Friday, May 18th, 2012

Facebook Euphoria Comes Amid Bank Scandals, Europe Fears On Wall Street; A Firsthand View Of A Suicide Bomb In Afghanistan; Vermont Bans Fracking, As North Carolina Advances Bill To Make It Legal; Food Deserts May Exist, But Do They Matter?; A Road Trip Along Italy's Ancient Appian Way;

Sudents Suspended Over Post-It Note Prank

It's not clear what message high school students in Clayton, Ind., were sending with this year's senior prank. They attached 11,000 blank Post-it Notes to various surfaces: Doors, chairs and desks. Six students got suspended. Which led to a student protest, and 50 more suspensions.

Two Gray Titles, One Sexy Mix-Up

What happens when two books with similar names are out at the same time? Well, when one is historical fiction set in Lithuania and the other an S&M novel that's ripping up the best-sellers list, some interesting teachable moments.

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Jamie Dimon, The Man Behind JPMorgan's Multi-billion Dollar Loss; Preventing Underage Drinking By Educating Parents About 'Social Host Liability'; Why Some College Sports Programs Are Running In The Red; John Fullbright May Be Okemah, Okla.'s Next Musical Son; Provocative Republican Super PAC Ad Campaign Shot Down;

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Jamie Dimon, The Man Behind JPMorgan's Multi-billion Dollar Loss; Preventing Underage Drinking By Educating Parents About 'Social Host Liability'; Why Some College Sports Programs Are Running In The Red; John Fullbright May Be Okemah, Oklahoma's Next Musical Son; Provocative Republican Super PAC Campaign To Highlight Obama's Former Pastor;

How To Make Healthy Eating Easier On The Wallet? Change The Calculation

Legumes, lentils and beans are good for you, and end up costing less than unhealthy food when you calculate the price per average amount consumed. A new USDA study shows eating healthy is not more expensive, people just need to make the right calorie choices.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Defense Rests Without Calling Edwards, Mistress; Hearing On 'Too Big To Fail' Banks; New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik Explores Our History With Food; Greek Austerity Takes Toll On Health Care; Listener Letters: From Catholics To Student Loans; The Films That Dictators Loved;

Restaurant Runs Out Of All-You-Can-Eat Fish

Bill Wisth recently went to Chuck's Place outside Milwaukee, Wis., for the all-you-can-eat fish fry. But after he ate 12 pieces of fish, the restaurant said they were out of fish. Wisth, who cried false advertising, plans a weekly picket outside the restaurant.

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

JPMorgan Chase Faces Angry Shareholders; Graduating College With $120K In Student Loan Debt; Syrian Violence Spills Into Lebanon; Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Washington State; Folk Singer Tom Rush Kickstarts 50th Anniversary Concert; A Graduation Anthem For Moving On;

To Fight HIV, Indian Health Workers Say Homosexuality Must Be Legal

Public health workers are advocating to keep homosexuality legal to fight against HIV/AIDS. India's Supreme Court began a six-week long recess today without ruling on homosexuality, which has captivated many in the country.

ALL THE NEWS THAT ISN'T for May 12, 2012

This week on All the News that Isn't... we're evolving to take credit for most things... from Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Public Radio International.

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Heads Roll At JP Morgan After $2 Billion Loss; Has 'Attachment Parenting' Crossed A Line?; Anger Simmers Over Austerity In Greece; Mass. Senate Race Heats Up; Helping Others Helped Him Overcome OCD;

Pipe Shop Owner Fights For Free Expression

When Adam Spiegel rolls down the metal security doors at his Medford, Ore., store, a painting becomes visible. Officials told him to clean the graffiti or be fined. He tells the Mail-Tribune it's not graffiti: it's a mural. Some onlookers think the painting resembles a giant bong.

Columbia University Janitor Graduates With Honors

When Gac Filipaj fled war-torn Yugoslavia in 1992, he became a refugee in New York. He took a janitor's job at Columbia University because it included free tuition. But he first had to learn English. After a dozen years, he's received a bachelor's degree in classics over the weekend.

#436: The Psychopath Test

Recently we heard about this test that could determine if someone was a psychopath. So, naturally, our staff decided to take it. This week we hear the results. Plus Jon Ronson asks the question: is this man a psychopath?

