May 2011
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Audio for Terry’s interview with...
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Shoutout
to the PBS Newshour Tumblr team. They’re doing a fantastic job while their site is down.
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rarelybored asked: When will the Eagleman interview be posted online?
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NPR: The Impact of War Project →
This Memorial Day, we remember our fallen soldiers. Many have died in combat, but increasingly, for off-duty members of the National Guard and Army Reserves, soldiers are dying by their own hands. Nationally, the number of those who’ve committed suicide has nearly doubled from 80 in 2009 to 145 last year.
On Fresh Air: Treating Vets with PTSD // The History of PTSD // Remembering The...
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“I don’t like rules of any kind. And I seek people who break rules with...”
– John Waters on rules. [full Fresh Air interview here]
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“Before Francis Crick died, in 2004, he gave Eagleman some advice. “Look,” he...”
– David Eagleman and Mysteries of the Brain : The New Yorker (via poptech)
Tuesday’s guest: David Eagleman
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“Everyone’s sex life is funny except your own. Every person’s is, and...”
– John Waters on the essential absurdity of sex
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“On airplanes, strangers confide in me the most deepest, darkest secrets. And I...”
– John Waters, on secrets. [full Fresh Air interview here]
daintyloops asked: you guys do really great work and i really appreciate the shows. always something nice to look forward to during my lunch breaks. <3
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earbox asked: I enjoyed the interview last week with Trey Parker and Matt Stone on the subject of The Book of Mormon, but is there a reason that Bobby Lopez wasn't included? His contribution to the book, music, and lyrics is equal to theirs.
unsolvedchildmurder asked: How many staff post on the Fresh Air Tumblr?
Answering Questions from the Post
Question: On a scale of 1-10, how awesome is it working for a big NPR show? I’m imagining it’s a solid 10.
It’s about a 9…there are stressful days, but I’m grateful that I get to read and write a lot, and learn about a lot of different topics. There’s absolutely no breaks on a daily show though. When I worked on a weekly (Wait Wait) the pace was different.
Question:...
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feministinthesun asked: I am a college student interested in going into radio someday, and I am planning on starting my own show at my university this fall. What books or resources would you recommend I check out to help get me started?
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“When I meet a dog, I hold my hand out. I don’t stick my fingers right out,...”
– John Bradshaw, on how to greet a dog.
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trequartista1-deactivated201110 asked: how can I get your job.
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“His 23 goats reputedly bore the names of foreign dignitaries he despised, such...”
– One of the world’s most wanted war crimes suspects, Ratko Mladic, was apprehended early Thursday in Serbia after 16 years on the lam.
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Hello Lotsa New Followers. Have any questions?
I’m Mel. I’m an associate producer here at Fresh Air in Philly. I’ve worked here for about 1.5 years and write everything on our website and produce/write stuff for the daily radio show….If you have any questions about guests, the show or public radio in general, ask away and I’ll try to answer. If you’d rather email, it’s mkramer AT whyy DOT org.
-Mel
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djlindalovely asked: Does The Picture Show have a Tumblr? If not, I think it would be perfect for it.
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“[My character] was a composite of three or four guys that I went to high school...”
– Bradley Cooper, on his role in Wedding Crashers.
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Food I'm Serving Tomorrow in My Cube for Oprah's...
Dr. Phil-et O’Fish
Stedman Graham Crackers
Win-Fries
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