Science & Technology
The World
May 28, 2020
It's been nearly a decade since an astronaut was launched into space from American soil. Wednesday, at Cape Canaveral Florida, the company SpaceX and NASA tried to end that streak on board the Falcon 9 until weather scrapped the launch. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Margaret Weitekamp, head of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, about the future of US space flight.
Conflict & Justice
Federal Judge Strikes Down Entire Health Care Law
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Another judge has struck down the Obama administration's sweeping health care reform law. Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent helps to clarify the latest.
Arts, Culture & Media
Coptic Christians and Mubarak
The World
February 04, 2011
South Florida is home to a group of supporters of Egypt's embattled president, Hosni Mubarak. They are Coptic Christians and are supporting President Mubarak with prayer. Jaweed Kaleem of the Miami Herald brings us the story.
Global Politics
Florida Rejects President's High Speed Rail Plan
The Takeaway
February 17, 2011
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has said thanks -- but no thanks -- to $2 billion in federal funds that were meant to create a high speed line between Orlando and Tampa. We talk with Andrea Bernstein and Mark Simpson.
Arts, Culture & Media
Bathed In Glory
May 08, 2008
Every Thursday, we present you with three nominees in the running to be BATHED in GLORY. Exercise your rights as a Fair Game listener by choosing one; we'll declare the winner on Friday's show.
Environment
Smart power to the people
Living on Earth
October 30, 2009
The city of Boulder, Colorado has a few smart grid homes already up and running. Host Steve Curwood talks with Kara Mertz, the Local Environmental Action Division Manager for Boulder about her city's smart grid plan.
African immigrants and Barack Obama
The World
January 17, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has strong ties to Kenya and those ties are well-known in African immigrant communities in the U.S.,
New route for Cuban exiles
The World
January 18, 2008
The World's Lorne Matalon reports that Cubans who flee their island for the United States are trying a new route: through Mexico, and Mexican authorities fear a mass exodus of Cubans coming through in coming years.
Republicans court Cuban-American votes
The World
January 23, 2008
Republican presidential candidates head to Florida next week for that state's primary, and they are already working on courting influential voters there Cuban-Americans
Global Politics
Electronic voting lessons from abroad
The World
March 04, 2008
Cyrus Farivar reports on what US election officials could learn from other countries that use electronic voting systems.
Environment
Insurance report
The World
April 01, 2008
The World's Jason Margolis reports that some insurance companies are starting to make global warming a factor in their policies, in some cases encouraging positive action to deal with climate change.