August 12, 2012

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Presidential Race

Romney-Ryan Ticket Debuts On The Trail

4:07
 

Presidential Race

Ryan Pick Was Shrouded In Secrecy

3:13
 

Presidential Race

Choosing Ryan Defines Health Care For GOP Ticket

3:55
 

Wonderful Land The Shadows 0:12

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Bad News Kanye West 0:59

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Presidential Race

Democratic Platform Includes Same-Sex Marriage

3:21
 

World

Migrants Targeted Amid Rise Of Greek Extremists

4:37

by Joanna Kakissis

 

Europe

Economic Woes For 'Good Italy' And 'Bad Italy'

6:12
 

La Dolce Vita, film score [Symphonic Suite] Czech Symphony Orchestra, Derek Wadsworth (conductor) 0:15

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Europe

Life Is Good For Norwegians, But Tourists Pay Price

2:46
 

Sunday Puzzle

In The End, There Will Be Chemistry

6:57
 

Americandy: Sweet Land Of Liberty

Chukar Cherries: A Year-Round Taste Of Summer

2:44
 

Music Interviews

The Zombies: Reaching Across Decades

8:04

by NPR Staff

 

Pleasure Argent 1:24

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Politics

Getting To Know Rep. Paul Ryan

4:26
 

Politics

Week In Politics: Paul Ryan Takes The Stage

4:37
 

Politics

What Was Ryan's April Fools' Joke On Romney?

1:39
 

April Fools Aretha Franklin 0:44

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Your Money

Small Investors Stay Wary Of Betting On Wall Street

4:01
 

Economy

"Dr. Doom" Takes A Look At The Economy

5:55
 

Sports

Saying Goodbye To The 2012 Olympic Games

4:16
 

Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy [DVD][Live] Devo 0:05

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Politics

Political Speeches And The Art Of The Jab

2:38
 

Author Interviews

This Election Season, Vote 'Sneaky Pie For President'

6:30

by NPR Staff

 

Around the Nation

Maine Lobstermen Give Farming Sea Scallops A Try

6:10
 

'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer

Summer Wine: Look For Light, Bright And Affordable

5:07

by NPR Staff

 

Shabbos Ha Yom Lashem (The Sabbath, God's Day) David Grisman & Andy Statman 0:09

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Molten Swing Duke Robillard & Herb Ellis 1:27

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Americandy: Sweet Land Of Liberty

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