Friday, May 11th, 2012

High School Comes Back To Haunt Romney; Mark Zuckerberg: 'How A Brat Tycoon Became A Brilliant CEO'; UN Condemns Deadly Attacks In Syria; Prosecution Rests In John Edwards Trial; Listeners Share Their Recipes From Mom;

Freddie Mac Names Retired JPMorgan Official CEO

Mortgage broker Freddie Mac named Donald Layton as its new chief executive officer. Layton worked for JPMorgan Chase for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2004.

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

How To Avoid A Heart Attack: Sit Less and Smile More; Will Pres. Obama's Support Of Gay Marriage Hurt Him With Black Voters?; Older Americans Struggle With Student Loan Debt; Classic Russian Literature Sheds Light On Putin's Russia; The Watch That Kickstarter Kick-Started;

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

How To Avoid A Heart Attack: Sit Less and Smile More; Will Pres. Obama's Support Of Gay Marriage Hurt Him With Black Voters?; Older Americans Struggle With Student Loan Debt; Classic Russian Literature Sheds Light On Putin's Russia; The Watch That Kickstarter Kick-Started;

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Could American Airport Security Detect Al Qaida's New Non-Metallic Bomb?; Eurovision Contest Draws Attention To Alleged Human Rights Abuses in Azerbaijan; Amid Facebook IPO Hype, Some Doubt Company's Future; Broadway Goddess Bernadette Peters Opens Boston Pops Season;

'Frankenfish': It's What's For Dinner

Snakeheads came to Maryland almost 10 years ago. More people are acquiring a taste for the fish, some to help curb the invasive species' population. But they're kind of pricey. Plus, they're called "snakeheads" and look like Jacques Cousteau's nightmares. So a lot of them are still swimming around.

Cyber Briefings 'Scare The Bejeezus' Out Of CEOs

For the top brass of companies such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard, talk of cyberweapons and cyberwar could be abstract. But at a classified security briefing in spring 2010, it suddenly became quite real. "We can turn your computer into a brick," government officials reportedly told the startled executives.

ALL THE NEWS THAT ISN'T for May 5, 2012

Michael tears his ACL with All the News that Isn't... From Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Pubic Radio International.

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Elections In Europe Seen As Referendum On Austerity; Longtime Indiana Senator Richard Lugar Facing Challenge;

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Remembering An Old Friend, And A Beloved Pet; For POW-Turned-Doctor, 'Every Day Is A Holiday'; GOP Blocks Senate Debate On Dem Student Loan Bill; Catholic Bishops Call For Protests Over Government Overreach; In Maine, Race For Snowe's Senate Seat Focuses On One Man; Remembering Maurice Sendak;

Beloved Children's Author Maurice Sendak Dies

Maurice Sendak, the well-known children's book author and illustrator, has died. He was 83. Sendak is widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are. Steve Inskeep has this remembrance.

These Apps Are Going To The Birds, And People Who Watch Them

Technology is finally catching up to the ancient pastime of bird watching. Cell phones are already helping bird watchers get the word out on rare sightings and, soon, watchers will also have apps that forecast bird migration and identify birds by their songs.

Soccer Stars Are Paid The Best, And Indian Cricketers Out-Earn NFL Players

For the second year in a row, Spanish teams Barcelona and Real Madrid paid the highest average salaries of any team in any major sport. But in India, cricketers are paid better on average than NFL players.

Soccer Star With Soap Opera Roots Aims At Olympics

Discovered on a soccer-themed Colombian soap opera, Orianica Velasquez is training for a bigger stage: The London Olympics. The native of Bogata is a ball hawk on the Indiana University team. As her coach puts it, "She's a good forward because she's greedy."

ALL THE NEWS THAT ISN'T for May 5, 2012

Michael tears his ACL with All the News that Isn't... From Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Pubic Radio International.

#154: In Dog We Trust

Stories of dogs and cats and other animals that live in our homes. Exactly how much are they caught up in everyday family dynamics? We answer this question and others.

In New Orleans, A Health Clinic For Working Musicians

In the weeks surrounding the city's annual Jazz Fest, the New Orleans Musicans' Clinic is flooded with artists who lack health care and can't afford to lose work over strep throat or a broken finger.

