NPR: The First Forty Years
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (988 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1615731032 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 333 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Johnson said, We in America have an appetite for excellence we want most of all to enrich man's spirit. This commemorative collection overflows with thought-provoking commentaries, award-winning journalism and humor from the public radio programs that have become an essential part of our lives: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Tell Me More, Fresh Air and much more.FEATURING: David SedarisChris RockDame EdnaTerry GrossLittle RichardRed BarberIra GlassCar Talk's Tom and Ray MagliozziAnd many more.. More than 900 stations nationwide broadcast NPR programming. NPR was created in 1970, three years after Congress passed the Public Broadcasting Act and established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. From the turmoil of the Vietnam era to a delightful visit with the riotously funny Dame Edna Everage, join hosts Susan Stamberg (1970s), Noah Adams (1980s), Renee Montagne (1990s), and Guy Raz (2000s) for an unforgettable journey through the first forty years of NPR. Signing the act into law, President Lyndon B. Today NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches more than 26 million listeners weekly
"Five Stars" according to Thyme. This was given as a gift and was highly recommended.. Fascinating collection of NPR stories News Junkie I'm a news junkie and an NPR fan and I loved this collection. I realize they couldn't cover all the top news stories of 40 years in just 4 CDs, but I think the stories they chose are terrific and cover a broad range of topics. My favorite story is "Goodbye Saigon" about Vietnam. I felt like I was experiencing the fall of Vietnam -- it gave me goose bumps. I laughed at the car talk guys giving a driving lesson to someone who knows nothing about driving and Nina Totenberg on mini-skirts (I loved her comment that a male CEO would never wear shorts to the office). If you love the news, and NPR, you'll lo. Better NPR than NPR I contribute to NPR, but they keep asking for more, with impressive incentives. It was a wonderful realization that the incentives are available at Amazon. I LOVE this CD set, used it for an 8-hr driving duty and passed it on to a family member who will enjoy it just as much. SparkyTom
From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Representing the best of NPR storytelling and reporting, this time capsule of public radio's first 40 years revisits broadcasting highlights and memorable moments from recent history, political events to fashion trends. A Chronicle hardcover. Including clips and introductions from the likes of Susan Stamberg, Noah Adams, Renee Montagne, and Guy Raz, the collection is both a history of NPR—listeners will discern the changing broadcast quality over the years—and a de facto world history with stories from the Vietnam protests to a blow-by-blow of September 11. All rights reserved. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. Among the high points are Scott Simon's driving lesson with Car Talk's Click and Clack, listener reactions to President Nixon's resignation, Nina Totenberg breaking the Clarence Thomas sexual harassment story, Chris Rock reflecting on his career and the racism he's endured, and This Ame