http://odeo.com/channels/128524-NPR-Playback-Podcast no 25 years ago. Don't really remember what happened? Or maybe you weren't even around then. Each month, NPR Playback combs the NPR radio archives to connect past with present. Hosted by Kerry Thompson. 25 years ago. Don't really remember what happened? Or maybe you weren't even around then. Each month, NPR Playback combs the NPR radio archives to connect past with present. Hosted by Kerry Thompson. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past. en-us 40 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:53:22 -0700 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:53:22 -0700 History http://odeo.com/episodes/25297438-NPR-Playback-October-1984 This month on Playback, we look 25 years back to October 1984 in which we look at at the final stretch of the 1984 presidential election, and a famous altercation between VP hopeful Geraldine Farraro and Barbara Bush. Then, a conversation with Studs Terkel and an interview with blueman Stevie Ray Vaughan. All that plus an incredibly bizarre chat with the elusive singer-songwriter Leon Redbone. All that and more... This month on Playback, we look 25 years back to October 1984 in which we look at at the final stretch of the 1984 presidential election, and a famous altercation between VP hopeful Geraldine Farraro and Barbara Bush. Then, a conversation with Studs Terkel and an interview with blueman Stevie Ray Vaughan. All that plus an incredibly bizarre chat with the elusive singer-songwriter Leon Redbone. All that and more... This month on Playback, we look 25 years back to October 1984 in which we look at at the final stretch of the 1984 presidential election, and a famous altercation between VP hopeful Geraldine Farraro and Barbara Bush. Then, a conversation with Studs Terkel and an interview with blueman Stevie Ray Vaughan. All that plus an incredibly bizarre chat with the elusive singer-songwriter Leon Redbone. All that and more... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25297438 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:53:22 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25136435-NPR-Playback-September-1984 It's September 1984 and this month First File continues with a totally strange early piece by NPR producer Art Silverman about a Rat Olympics. Then we hear from P-Funk legend George Clinton, cartoonist Jeff MacNelly, comedians George Carlin and a young Ellen DeGeneres. Plus more on the developing 1984 Presidential race between Reagan and Mondale. It's September 1984 and this month First File continues with a totally strange early piece by NPR producer Art Silverman about a Rat Olympics. Then we hear from P-Funk legend George Clinton, cartoonist Jeff MacNelly, comedians George Carlin and a young Ellen DeGeneres. Plus more on the developing 1984 Presidential race between Reagan and Mondale. It's September 1984 and this month First File continues with a totally strange early piece by NPR producer Art Silverman about a Rat Olympics. Then we hear from P-Funk legend George Clinton, cartoonist Jeff MacNelly, comedians George Carlin and a young Ellen DeGeneres. Plus more on the developing 1984 Presidential race between Reagan and Mondale. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25136435 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:07:25 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24947134-NPR-Playback-August-1984 We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24947134 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:35:05 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944510-NPR-Playback-August-1984 We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. We return to normal Playback programming as we look at various anniversaries that were happening in August 1984: the 15th anniversary of Woodstock, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Clean, the 10th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Paris. Plus interviews with iconic musician Randy Newman, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Tony Randall. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944510 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:57:07 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24769666-NPR-Playback-First-File-with-Susan-Stamberg First File is a new occasional series we'll feature on Playback that explores the backstory behind some legendary NPR broadcast debuts. This month we take a visit to the NPR archives with a special tour guide, a woman affectionately known as the mother of public radio, NPR's Susan Stamberg. First File is a new occasional series we'll feature on Playback that explores the backstory behind some legendary NPR broadcast debuts. This month we take a visit to the NPR archives with a special tour guide, a woman affectionately known as the mother of public radio, NPR's Susan Stamberg. First File is a new occasional series we'll feature on Playback that explores the backstory behind some legendary NPR broadcast debuts. This month we take a visit to the NPR archives with a special tour guide, a woman affectionately known as the mother of public radio, NPR's Susan Stamberg. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24769666 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:01:50 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24648147-NPR-Playback-June-1984 It's June 1984 and here on Playback we take a look back on the 40th (now 65th) anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy with a breathtaking, format-breaking minute by minute account. Plus critical reaction to Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the USA,' and Clarence Nash,the voice of Donald Duck speaks out. It's June 1984 and here on Playback we take a look back on the 40th (now 65th) anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy with a breathtaking, format-breaking minute by minute account. Plus critical reaction to Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the USA,' and Clarence Nash,the voice of Donald Duck speaks out. It's June 1984 and here on Playback we take a look back on the 40th (now 65th) anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy with a breathtaking, format-breaking minute by minute account. Plus critical reaction to Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the USA,' and Clarence Nash,the voice of Donald Duck speaks out. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24648147 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:26:56 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24552677-NPR-Playback-May-1984 This month we're traveling to May 1984 with an entertaining interview with Ron Howard, director of 'Splash,' and a curious story of two oddly matched entertainers — President Reagan and Michael Jackson. We also hear a press event with former President Nixon making predictions about the '84 presidential race. All that plus NPR's Susan Stamberg and Noah Adams watching a solar eclipse through a cardboard box. This month we're traveling to May 1984 with an entertaining interview with Ron Howard, director of 'Splash,' and a curious story of two oddly matched entertainers — President Reagan and Michael Jackson. We also hear a press event with former President Nixon making predictions about the '84 presidential race. All that plus NPR's Susan Stamberg and Noah Adams watching a solar eclipse through a cardboard box. This month we're traveling to May 1984 with an entertaining interview with Ron Howard, director of 'Splash,' and a curious story of two oddly matched entertainers — President Reagan and Michael Jackson. We also hear a press event with former President Nixon making predictions about the '84 presidential race. All that plus NPR's Susan Stamberg and Noah Adams watching a solar eclipse through a cardboard box. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24552677 Thu, 07 May 2009 08:45:18 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25366995-NPR-Playback-April-1984 April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,25366995 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:05:07 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24399430-NPR-Playback-April-1984 April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! April 1984 brought some remarkable stories from the NPR archives. Robert Krulwich explains at the changing face of the American economy in his typical Krulwichian style. Then a new breakthrough discovery regarding the AIDS epidemic, Marvin Gaye is remembered, the Apple 2C makes its debut, and we take a listen to the new women of rock and roll. All that plus Liberace! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,24399430 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:05:07 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25366996-NPR-Playback-March-1984 It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,25366996 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:05:22 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24289213-NPR-Playback-March-1984 It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24289213 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:05:22 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24283891-NPR-Playback-March-1984 It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. It's March 1984 and on NPR Playback we ask a simple question: "Where's the beef?." Hear how a the popular catchphrase caught on in the ongoing '84 Presidential campaign. Then Mississippi finally ratifies 19th amendment — women's right to vote — and attracts some retro attitudes from some senators. Plus we hear from actor John Malkovitch, a Reagan impersonator and Bozo the Clown. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24283891 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:42:22 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24213739-NPR-Playback-February-1984 This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24213739 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:40:27 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24058827-NPR-Playback-February-1984 This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. This month on Playback, it's February 1984. We'll have a story on the pullout of the U.S. Marines from Beirut, Lebanon and analysis from David Gergen. Then more developments in the 1984 Presidential election with stories of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Gary Hart. Plus the back story on Michael Jackson's classic album "Thriller," a profile of Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman and a bizarre look at love, just in time for Valentine's Day. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24058827 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:54:09 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23842384-NPR-Playback-January-1984 It's a new year — January 1984 — and this month we begin to experience the rich, full bodied flavor of the mid '80s with stories about legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack, a remembrance of Ray Kroc, and an emerging trend of women wearing jogging shoes to work. Plus President Reagan announces his candidacy for re-election and much more. It's a new year — January 1984 — and this month we begin to experience the rich, full bodied flavor of the mid '80s with stories about legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack, a remembrance of Ray Kroc, and an emerging trend of women wearing jogging shoes to work. Plus President Reagan announces his candidacy for re-election and much more. It's a new year — January 1984 — and this month we begin to experience the rich, full bodied flavor of the mid '80s with stories about legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack, a remembrance of Ray Kroc, and an emerging trend of women wearing jogging shoes to work. Plus President Reagan announces his candidacy for re-election and much more. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-07,23842384 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:14:21 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23701309-NPR-Playback-December-1983 It's December 1983 and Playback presents the gift that keeps on giving: a look back into the NPR archives. This month seems to be crazier than usual with reports on 1983's blooming economy, a comparative look of the times versus George Orwell's post-apocalyptic, nightmarish classic 1984. Plus Playboy magazine founder, Hugh Hefner, holiday shopping advice from Moe Moskowitz and New Year's advice from Father Guido Sarducci. It's December 1983 and Playback presents the gift that keeps on giving: a look back into the NPR archives. This month seems to be crazier than usual with reports on 1983's blooming economy, a comparative look of the times versus George Orwell's post-apocalyptic, nightmarish classic 1984. Plus Playboy magazine founder, Hugh Hefner, holiday shopping advice from Moe Moskowitz and New Year's advice from Father Guido Sarducci. It's December 1983 and Playback presents the gift that keeps on giving: a look back into the NPR archives. This month seems to be crazier than usual with reports on 1983's blooming economy, a comparative look of the times versus George Orwell's post-apocalyptic, nightmarish classic 1984. Plus Playboy magazine founder, Hugh Hefner, holiday shopping advice from Moe Moskowitz and New Year's advice from Father Guido Sarducci. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-03,23701309 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:59:13 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23583209-NPR-Playback-November-1983 This month's Playback looks at November 1983, a time that gave a whole new meaning to the expression "cutting edge." We hear a report about Reverend Jesse Jackson's bid for running for President. Then authors Pepper Schwarz and Phillip Bloomstein discuss the behaviors of men and women in the typical 1983 relationship. Plus new rap music from Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and fake tv news comedy from SCTV. This month's Playback looks at November 1983, a time that gave a whole new meaning to the expression "cutting edge." We hear a report about Reverend Jesse Jackson's bid for running for President. Then authors Pepper Schwarz and Phillip Bloomstein discuss the behaviors of men and women in the typical 1983 relationship. Plus new rap music from Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and fake tv news comedy from SCTV. This month's Playback looks at November 1983, a time that gave a whole new meaning to the expression "cutting edge." We hear a report about Reverend Jesse Jackson's bid for running for President. Then authors Pepper Schwarz and Phillip Bloomstein discuss the behaviors of men and women in the typical 1983 relationship. Plus new rap music from Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and fake tv news comedy from SCTV. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-05,23583209 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:07:32 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23578162-NPR-Playback-October-1983 October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Grenada that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Grenada that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Grenada that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23578162 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:19:25 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23435798-NPR-Playback-October-1983 October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-01,23435798 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:32:31 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23435799-NPR-Playback-October-1983 October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. October 1983 saw outbreaks of violence in Beruit and Greneda that occurred a mere three days apart. We hear reports and analysis from those events. Plus an interview with former congresswoman Barbara Jordan about the chances of a woman on the democratic ticket for the upcoming 1984 Presidential election. All that plus a then-new report from the EPA about carbon emissions. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-01,23435799 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:40:56 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23323036-NPR-Playback-September-1983 September 1983 brought many things: tragedy struck Korean Air Lines flight 007 when it was shot down by a Soviet fighter jet. We hear President Reagan's reaction. Plus Walter Mondale prepares for his run at the 1984 Presidential race. We also talk with playright David Mamet, learn of a new emerging trend called breakdancing, hear new music from the Talking Heads and speak with those 'hosers' from the north, Bob and Doug MacKenzie (also known as Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas). September 1983 brought many things: tragedy struck Korean Air Lines flight 007 when it was shot down by a Soviet fighter jet. We hear President Reagan's reaction. Plus Walter Mondale prepares for his run at the 1984 Presidential race. We also talk with playright David Mamet, learn of a new emerging trend called breakdancing, hear new music from the Talking Heads and speak with those 'hosers' from the north, Bob and Doug MacKenzie (also known as Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas). September 1983 brought many things: tragedy struck Korean Air Lines flight 007 when it was shot down by a Soviet fighter jet. We hear President Reagan's