French Election Marks A Fork In The Road

The French presidential runoff is Sunday. Rivals President Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist candidate Francois Hollande represent two very different visions for their country. How the French choose will also have a big impact on Europe.

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Bass Trombonist's Last Blast At Symphony Hall; 9/11 Defendants Head To Court At Gitmo; Deadly Sailboat Accidents A 'Wake-Up Call'; Farmer Says Manure Is Most Misunderstood Natural Resource; Chinese Dissident Finds Friend And Legal Adviser In NYU Professor;

Photographers, Skywatchers Prepare For Supermoon

The biggest full moon of the year happens Saturday night. Expect the best time for photos just after sunset.

Investors Flee Spain As Economy Spirals Downward

Spain has fallen back into recession. Meanwhile, its unemployment rate is the highest in Europe. And now investors are once again fleeing the country and interest rates on government debt are climbing.

Key Clemens Witness Leaves Prosecutors Scrambling

One of the prosecution's key witnesses, Andy Pettitte, concedes that he may have misunderstood Roger Clemens, his former teammate, as saying he used human growth hormone. It's not the only setback prosecutors faced Wednesday.

First Of Controversial Bird Flu Studies Is Published

The paper describes experiments that suggest just a few genetic changes could potentially make a bird flu virus capable of becoming contagious in humans and causing a dangerous pandemic. A fierce debate has raged over this study for months, because of fears that the work might provide a recipe for turning bird flu into a bioweapon.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

American Beer Drinkers Turn To Craft Varieties; Blind Chinese Activist Reportedly Wants To Leave China; Dirt Vs. Synthetic Tracks - What's Best For Horse Racing?; Are We In The Midst Of A 'War Against Youth?'; FBI: Men Unknowingly Put Fake Bombs At Ohio Bridge;

Teammate Testifies Against Clemens In Perjury Trial

If the prosecution at the Roger Clemens perjury trial hoped for a dramatic showdown on Tuesday, the day was a big disappointment. The prosecution's star witness, Clemens' friend and one-time pitching ace Andy Pettitte, provided as much, if not more ammunition for the defense.

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

A Horticultural Treasure Trove In Jeopardy; Getting Life Without Parole, At 17; The View From Kentucky: Challenges Facing Horse Racing; Presidential Candidates Try To Woo Hispanic Voters; Bin Laden Killing Becomes Fodder For Presidential Campaign; Delta Airlines Is Getting Into Fuel Business;

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Turning Picky Eaters Into Wholesome Chefs; Wisconsin Recall Vote Foreshadows November Battle; Excited About The Olympics? For One Londoner, Not So Much; Did Gated Community 'Groupthink' Play A Role In Trayvon Martin's Shooting?; Asylum For Blind Chinese Lawyer Could Become Flashpoint In Clinton Visit;

Canceling Out The 'Background Noise' On Egypt-Israel Relations

By ending a historic gas contract with Israel, is Egypt laying the groundwork for a fundamental shift between the two countries?

Wealthy Australian To Build 21st Century Titanic

Clive Palmer says he wants to build Titanic II to sale from London to New York. Like the builder of the original, Palmer says, "It is going to be designed so it won't sink."

Paragliding Centenarian Regains World Record

Peggy McAlpine wasn't happy when she lost her world record. The Scottish woman was 100 when she became the oldest person to paraglide. That title was recently taken away by an American woman. So at age 104, McAlpine took the the skies again and regained the record.

#463: Mortal Vs. Venial

Religion makes it pretty clear what differentiates mortal sins from venial ones. Mortal are the really bad sins and venial the lesser ones. But in our everyday lives, it can be really difficult to determine just how bad we've been. This week we have stories of people trying to figure out that question.

Obama Team Changes Line Of Attack Against Romney

Republican Mitt Romney is sticking with his longstanding attack on President Obama as someone not up to the job of turning around the economy. But the Obama campaign has stopped portraying Romney as a flip-flopping, say-anything politician. It is now characterizing him as an extreme conservative.

Review: 'That Deadman Dance'

Kim Scott's new novel That Deadman Dance explores the historic first meetings of the aboriginal peoples of Australia and European settlers in the early 19th century.

