‘Don’t Stop’ Sings Karaoke’s Praises
December 31, 2008 on 7:34 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffJournalist Brian Raftery says it's OK if you hate karaoke, but that doesn't mean he has to. He sees democracy in a bar packed with would-be singing stars crowded around a karaoke machine. In his book, Don't Stop Believin', he writes, "nights like these … forever changed my life."
The Best Arts Releases Of 2008
December 31, 2008 on 7:34 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffA. O. Scott points to Wall-E and The Dark Knight as standout hits. NPR's Felix Contreras loved albums from Pat Metheny and Picadillo O'Farril. What were your favorite movies and songs? How about video games, TV, and books?
Talk Of The Nation’s Tribute To Lives Lost In 2008
December 31, 2008 on 5:29 am | In Uncategorized | Comments OffTalk of the Nation reached out to friends and colleagues at NPR to ask them to remind us of some of the remarkable men and women who died in 2008. They responded with personal stories about the people who inspired them.
Satire, Race And The ‘Magic Negro’
December 30, 2008 on 8:18 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffChip Saltsman, one of the candidates for chair of the Republican National Committee, sent a CD full of song parodies to several RNC members — including a song called "Barack the Magic Negro." The term "magic negro" dates back to the 1950s. Used today, is it satire or racism?
Letters: Influential People And Barber’s Call
December 30, 2008 on 8:09 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffTalk of the Nation listeners make a few more nominations to our list of most influential people of 2008. Also, a letter from a listener who survived a small plane crash, and another listener thanks us for playing tape of Red Barber calling a game he didn't attend.
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