reaction. Plus Walter Mondale prepares for his run at the 1984 Presidential race. We also talk with playright David Mamet, learn of a new emerging trend called breakdancing, hear new music from the Talking Heads and speak with those 'hosers' from the north, Bob and Doug MacKenzie (also known as Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas). tag:odeo.com,2008-09-09,23323036 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:44:43 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300672-NPR-Playback-August-1983 It's hot, it's sticky and it's August 1983, but Playback can help you beat the heat with a look back to what was in the news 25 years ago. This month, DJ Doug Jaco Henderson teaches us how to learn math and history through rap and rhythm. Then Andrei Codrescu talks about taking a vacation of the mind. And we get some existential musings from actress Shirley Maclaine. All that and more... It's hot, it's sticky and it's August 1983, but Playback can help you beat the heat with a look back to what was in the news 25 years ago. This month, DJ Doug Jaco Henderson teaches us how to learn math and history through rap and rhythm. Then Andrei Codrescu talks about taking a vacation of the mind. And we get some existential musings from actress Shirley Maclaine. All that and more... It's hot, it's sticky and it's August 1983, but Playback can help you beat the heat with a look back to what was in the news 25 years ago. This month, DJ Doug Jaco Henderson teaches us how to learn math and history through rap and rhythm. Then Andrei Codrescu talks about taking a vacation of the mind. And we get some existential musings from actress Shirley Maclaine. All that and more... tag:odeo.com,2008-08-05,23300672 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:20:29 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300677-NPR-Playback-July-1983 This month we look at July 1983, where show you how to get over your fear of flying. We also hear an interview with the original voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti, a guided tour of through Paris, France's Bois de Boulogne, and learn how to make weird mouth noises from Frederick Newman. This month we look at July 1983, where show you how to get over your fear of flying. We also hear an interview with the original voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti, a guided tour of through Paris, France's Bois de Boulogne, and learn how to make weird mouth noises from Frederick Newman. This month we look at July 1983, where show you how to get over your fear of flying. We also hear an interview with the original voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti, a guided tour of through Paris, France's Bois de Boulogne, and learn how to make weird mouth noises from Frederick Newman. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-04,23300677 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:14:08 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300679-NPR-Playback-June-1983 It's June 1983 but we look back to the 1960s in this especially retro episode of Playback. We tune in to alien broadcasts, talk with Jack Parr, and commemorate the death of Robert Kennedy. Also in this episode: Sally Ride's historic flight and the Grateful Dead. It's June 1983 but we look back to the 1960s in this especially retro episode of Playback. We tune in to alien broadcasts, talk with Jack Parr, and commemorate the death of Robert Kennedy. Also in this episode: Sally Ride's historic flight and the Grateful Dead. It's June 1983 but we look back to the 1960s in this especially retro episode of Playback. We tune in to alien broadcasts, talk with Jack Parr, and commemorate the death of Robert Kennedy. Also in this episode: Sally Ride's historic flight and the Grateful Dead. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-03,23300679 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:01:24 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300734-NPR-Playback-May-1983 It's May 1983 and we're sweating to a radio Disco exercise program, listening to Muddy Waters, and reading the Playboy advice column! We also chat with the Star Wars sound effects guru who earned an Academy Award for bringing lightsabers to life. All that and more... It's May 1983 and we're sweating to a radio Disco exercise program, listening to Muddy Waters, and reading the Playboy advice column! We also chat with the Star Wars sound effects guru who earned an Academy Award for bringing lightsabers to life. All that and more... It's May 1983 and we're sweating to a radio Disco exercise program, listening to Muddy Waters, and reading the Playboy advice column! We also chat with the Star Wars sound effects guru who earned an Academy Award for bringing lightsabers to life. All that and more... tag:odeo.com,2008-05-08,23300734 Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:06 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300791-NPR-Playback-April-1983 Spring has sprung in 1983 and NPR's Playback is there for the tryouts for the Morning Edition Orchestra. We'll also have stories about the bombing of a U.S. embassy in Beirut, the fiftieth anniversary of King Kong and NPR's Danny Zwerdling gets down with the language of the streets. All that plus the birth of the original ringtone. Spring has sprung in 1983 and NPR's Playback is there for the tryouts for the Morning Edition Orchestra. We'll also have stories about the bombing of a U.S. embassy in Beirut, the fiftieth anniversary of King Kong and NPR's Danny Zwerdling gets down with the language of the streets. All that plus the birth of the original ringtone. Spring has sprung in 1983 and NPR's Playback is there for the tryouts for the Morning Edition Orchestra. We'll also have stories about the bombing of a U.S. embassy in Beirut, the fiftieth anniversary of King Kong and NPR's Danny Zwerdling gets down with the language of the streets. All that plus the birth of the original ringtone. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,23300791 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:13:04 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300792-NPR-Playback-March-1983 March 1983 springs forth with more stories from the NPR archives including a look at President Reagan's new high tech missile defense program and celebrating the 50th anniversary of FDR's famous fireside chats. Also hear NPR's Ira Flatow discuss a new emerging digital technology for listening to music, AND try out a few new pick up lines from 1983. All that and more... March 1983 springs forth with more stories from the NPR archives including a look at President Reagan's new high tech missile defense program and celebrating the 50th anniversary of FDR's famous fireside chats. Also hear NPR's Ira Flatow discuss a new emerging digital technology for listening to music, AND try out a few new pick up lines from 1983. All that and more... March 1983 springs forth with more stories from the NPR archives including a look at President Reagan's new high tech missile defense program and celebrating the 50th anniversary of FDR's famous fireside chats. Also hear NPR's Ira Flatow discuss a new emerging digital technology for listening to music, AND try out a few new pick up lines from 1983. All that and more... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-11,23300792 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:18:29 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300806-NPR-Playback-February-1983 It's February 1983 at Playback and we tune in to catch the winners of the Grammy's. We also remember Tennessee Williams who died that month with profile of the American playwright. Plus a report from NPR's Scott Simon about the heated mayoral race in Chicago. All that and more! It's February 1983 at Playback and we tune in to catch the winners of the Grammy's. We also remember Tennessee Williams who died that month with profile of the American playwright. Plus a report from NPR's Scott Simon about the heated mayoral race in Chicago. All that and more! It's February 1983 at Playback and we tune in to catch the winners of the Grammy's. We also remember Tennessee Williams who died that month with profile of the American playwright. Plus a report from NPR's Scott Simon about the heated mayoral race in Chicago. All that and more! tag:odeo.com,2008-02-06,23300806 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:56:34 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300809-NPR-Playback-January-1983 Kick off the new year (1983 that is) with a look back at President Reagan's State of the Union address with a special guest appearance by Robert Krulwich and Doreen, the singing mouse. Plus, coincidentally, the birth of Apple computer's first mouse, a farewell to the TV Series MASH and an interview about Randy Newman's album "Trouble in Paradise." Kick off the new year (1983 that is) with a look back at President Reagan's State of the Union address with a special guest appearance by Robert Krulwich and Doreen, the singing mouse. Plus, coincidentally, the birth of Apple computer's first mouse, a farewell to the TV Series MASH and an interview about Randy Newman's album "Trouble in Paradise." Kick off the new year (1983 that is) with a look back at President Reagan's State of the Union address with a special guest appearance by Robert Krulwich and Doreen, the singing mouse. Plus, coincidentally, the birth of Apple computer's first mouse, a farewell to the TV Series MASH and an interview about Randy Newman's album "Trouble in Paradise." tag:odeo.com,2008-01-09,23300809 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:26:02 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300832-NPR-Playback-November-December-1982 We're at the end of another year, closing out 1982 with a look at the stories of November and December: We give a rundown of the year's top headlines. Plus a report predicting global warming, hear about Time Magazine's strange selection for "Man of the Year," and find out if "decades" really matter. We're at the end of another year, closing out 1982 with a look at the stories of November and December: We give a rundown of the year's top headlines. Plus a report predicting global warming, hear about Time Magazine's strange selection for "Man of the Year," and find out if "decades" really matter. We're at the end of another year, closing out 1982 with a look at the stories of November and December: We give a rundown of the year's top headlines. Plus a report predicting global warming, hear about Time Magazine's strange selection for "Man of the Year," and find out if "decades" really matter. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-30,23300832 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:47:00 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300835-NPR-Playback-October-1982 It's October 1982, a time with some scary news: Hear about the fallout after poisoned Tylenol surfaces in Chicago and the subsequent candy scare during Halloween. Also listen to Cokie Robert's report about an emerging political gender gap. Plus interviews with cartoonist Jules Feiffer and funny man Sid Caesar. It's October 1982, a time with some scary news: Hear about the fallout after poisoned Tylenol surfaces in Chicago and the subsequent candy scare during Halloween. Also listen to Cokie Robert's report about an emerging political gender gap. Plus interviews with cartoonist Jules Feiffer and funny man Sid Caesar. It's October 1982, a time with some scary news: Hear about the fallout after poisoned Tylenol surfaces in Chicago and the subsequent candy scare during Halloween. Also listen to Cokie Robert's report about an emerging political gender gap. Plus interviews with cartoonist Jules Feiffer and funny man Sid Caesar. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-07,23300835 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:58:27 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300836-NPR-Playback-September-1982 1982 rolls along into September where we at Playback look back once more at the developments on the war between Lebanon and Israel. Also, USA Today makes its debut, Grace Kelley and Bullwinkle are remembered, and G.I. Joe and Lois Lane get an '80s update. 1982 rolls along into September where we at Playback look back once more at the developments on the war between Lebanon and Israel. Also, USA Today makes its debut, Grace Kelley and Bullwinkle are remembered, and G.I. Joe and Lois Lane get an '80s update. 1982 rolls along into September where we at Playback look back once more at the developments on the war between Lebanon and Israel. Also, USA Today makes its debut, Grace Kelley and Bullwinkle are remembered, and G.I. Joe and Lois Lane get an '80s update. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-26,23300836 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:55:09 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23300867-NPR-Playback-August-1982 It's August 1982 as we get a modern day update on the war in Lebanon from NPR engineer Marty Kurcias. We also take a look back at the life of Henry Fonda who died that month and hear the verdict of a court case that convicted a college student for failing to register with selective service. All that and a star turn from the original valley girl — Moon Unit Zappa. It's August 1982 as we get a modern day update on the war in Lebanon from NPR engineer Marty Kurcias. We also take a look back at the life of Henry Fonda who died that month and hear the verdict of a court case that convicted a college student for failing to register with selective service. All that and a star turn from the original valley girl — Moon Unit Zappa. It's August 1982 as we get a modern day update on the war in Lebanon from NPR engineer Marty Kurcias. We also take a look back at the life of Henry Fonda who died that month and hear the verdict of a court case that convicted a college student for failing to register with selective service. All that and a star turn from the original valley girl — Moon Unit Zappa. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-14,23300867 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:32:33 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/16112593-NPR-Playback-July-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-07-31,16112593 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:58:15 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/13978473-NPR-Playback-June-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-06-30,13978473 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:43:49 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/13128463-NPR-Playback-May-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-05-26,13128463 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:22:53 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/11540663-NPR-Playback-April-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-04-28,11540663 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:34:29 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/11010383-NPR-Playback-March-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-03-28,11010383 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:27:03 -0700 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/9823113-NPR-Playback-February-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-02-28,9823113 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:40:42 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/9823103-NPR-Playback-February-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-02-27,9823103 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:07:20 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/8143283-NPR-Playback-January-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-02-05,8143283 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:52:59 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/8143273-NPR-Playback-December-1981 tag:odeo.com,2007-02-05,8143273 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:21:01 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/7256183-NPR-Playback-January-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-01-29,7256183 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:04:18 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/7256173-NPR-Playback-December-1981 tag:odeo.com,2007-01-29,7256173 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:36:24 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/6928423-NPR-Playback-January-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-01-25,6928423 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:52:42 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/6881143-NPR-Playback-January-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-01-25,6881143 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:48:11 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/6881133-NPR-Playback-January-1982 tag:odeo.com,2007-01-24,6881133 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:24:55 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/4004273-NPR-Playback-December-1981 tag:odeo.com,2006-12-15,4004273 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:06:17 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/3113433-NPR-Playback-November-1981 tag:odeo.com,2006-11-22,3113433 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:26:00 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/3059113-NPR-Playback-November-1981 tag:odeo.com,2006-11-21,3059113 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:32:14 -0800 no NPR: Playback Podcast