The number of homeowners who've lost their homes due to foreclosure went from almost 3,000 in 2007 to almost 16,000 the first six months of 2008. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at the impact foreclosed homes are having on property values.
Race and Health Care Get Listeners Blogging Several topics featured on the program this week have listeners blogging. Hear reaction to the media coverage of race in the presidential election, response to the story about hospitals that effectively deport some uninsured immigrants, and one listener's personal perspective on HIV/AIDS in the black community.
Why Can't Facebook 'Friends' Accept Rejection? Here's the irony of the popular online social network Facebook: nothing makes critic Andrew Wallenstein feel more antisocial. Since joining earlier this year, he's found himself consistently confused by random people asking to be his "friend." Even when he denies them, they try again.
China Visit A Key Moment For Bush As Term Wanes President Bush arrives in China for talks with Chinese leaders Thursday before the start of the Olympic Games. The visit is one of the high-profile moments of his final months in office. He has been criticized by human rights groups for deciding to attend the games despite China's human rights record; he is expected to raise the issue in private.
Community, Choice And Faith Our mobile society means Americans find themselves with fewer social ties and close confidantes, less help raising children and shallower roots. That decline of community is a challenge to traditional, vibrant religious practice.
Poll: White Voters See Obama 'Risky,' McCain 'Safe' In a recent poll by the <em>Washington Post</em> and ABC News, more than half of white voters agreed that Barack Obama was a "risky" candidate to hold the power of the presidency, while two-thirds judged John McCain a "safe" candidate.
The Joy Of Being At The Game: Priceless? Now, going to a game is an event — like a Broadway show or a concert. You must plan in advance, budget. If you're a fan, I don't have to tell you the figures.
Weigh Prostate Screening Recommendations A federal task force says doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over age 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit. Talk to your doctor about these recommendations and pick your screening tests wisely.
An Uneasy America: 'Why We Hate Us' In his new book, <em>Why We Hate Us</em>, NPR's Dick Meyer argues that a lack of trust in public leadership and an overall weakening of public morality are part of the problem.
Letters: Woodstock And 'Who Is An American?' Host Liane Hansen reads letters from listeners reacting to the foreclosure crisis, the newly opened Woodstock Museum and our recent series on "Who Is an American?"
Letters: Football Fantasies, Dogs And 'The Dead' This week's letters from listeners include comments on Stefan Fatsis' book about trying to learn how to kick field goals for the Denver Broncos, the sounds of barking dogs and an orchestral tribute to the Grateful Dead.
Week In Review: Race In The Race Scott Simon reviews the week's news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr. Highlights include: The McCain campaign accuses Sen. Barack Obama of playing the race card, and a Justice Department official admits to using a political litmus test to screen applicants.
Letters: Condom Story Sparks Heated Debate Last week's installment of <em>What's the New What?</em> focused on how young couples are ditching condoms as a way to prove their loyalty to each other. It drew hundreds of comments — about as many enraged as supportive, says producer Shereen Meraji.
Officer Suggests Ways To Support The Troops Capt. Nate Rawlings urges people who want to help U.S. troops to send a letter or visit a veterans hospital. The Army officer also explains how he and his soldiers approach political debates.
More News, But Less 'News' While the news business is shrinking — and shrinking fast — why is it that there's more news everywhere you look? To understand, it's important to know the difference between "news gathering" and "news product."
One Last Pitch For Tim Drew Pitcher Tim Drew was a first-round pick in the major league draft 11 years ago. But his early promise as a ballplayer didn't last, not like that of his brothers, J.D. and Steve. Now, he's called it a career at 29.