Mixed Signals: Weaker Growth, Higher Profits

The U.S. economy's growth slowed in the first three months of the year. Consumers spent more than expected, but companies invested less in new equipment even though profits were surprisingly strong. Economists say businesses need to grow more to drive the economy forward.

Friday, April 27th, 2012

The Many Voices Of Singer Martin Sexton; In Massachusetts Town, Cats Will Continue To Roam; Beijing Auto Show: Year of the Dragon; Edwards Aide On Stand For Fifth Day; Military Analyst Calls For More Accountability With Soldier Misconduct; Secret Service Scandal Expands Further Into South America, Russia;

'Foul' Behavior At Baseball Game Goes Viral

Robert Siegel and Melissa Block have the story of an uproar caused by a foul ball at a Yankees and Rangers game.

Romney, Obama Battle Over Foreign Policy Records

Vice President Joe Biden delivered a foreign policy speech at New York University on Thursday.

Former Liberian Leader Charged With War Crimes

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was charged with 11 counts of crimes against humanity. The charges stem from Sierra Leone's brutal 11 year civil war and Taylor's role in it.

'Slacks,' 'Moist,' 'Dude': The Worst Words Ever?

Melissa Block talks with Ben Greenman, who writes for the Culture Desk blog of The New Yorker, about the tongue-in-cheek contest he's overseeing to purge some words from the English language. The first to be killed? "Slacks." But readers had plenty more reading for the offing. Greenman talks about some of those words and what the fate of "slacks" will be.

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

A Conversation With 'Sookie Stackhouse' Creator Charlaine Harris; Could Asteroid Mining Work? An Outer Space Lawyer Weighs In; States Re-Examine 'Stand Your Ground' Laws; What It Means To Grow Up Medicated; Political Battle Heats Up Over Student Loans;

Research Examines Newly-Drafted NFL Quarterbacks

Yale economic student Sam Dorward reviewed career statistics of newly-drafted NFL quarterbacks. He says new draft picks have better careers if they wait a year to start at quarterback. But the teams with the top picks are unlikely to be patient.

Immigration Brings High Drama To The High Court

A majority of Supreme Court justices showed they will likely uphold at least part of Arizona's controversial immigration law. Narrowing in on the so-called "show me your papers" provisions, the justices appeared unconvinced that the state law unconstitutionally stepped on the federal government's toes.

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Much Ado About Pulitzer; Egypt's Bumpy Road To Democracy; With Charles Taylor Verdict Expected, A Look At Post-War Sierra Leone; Are Colleges As We Know Them Endangered?; Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona Immigration Law;

Settlement Clears Path For Cross On Sunrise Rock

Back in 1934, veterans of World War I put up a memorial in the Mojave Desert, setting a cross on what's known as Sunrise Rock. Private citizens have always maintained the cross even though it was on federal land. But the memorial has sparked debate for years. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Park Service will give the property to Henry and Wanda Sandoz in exchange for land they own elsew...

Va. Woman Wins Powerball Twice In Same Day

Virginia Fike accidentally bought two Powerball tickets instead of one. Her five lucky numbers brought her a double win: $2 million. She says she'll use the money to care for her parents.

Heisman Winner RG3 Immortalized In Chicken

Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is waiting for the NFL draft, and the Washington Redskins are expected to take him. In the meantime, people at a Subway sandwich shop in Manhattan made a bust of him. It's made of barbecued chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and chili peppers.

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Reproduction In Science Fiction Is More Than Fantasy; Syria Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire; Senate Irons Out Political Split Over Violence Against Women Act; Cornell University's Promise: End Pledging As We Know It; North Carolina Presidential Visit Turns Focus To Civil Unions Debate;

Preparing For A Future That Includes Aging Parents

Nearly 10 million adult children are caring for aging parents today, according to a study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute. But, while aging is inevitable, planning for the costs associated with dependency in the latter phase of life doesn't come easily to most Americans.

