"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."
Oliver Callan's bemusement with the new jingle reflects a broader sentiment about its unexpected similarity to Eurovision background music, which may not align with audience expectations.
A student's personal narrative of what it's like to earn a college degree while at the same time raising a child. A look back at the rich sounds and music of a New York City neighborhood, recorded by a recording artist in the 1950s. Feelings of loss and displacement among the lifelong residents of a Georgia town when their community became a popular vacation hot spot. These and other compelling stories, chosen from hundreds of entries we received this year, have been named the finalists in our fifth annual NPR College Podcast Challenge.
Although Silverblatt's 30-minute show, which ran from 1989 to 2022 and was nationally syndicated, included interviews with celebrated authors including Gore Vidal, Kazuo Ishiguro, David Foster Wallace, Susan Orlean, Joan Didion and Zadie Smith, the real star of the show was the host himself, the nasal-voiced radio personality who more than once in life was told he did not have a voice for his medium.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced Monday that it is working on a lease for a new space for KCUR and Classical KC. UMKC previously announced Dec. 22 that KCUR's longtime home would close no later than Jan. 31 after "recent checks showed that the building's foundation was settling at an accelerated rate," Stacy Downs, director of strategic communications for UMKC, told Current in January.
Well, I mean, it is literally people who are masked, who have arsenals on their bodies, who are literally pulling people from their cars, or if you're an observer, either spraying you with pepper spray or just pummeling you to the ground. This is like the kind of stuff you expect in a communist country, or a country that's going through a civil war. It's not what you would expect here in Minnesota.
The "less is more" editorial model accounts for generous pay (roughly $2 to $5 per word) for contributors, said Woolley, a freelance writer and editor and former West Coast bureau chief for Forbes Magazine. Stories will typically range between 750 and 1,500 words, according to the L.A. Reported site. If my math is right, even shorter stories could pay between $1,500 and $3,750. Very generous, indeed!
The American civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson, died today at the age of 84. His advisor James Zogby, who traveled with him throughout the Middle East, discusses his legacy. Also, at this week's India AI Impact Summit, Delhi brings together leaders of nations and tech for what it's calling the first major summit on AI hosted in the Global South.
As bitter cold descends on Ukraine, so has a fresh barrage of Russian drone and missile strikes. Recent attacks on transformer substations and power plants have plunged Kyiv into its worst wartime heating and power outage. Also, as opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado meets US President Donald Trump in Washington, Venezuelans are watching with a mix of hope and unease.
Audioboom has scored a significant client in Crooked Media, an influential network in the field of global politics, best known for its cleverly titled inaugural show Pod Save America. Audioboom will provide hosting, global distribution, and network advertising sales, In an interesting carve-out, Audioboom will also hold host-read advertising rights, which according to the announcement will create a new commercial opportunity in the UK market.
The US Supreme Court has struck down much of the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods, which have been a cornerstone of its trade and foreign policies. Also, Iran prepares for a possible US military strike. And, the International Energy Agency has removed climate change from its list of priorities for the next two years, following threats from the US
With votes tallied from about 50% of polling places, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is projected to win reelection in Uganda. Also, Indian authorities continue searching for an elephant that's already killed 22 people in the first two weeks of 2026. And, Sara Mardini, who was arrested for helping rescue migrants from the sea in 2018, is acquitted of her charges in Greece. Plus, searching for the best mıhlama for breakfast in Turkey.
A court in Seoul sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison today for his brief martial law decree in 2024. Also, a look at fishing boat diplomacy in the East China Sea and gunboat diplomacy in the Persian Gulf. And, flag football is set to make its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Plus, a look at how glitter makes Carnival sparkle in Rio de Janeiro, but also pollutes the environment.
