Amish deal. Amid the national mortgage crisis, his Hometowne Heritage Bank is having its best year yet. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23849252 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:13:18 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23779442-In-Ancient-Dramas-Vital-Words-For-Today-s-Warriors Were the tragedies of Sophocles written for soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder? The artists behind The Philoctetes Project think so — and they argue that the millennia-old plays can help today's veterans cope. Were the tragedies of Sophocles written for soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder? The artists behind The Philoctetes Project think so — and they argue that the millennia-old plays can help today's veterans cope. Were the tragedies of Sophocles written for soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder? The artists behind The Philoctetes Project think so — and they argue that the millennia-old plays can help today's veterans cope. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-19,23779442 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:43:11 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23710905-Stephen-Colbert-Has-An-NPR-Driveway-Moment Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23710905 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:29:02 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23706867-Stephen-Colbert-Has-An-NPR-Driveway-Moment Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. Comedian Stephen Colbert had just dropped his kids off at school when an NPR story piqued his interest. The Colbert Report host paused in his driveway to hear the end of a Fresh Air interview ... with himself. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-04,23706867 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:54:11 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23620269-Civil-Rights-Hero-Proud-Of-Obama-s-Victory Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta faced no general election opposition and was re-elected unanimously. Lewis, a civil rights hero, was an ardent Barack Obama supporter. Lewis said Tuesday night "was an unbelievable night." Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta faced no general election opposition and was re-elected unanimously. Lewis, a civil rights hero, was an ardent Barack Obama supporter. Lewis said Tuesday night "was an unbelievable night." Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta faced no general election opposition and was re-elected unanimously. Lewis, a civil rights hero, was an ardent Barack Obama supporter. Lewis said Tuesday night "was an unbelievable night." tag:odeo.com,2008-11-14,23620269 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:53:44 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23525326-Seeing-Red-over-Injustice Mary Ellen Noone's great-grandmother became the victim of a vicious, racist store owner just for wearing nail polish. Noone says she's still angry that someone could have that much control over another person — who just wanted to feel like a woman. Mary Ellen Noone's great-grandmother became the victim of a vicious, racist store owner just for wearing nail polish. Noone says she's still angry that someone could have that much control over another person — who just wanted to feel like a woman. Mary Ellen Noone's great-grandmother became the victim of a vicious, racist store owner just for wearing nail polish. Noone says she's still angry that someone could have that much control over another person — who just wanted to feel like a woman. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-24,23525326 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:33:13 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23471472-Caring-Makes-Us-Human When a scruffy cat wandered into the prison yard at a Michigan correctional facility, Troy Chapman says, the little orange stray disrupted the tough code of prison culture. Chapman, who was convicted of murder in 1985, says the cat reminded him that everyone wants to be needed. When a scruffy cat wandered into the prison yard at a Michigan correctional facility, Troy Chapman says, the little orange stray disrupted the tough code of prison culture. Chapman, who was convicted of murder in 1985, says the cat reminded him that everyone wants to be needed. When a scruffy cat wandered into the prison yard at a Michigan correctional facility, Troy Chapman says, the little orange stray disrupted the tough code of prison culture. Chapman, who was convicted of murder in 1985, says the cat reminded him that everyone wants to be needed. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23471472 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:24:05 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23445005-Gay-Fashion-The-New-Straight-Fashion Youth Radio's Mark Anthony Waters used to hear straight guys in his inner-city neighborhood whisper about his style on the bus. Now, they're copying his look. Youth Radio's Mark Anthony Waters used to hear straight guys in his inner-city neighborhood whisper about his style on the bus. Now, they're copying his look. Youth Radio's Mark Anthony Waters used to hear straight guys in his inner-city neighborhood whisper about his style on the bus. Now, they're copying his look. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-03,23445005 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:14:51 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23373254-Wynton-Marsalis-Moves-Jazz-To-Higher-Ground Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that music is the "art of the invisible" — it is memory, intention and imagination. Marsalis explains his relationship to jazz in his new book, Moving to Higher Ground, and talks about how music changed his life. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that music is the "art of the invisible" — it is memory, intention and imagination. Marsalis explains his relationship to jazz in his new book, Moving to Higher Ground, and talks about how music changed his life. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that music is the "art of the invisible" — it is memory, intention and imagination. Marsalis explains his relationship to jazz in his new book, Moving to Higher Ground, and talks about how music changed his life. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-19,23373254 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:55:02 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23252248-Charlotte-A-Cavatica-Bloodthirsty-Wise-And-True She's a spider's spider — sophisticated, pretty (by her own account), authoritarian — and she says something profound about love and commitment. Melissa Block looks at the heroine of Charlotte's Web. She's a spider's spider — sophisticated, pretty (by her own account), authoritarian — and she says something profound about love and commitment. Melissa Block looks at the heroine of Charlotte's Web. She's a spider's spider — sophisticated, pretty (by her own account), authoritarian — and she says something profound about love and commitment. Melissa Block looks at the heroine of Charlotte's Web. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-05,23252248 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:33:36 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23181761-French-Families-Adopt-U-S-Graves-in-Normandy Eight years ago, a French couple founded an organization that adopts graves of American servicemen who died during the Normandy invasion of World War II. The volunteer group encourages French families to lay flowers on the graves when the Americans' own families can't do it. Eight years ago, a French couple founded an organization that adopts graves of American servicemen who died during the Normandy invasion of World War II. The volunteer group encourages French families to lay flowers on the graves when the Americans' own families can't do it. Eight years ago, a French couple founded an organization that adopts graves of American servicemen who died during the Normandy invasion of World War II. The volunteer group encourages French families to lay flowers on the graves when the Americans' own families can't do it. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-15,23181761 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:55:46 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23161518-A-Mother-s-Bittersweet-Memories A decision to let her son enjoy a few moments of independence and beauty ended in tragedy. But out of Rich Stark's death in a car accident, Myra Dean managed to extract small comforts. A decision to let her son enjoy a few moments of independence and beauty ended in tragedy. But out of Rich Stark's death in a car accident, Myra Dean managed to extract small comforts. A decision to let her son enjoy a few moments of independence and beauty ended in tragedy. But out of Rich Stark's death in a car accident, Myra Dean managed to extract small comforts. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-08,23161518 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:48:10 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23136254-Loan-Officer-Flies-To-The-Rescue-Of-Baby-Ducks A story is making the e-mail rounds about a man who saved some baby ducks that had been nesting on an awning outside his office window. When they began jumping down, "Duck Hero" Joel Armstrong rushed to catch them so they wouldn't hit the sidewalk. A story is making the e-mail rounds about a man who saved some baby ducks that had been nesting on an awning outside his office window. When they began jumping down, "Duck Hero" Joel Armstrong rushed to catch them so they wouldn't hit the sidewalk. A story is making the e-mail rounds about a man who saved some baby ducks that had been nesting on an awning outside his office window. When they began jumping down, "Duck Hero" Joel Armstrong rushed to catch them so they wouldn't hit the sidewalk. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-01,23136254 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:39:07 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23114428-A-Bra-s-Tale-Detour-On-A-Daughter-s-Trip-Abroad As a young woman, Betty Jenkins received a gift from her mother that was meant to attract the attention of young men. But as Jenkins tells her niece, the attention she got wasn't the kind she was expecting. The gift was an inflatable bra designed to enhance its wearer's figure. It worked well — until she got on a plane. As a young woman, Betty Jenkins received a gift from her mother that was meant to attract the attention of young men. But as Jenkins tells her niece, the attention she got wasn't the kind she was expecting. The gift was an inflatable bra designed to enhance its wearer's figure. It worked well — until she got on a plane. As a young woman, Betty Jenkins received a gift from her mother that was meant to attract the attention of young men. But as Jenkins tells her niece, the attention she got wasn't the kind she was expecting. The gift was an inflatable bra designed to enhance its wearer's figure. It worked well — until she got on a plane. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-25,23114428 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:26:02 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23048551-Slugging-to-Work-Anonymous-Ride-Sharing If you've ever sat in rush-hour traffic, gazing longingly at the cars rushing by in the high-occupancy vehicle lanes, try doing something your parents warned you never to do: Hop in a car with a complete stranger behind the wheel. If you've ever sat in rush-hour traffic, gazing longingly at the cars rushing by in the high-occupancy vehicle lanes, try doing something your parents warned you never to do: Hop in a car with a complete stranger behind the wheel. If you've ever sat in rush-hour traffic, gazing longingly at the cars rushing by in the high-occupancy vehicle lanes, try doing something your parents warned you never to do: Hop in a car with a complete stranger behind the wheel. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-04,23048551 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:53:28 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23010083-In-A-Dog-s-Life-One-Student-Finds-Strength In essays on the 'In Character' blog, NPR audiences have been waxing thoughtful about their own favorite characters. An 11-year-old, in foster care for the past four years, says he feels a kinship with the protagonist of A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray. In essays on the 'In Character' blog, NPR audiences have been waxing thoughtful about their own favorite characters. An 11-year-old, in foster care for the past four years, says he feels a kinship with the protagonist of A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray. In essays on the 'In Character' blog, NPR audiences have been waxing thoughtful about their own favorite characters. An 11-year-old, in foster care for the past four years, says he feels a kinship with the protagonist of A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-20,23010083 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:33:08 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22608841-Couple-Frantic-to-Find-Loved-Ones-in-Rubble Rescuers worked frantically throughout southwestern China on Wednesday to reach the thousands of people still trapped in the rubble after Monday's devastating earthquake. But, as the day faded, so did the hope that many of the missing would be found alive. Rescuers worked frantically throughout southwestern China on Wednesday to reach the thousands of people still trapped in the rubble after Monday's devastating earthquake. But, as the day faded, so did the hope that many of the missing would be found alive. Rescuers worked frantically throughout southwestern China on Wednesday to reach the thousands of people still trapped in the rubble after Monday's devastating earthquake. But, as the day faded, so did the hope that many of the missing would be found alive. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-13,22608841 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:23:15 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22589685-Two-Families-Grapple-with-Sons-Gender-Preferences Thousands of miles apart, two families noticed their toddler sons gravitated toward toys, colors and clothes generally associated with girls. Each family eventually decided to go with radically different approaches to their child's identity issues, as directed by their therapists. Thousands of miles apart, two families noticed their toddler sons gravitated toward toys, colors and clothes generally associated with girls. Each family eventually decided to go with radically different approaches to their child's identity issues, as directed by their therapists. Thousands of miles apart, two families noticed their toddler sons gravitated toward toys, colors and clothes generally associated with girls. Each family eventually decided to go with radically different approaches to their child's identity issues, as directed by their therapists. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-06,22589685 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:13:55 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22568466-Dan-Gottlieb-Learning-from-the-Heart He's helped many people through painful passages in their lives. And he's faced his own: Since a near-fatal auto accident in 1979, he's been paralyzed from the chest down. Gottlieb has had nearly three decades to come to terms with the changed circumstances of his body — but now, he fears, that body may be growing tired. He's helped many people through painful passages in their lives. And he's faced his own: Since a near-fatal auto accident in 1979, he's been paralyzed from the chest down. Gottlieb has had nearly three decades to come to terms with the changed circumstances of his body — but now, he fears, that body may be growing tired. He's helped many people through painful passages in their lives. And he's faced his own: Since a near-fatal auto accident in 1979, he's been paralyzed from the chest down. Gottlieb has had nearly three decades to come to terms with the changed circumstances of his body — but now, he fears, that body may be growing tired. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-30,22568466 Fri, 30 May 2008 01:09:35 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22537061-Meet-NYC-s-Newly-Crowned-Subway-Busker Balla Tounkara, a kora player from Mali, is the winner of the Bryant Park Project's NYC Subway Busker Poll and one of the city's newest official underground musicians. Balla Tounkara, a kora player from Mali, is the winner of the Bryant Park Project's NYC Subway Busker Poll and one of the city's newest official underground musicians. Balla Tounkara, a kora player from Mali, is the winner of the Bryant Park Project's NYC Subway Busker Poll and one of the city's newest official underground musicians. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-23,22537061 Fri, 23 May 2008 01:04:43 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22474787-The-Complicated-Politics-of-Myanmar-Tigers Renowned biologist Alan Rabinowitz worked with the military junta in Myanmar to create its largest tiger conservation area, prompting criticism. Rabinowitz discusses this experience, detailed in his book Life in the Valley of Death. Renowned biologist Alan Rabinowitz worked with the military junta in Myanmar to create its largest tiger conservation area, prompting criticism. Rabinowitz discusses this experience, detailed in his book Life in the Valley of Death. Renowned biologist Alan Rabinowitz worked with the military junta in Myanmar to create its largest tiger conservation area, prompting criticism. Rabinowitz discusses this experience, detailed in his book Life in the Valley of Death. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-02,22474787 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:33:09 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22454853-Radio-Rookies-Aging-Out-of-Foster-Care Shirley Diaz grew up in foster care. Now almost 21, she's on the verge of aging out of the system. As part of "Radio Rookies," a project at WNYC that teaches teenagers to tell radio stories in their own words, Diaz takes listeners into her world as she looks ahead to an uncertain future and back to the violent tragedy that shaped her teenage years. Shirley Diaz grew up in foster care. Now almost 21, she's on the verge of aging out of the system. As part of "Radio Rookies," a project at WNYC that teaches teenagers to tell radio stories in their own words, Diaz takes listeners into her world as she looks ahead to an uncertain future and back to the violent tragedy that shaped her teenage years. Shirley Diaz grew up in foster care. Now almost 21, she's on the verge of aging out of the system. As part of "Radio Rookies," a project at WNYC that teaches teenagers to tell radio stories in their own words, Diaz takes listeners into her world as she looks ahead to an uncertain future and back to the violent tragedy that shaped her teenage years. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454853 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:29:23 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22435840-A-Partially-Empty-Nest-with-Mixed-Feelings In this season, the term "empty nest" has taken on fresh meaning for thousands of parents whose children went off to college for the first time this fall. Commentator Marion Winik counts herself among them. Winik lives in Glen Rock, Pa. She is the author of Above Us Only Sky. In this season, the term "empty nest" has taken on fresh meaning for thousands of parents whose children went off to college for the first time this fall. Commentator Marion Winik counts herself among them. Winik lives in Glen Rock, Pa. She is the author of Above Us Only Sky. In this season, the term "empty nest" has taken on fresh meaning for thousands of parents whose children went off to college for the first time this fall. Commentator Marion Winik counts herself among them. Winik lives in Glen Rock, Pa. She is the author of Above Us Only Sky. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-17,22435840 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:53:10 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469463-Creative-Play-Makes-for-Kids-in-Control tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,18469463 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:44:04 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22406903-Creative-Play-Makes-for-Kids-in-Control Play has radically changed -- and not for the better, some researchers say. So, at one school in New Jersey, preschoolers are asked to fill out paperwork before they pick up their Play-Doh. The idea isn't to take the fun out of play, but to get kids to think in advance about what they're doing and how they'll do it. Play has radically changed -- and not for the better, some researchers say. So, at one school in New Jersey, preschoolers are asked to fill out paperwork before they pick up their Play-Doh. The idea isn't to take the fun out of play, but to get kids to think in advance about what they're doing and how they'll do it. Play has radically changed -- and not for the better, some researchers say. So, at one school in New Jersey, preschoolers are asked to fill out paperwork before they pick up their Play-Doh. The idea isn't to take the fun out of play, but to get kids to think in advance about what they're doing and how they'll do it. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406903 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:44:04 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469423-A-Delightful-Awful-Marriage-to-a-Pet-Parrot tag:odeo.com,2008-03-27,18469423 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:29:25 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22198350-A-Delightful-Awful-Marriage-to-a-Pet-Parrot Perhaps you've seen a colorful, talking bird in a pet shop and thought, "I've always wanted a parrot!" Before you take the plunge, commentator Julie Zickefoose sounds a note of caution. Perhaps you've seen a colorful, talking bird in a pet shop and thought, "I've always wanted a parrot!" Before you take the plunge, commentator Julie Zickefoose sounds a note of caution. Perhaps you've seen a colorful, talking bird in a pet shop and thought, "I've always wanted a parrot!" Before you take the plunge, commentator Julie Zickefoose sounds a note of caution. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-27,22198350 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:29:25 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469353-Van-Cliburn-Treasuring-Moscow-After-50-Years tag:odeo.com,2008-03-20,18469353 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:15:46 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22188581-Van-Cliburn-Treasuring-Moscow-After-50-Years Fifty years ago, a tall 23-year-old Texan shook up the music world by winning the first Tchaikovsky Competition, in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Van Cliburn reminisces about his victory and his unconventional career. Fifty years ago, a tall 23-year-old Texan shook up the music world by winning the first Tchaikovsky Competition, in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Van Cliburn reminisces about his victory and his unconventional career. Fifty years ago, a tall 23-year-old Texan shook up the music world by winning the first Tchaikovsky Competition, in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Van Cliburn reminisces about his victory and his unconventional career. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-20,22188581 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:15:46 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469323-The-Power-of-Love-to-Transform-and-to-Heal tag:odeo.com,2008-03-13,18469323 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:05:40 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22166539-The-Power-of-Love-to-Transform-and-to-Heal Four years ago, Jackie Lantry found herself in a Chinese hotel room with a terrified young boy. Today, her adopted son Luke is a happy member of her Massachusetts family, thanks to the power of love. Four years ago, Jackie Lantry found herself in a Chinese hotel room with a terrified young boy. Today, her adopted son Luke is a happy member of her Massachusetts family, thanks to the power of love. Four years ago, Jackie Lantry found herself in a Chinese hotel room with a terrified young boy. Today, her adopted son Luke is a happy member of her Massachusetts family, thanks to the power of love. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-13,22166539 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:05:40 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469263-Mister-Rogers-Still-Asking-Kids-to-Be-His-Neighbor tag:odeo.com,2008-03-06,18469263 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:02:56 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22154793-Mister-Rogers-Still-Asking-Kids-to-Be-His-Neighbor Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-06,22154793 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:02:56 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22166540-Mister-Rogers-Still-Asking-Kids-to-Be-His-Neighbor Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the first nationwide broadcast of the PBS classic, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers died in 2003 but the show continues to air. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-06,22166540 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:02:56 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469213-Cookie-Monster-A-Sweet-Sensual-Id-Unfiltered tag:odeo.com,2008-02-28,18469213 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:01:05 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22154794-Cookie-Monster-A-Sweet-Sensual-Id-Unfiltered The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." tag:odeo.com,2008-02-28,22154794 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:01:05 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22166541-Cookie-Monster-A-Sweet-Sensual-Id-Unfiltered The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." The Cookie Monster is a deeply sensuous character who speaks to our most basic appetites and desires. "[We] need many things to try and make us happy," explains puppeteer Frank Oz. "He only needs one thing, and that's a cookie." tag:odeo.com,2008-02-28,22166541 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:01:05 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469143-My-Lobotomy-Howard-Dully-s-Journey tag:odeo.com,2008-02-21,18469143 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:53:19 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22143106-My-Lobotomy-Howard-Dully-s-Journey Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-21,22143106 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:53:19 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22166542-My-Lobotomy-Howard-Dully-s-Journey Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. Over the past two years, Howard Dully, 56, has embarked on a quest to discover the story behind the procedure he received as a 12-year-old boy: a transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-21,22166542 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:53:19 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469063-The-Dog-Who-Loved-to-Suck-on-Toads tag:odeo.com,2008-02-14,18469063 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:43:10 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22136755-The-Dog-Who-Loved-to-Suck-on-Toads A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-14,22136755 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:43:10 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22166543-The-Dog-Who-Loved-to-Suck-on-Toads A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. A dog may be man's best friend. But one dog, Lady, decided she needed more friends -- and she found plenty in the knot of toads living near the local pond. A suburban family's secret struggle with an uncommon addiction comes to light in this personal essay by NPR's Laura Mirsch. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-14,22166543 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:43:10 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/18469013-Last-Fluent-Speaker-of-Eyak-Language-Dies tag:odeo.com,2008-02-07,18469013 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:33:19 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22126831-Last-Fluent-Speaker-of-Eyak-Language-Dies Chief Marie Smith Jones, the last fluent speaker of the Eyak language of the Alaskan Indians, died Monday at her home in Anchorage. She was 89. Chief Jones worked diligently to preserve her native tongue and other indigenous Alaskan languages. Chief Marie Smith Jones, the last fluent speaker of the Eyak language of the Alaskan Indians, died Monday at her home in Anchorage. She was 89. Chief Jones worked diligently to preserve her native tongue and other indigenous Alaskan languages. Chief Marie Smith Jones, the last fluent speaker of the Eyak language of the Alaskan Indians, died Monday at her home in Anchorage. She was 89. Chief Jones worked diligently to preserve her native tongue and other indigenous Alaskan languages. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-07,22126831 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:33:19 -0800 no