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WIRING A BAROQUE CHAPEL FOR MULTIMEDIA

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Should Cats Be On Leashes?; British Panel Investigates Phone Hacking Scandal; Md. Passes Bill Banning Social Media Password Requests By Employers; Dartmouth Student Blows The Whistle On Fraternity Hazing; Legal Expert Says Important Issues At Stake In Edwards Trial;

ALL THE NEWS THAT ISN'T for April 21, 2012

This week on All the News that Isn't... the Secret Service is terrible at keeping secrets. From Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Public Radio International.

#379: Return To The Scene Of The Crime

A live episode of the radio program, including stories told on stage by Dan Savage and Mike Birbiglia. Guess what? We're doing another live show like this — nationwide on movie screens — on May 10th!

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Fenway At 100: Remembering Ted Williams; Top Tweeters Of The Year (Will Robin Be Next?); French President Sarkozy Could Face Upset In Weekend Election; The Musicians Behind The Great Bands That Got The Credit;

PRI's The World - Geo Quiz Podcast 687

FIRST COOKING FIRE?

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

A Visit With Cello Legend (And Flash Mobber) Yo-Yo Ma; Deadly Blasts Rock Iraq; Former Kony Child Soldier Tells Her Story; Obama, Romney Camps Spar On Economy And Dogs;

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Author Ron Rash Delves Into North Carolina History For 'The Cove'; Military Analyst Bing West Ponders Road Ahead In Afganistan; Teen Raps About Financial Responsibility; Massachusetts Firm Turns To Chinese Courts Over Stolen Technology; Citigroup's Shareholder Revolt Reverberates On Wall Street;

In Noisy Digital Era, 'Elegant' Internet Still Thrives

Before Facebook and MySpace transformed how we interact online, there was another kind of Internet: the SDF network, made up of users connecting via phone lines and code. Around the world, 30,000 computing enthusiasts still use that network today.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Titanic History Preserved Through Letter Writing; Hyper-Local News Websites Have Lots Of Eyeballs, But What About Revenue?; Norwegian Gunman Anders Breivik Says 'I Would Have Done It Again'; Historian Says Beware Of 'Violence Card'; Secret Service Agents Reportedly Bragged To Prostitutes: 'We Work For Obama';

Cardboard To Be Used In Temporary Cathedral

The New Zealand town of Christchurch is rebuilding after an earthquake left its 19th century cathedral in ruins. Its replacement has been dubbed "the cardboard cathedral." It's a temporary fix while the permanent building is under construction.

Couple Charges Rental Property Is Haunted

Jose Chinchilla and Michele Callan said they hear strange noises, and something tugs on their bed sheets. They sued the landlord to get the security deposit back. They called in paranormal researchers, but he landlord countersued saying the tenants just don't want to pay the rent.

ALL THE NEWS THAT ISN'T for April 14, 2012

This week on All the News that Isn't... President Obama says wives are off limits. From Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Public Radio International.

PRI's The World - Geo Quiz Podcast 686

APP LOCATES ENDANGERED WHALES

One Roof, Three Generations, Many Decisions

To cope with the hard times, millions of families have pulled together — stacking two, three, even four generations on top of one another. An NPR series explores the lives of three multigenerational households struggling with issues of money, duty and love.

Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Guns Change What You See

In a recent study, participants were shown photos of hands holding various items, including a gun. When asked to guess the size of the men behind the photos, the gun-wielding models were consistently identified as bigger than the rest.

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Boston Marathon Update; Marathoner Alberto Salazar Looks Back On Brush With Death; A Utopian Dream Falls To Pieces; Karzai Blames NATO And US For Security Failures; Economists Warn That Manufacturing Alone Can't Save Economy; Tax Plans, GSA Spending and Secret Service Scandal To Dominate Congress This Week;

#462: Own Worst Enemy

Stories of people who can’t seem to stop getting in their own way — sabotaging everything from their romantic relationships to their physical health. Featuring a new radio drama by Jonathan Mitchell.

A Dispatch From The Titanic Memorial Cruise

One hundred years ago today, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank into the Atlantic on its maiden voyage. At that very spot today is another luxury liner, there to mark the centennial of the disaster. Writer Lester Reingold is on board the memorial cruise, and he sends us this report.

A Political Tempest In A Tweetpot

This week, when Democratic consultant Hilary Rosen said Ann Romney "never worked a day in her life," she kicked off a controversy expressed in short political gists: Tweets. Guest host Linda Wertheimer muses on how the news cycle is shortening into mere moments.

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Marathon History: Remembering The '82 Battle Between Salazar And Beardsley; Ethanol: Off The Radar, But Bigger Than Ever; Amid Economic Chaos, Volos, Greece Creates Own Currency; Former Egypt TV Anchor Says Military Regime 'Still Very Repressive'; Comment About Ann Romney Still Echoing, Will It Matter In November?;

La. Town Named 'Boudin Capital Of The World'

Boudin is a Cajun specialty — sausage filled with rice, pork and herbs. And since Scott, La., is starting a Boudin festival, the state legislature crowned it the "Boudin Capital of the World." Nevermind there are two other Boudin capitals of the world. But Jennings, La., trumps them all. Years ago, it was crowned the "Boudin Capital of the Universe."

PRI's The World - Geo Quiz Podcast 685

AMERICAN HOCKEY COACH HEADED FOR RUSSIA

Philip Seymour Hoffman: Broadway's New 'Salesman'

Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman is starring in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Hoffman about the iconic role and why, 63 years after the play premiered, it continues to resonate with modern audiences.

Watch This: 'Harold & Kumar' Directors' DVD Picks

Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, the creators of the Harold and Kumar franchise, recently directed American Reunion. In the latest installment of Morning Edition's "Watch This" series, Steve Inskeep talks with the filmmakers about their picks for home entertainment.

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Stoogiologist Cautiously Watches 'Three Stooges' Revival; Are You A Digital Hoarder?; Maine Newspapers Sold to U.S. Rep.'s Husband; China's 'Jackie Kennedy' Charged In Mysterious Death; Zimmerman Makes Court Appearance In Fla. Shootings;

Decoding Legalese: Up Next In Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Audie Cornish speaks with former federal prosecutor Brett Meltzer about the legal aspects of the case going forward.

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Anne Lamott Updates Her 'Operating Instructions' After Becoming Grandmother; 'Three Cups Of Tea' Charity Vows To Forge Ahead; Winning Hearts And Minds In Afghanistan; What Santorum's Exit Means For Romney; More Twists In The Trayvon Martin Case;

Bahraini Activist On Hunger Strike For Eight Weeks

Robert Siegel speaks with Associated Press reporter Reem Khalifa about Bahraini human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja. He's on a hunger strike until he can be freed from detention.

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Author Taps Experience With Prep School Privilege In 'Starboard Sea'; 'Texts From Hillary' Imagines Clinton's Correspondences; An Activist's Hunger Strike Brings Bahrainis Into The Streets; Bomb Threats Put University Of Pittsburgh On Guard; US And Iranian Climbers Practice Mountain Diplomacy; Court Rules That UK Can Extradite Terror Suspects To US;

PRI's The World - Geo Quiz Podcast 684

OCCUPY EMPATHY

ALL THE EAU CLAIRE NEWS THAT ISN'T for April 7, 2012

This week, we look back to our 2010 visit to Eau Claire, Wisconsin and All the News that Wasn't. From Wisconsin Public Radio and PRI, Public Radio International.

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Keeping Dying Languages Alive; Can The Groupon Model Last?; Proposed Ceasefire In Syria Reportedly Collapsing; What Super PACs Spend Their Money On; Two Charged With Murder In Tulsa Rampage;

Sony Reportedly Cutting 10,000 Jobs

The one-time leader in entertainment technology has fallen behind rivals like Apple and Samsung, losing money for four straight years. But Sony's new CEO is trying to turn it around. According to Japanese news reports and the Wall Street Journal, that involves eliminating 10,000 jobs worldwide — about 6 percent of its overall workforce.

#332: The Ten Commandments

Stories of people struggling to follow the Ten Commandments from the book of Exodus.

PRI's The World - Geo Quiz Podcast 683

EASTER PARADE IN SPAIN

Barbie And Her Toybox Pals Go Bald For A Cause

After beating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a Philadelphia woman used a Facebook campaign to convince Mattel to make a bald Barbie. The toymaker will only distribute the dolls to sick children, but another company has agreed to roll out the dolls nationwide.