http://odeo.com/channels/2107224-APM-Word-for-Word no American Public Media's Word for Word is a one-hour weekly program featuring the very best of the nation's recent speeches. Speakers address current events and issues and are drawn from the National Press Club, the Chautauqua Institution, the Aspen Institute and other notable institutions. It's updated every Friday. American Public Media's Word for Word is a one-hour weekly program featuring the very best of the nation's recent speeches. Speakers address current events and issues and are drawn from the National Press Club, the Chautauqua Institution, the Aspen Institute and other notable institutions. It's updated every Friday. A one-hour weekly program featuring the very best of the nation's recent speeches. en-us 40 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 2008 American Public Media radio, Politics, clinton, Press, national, NPR, public, club, rove, Speeches, Saint Paul, American Public Media, APM, blair, Word for Word Society radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23161832-Aug-8-2008-Word-for-Word-Stephen-L-Carter War is a major issue in the 2008 presidential election. But Yale University law professor and author Stephen Carter says the U.S. has a bigger problem than just withdrawal or escalation of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says the western theory of "just wars" makes it too easy for a nation to fight wars it should not fight ... and too difficult to fight wars that it should. Stephen Carter discussed the "Just War Theory" at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. War is a major issue in the 2008 presidential election. But Yale University law professor and author Stephen Carter says the U.S. has a bigger problem than just withdrawal or escalation of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says the western theory of "just wars" makes it too easy for a nation to fight wars it should not fight ... and too difficult to fight wars that it should. Stephen Carter discussed the "Just War Theory" at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. War is a major issue in the 2008 presidential election. But Yale University law professor and author Stephen Carter says the U.S. has a bigger problem than just withdrawal or escalation of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says the western theory of "just wars" makes it too easy for a nation to fight wars it should not fight ... and too difficult to fight wars that it should. Stephen Carter discussed the "Just War Theory" at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-07,23161832 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23136704-Aug-1-2008-Word-for-Word-Lincoln-Hall In 2006, Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall was left for dead on Mount Everest. Twelve hours later, he was found by a fellow climber, alive and sitting cross-legged on the ridge of the mountain. Lincoln Hall recounts this remarkable tale in his book, "Dead Lucky" and also in a speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2006, Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall was left for dead on Mount Everest. Twelve hours later, he was found by a fellow climber, alive and sitting cross-legged on the ridge of the mountain. Lincoln Hall recounts this remarkable tale in his book, "Dead Lucky" and also in a speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2006, Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall was left for dead on Mount Everest. Twelve hours later, he was found by a fellow climber, alive and sitting cross-legged on the ridge of the mountain. Lincoln Hall recounts this remarkable tale in his book, "Dead Lucky" and also in a speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23136704 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23115031-Jul-25-2008-Word-for-Word-How-the-rich-get-richer-David-Cay-Johnston You may have heard there's no such thing as a free lunch, but David Cay Johnston says there is -- and wealthy Americans do get richer because of it. In an April 14, 2008 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of Free Lunch, outlines how government-private sector collusion affects the middle class and the poor. You may have heard there's no such thing as a free lunch, but David Cay Johnston says there is -- and wealthy Americans do get richer because of it. In an April 14, 2008 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of Free Lunch, outlines how government-private sector collusion affects the middle class and the poor. You may have heard there's no such thing as a free lunch, but David Cay Johnston says there is -- and wealthy Americans do get richer because of it. In an April 14, 2008 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of Free Lunch, outlines how government-private sector collusion affects the middle class and the poor. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-24,23115031 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23092103-Jul-18-2008-Word-for-Word-The-history-of-insect-control The human battle with bugs has been going on for centuries, but James McWilliams says chemical insecticides came into the picture by accident. McWilliams is a fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University and an associate professor of history at Texas State University. His new book is "American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT" and he was one of the featured speakers at the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. The human battle with bugs has been going on for centuries, but James McWilliams says chemical insecticides came into the picture by accident. McWilliams is a fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University and an associate professor of history at Texas State University. His new book is "American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT" and he was one of the featured speakers at the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. The human battle with bugs has been going on for centuries, but James McWilliams says chemical insecticides came into the picture by accident. McWilliams is a fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University and an associate professor of history at Texas State University. His new book is "American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT" and he was one of the featured speakers at the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-17,23092103 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071026-Jul-11-2008-Word-for-Word-Who-Speaks-for-Islam In a July 1 panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dalia Mogahed director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies and Irshad Manji, author of "The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in her Faith" debated the question: "Who Speaks for Islam?" In a July 1 panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dalia Mogahed director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies and Irshad Manji, author of "The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in her Faith" debated the question: "Who Speaks for Islam?" In a July 1 panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dalia Mogahed director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies and Irshad Manji, author of "The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in her Faith" debated the question: "Who Speaks for Islam?" tag:odeo.com,2008-07-10,23071026 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23045915-Jul-4-2008-Word-for-Word-The-Aspen-Ideas-Festival A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-04,23045915 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:53:15 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071027-Jul-4-2008-Word-for-Word-The-Aspen-Ideas-Festival A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. A half dozen pundits and commentators joined in this conversation, including David Brooks of the New York Times, Jim Wallis of Sojourner magazine, Arianna Huffington of Huffington Post, Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report, Amy Goodman of The Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! And Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post. Moderating the roundtable was Jonathan Alter, columnist with Newsweek magazine. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-03,23071027 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23032628-Jun-27-2008-Word-for-Word-Paul-Roberts Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-27,23032628 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:07:42 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071028-Jun-27-2008-Word-for-Word-Paul-Roberts Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. Bestselling author Paul Roberts argues in his new book "The End of Food," that our global food economy is careening toward disaster. In a June 18th speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Roberts discussed his book and how problems like food scarcity, food borne illness, obesity and malnutrition are all rooted in the industrial mass-production of food. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-26,23071028 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23012568-Jun-20-2008-Word-for-Word-Tim-Weiner Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-20,23012568 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:12 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071029-Jun-20-2008-Word-for-Word-Tim-Weiner Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. Weiner's latest book, "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA," draws on hundreds of interviews and archival documents, revealing decades of blunders that have compromised the country's national security. During a recent speech at the Minneapolis Public Library, Tim Weiner discussed how the CIA evolved over the past six decades, and where it went wrong. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-19,23071029 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22611202-Jun-13-2008-Word-for-Word-Mary-Tillman In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-13,22611202 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:03:17 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071030-Jun-13-2008-Word-for-Word-Mary-Tillman In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. In 2004, NFL football star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. While the Pentagon initially said Pat Tillman died heroically in an enemy ambush, the military later disclosed what it knew all along: Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers. Today, his mother Mary says she still doesn't have the full story of how her son died. She's written a new book about her search for answers, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman," which she recently discussed at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-12,23071030 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22591924-Jun-6-2008-Word-for-Word-Barack-Obama-and-John-McCain After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-06,22591924 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:23:18 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071031-Jun-6-2008-Word-for-Word-Barack-Obama-and-John-McCain After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. After a prolonged primary season, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are now their parties' presumptive nominees for president. This week, Word for Word spotlights the speeches they made at the close of the primary season when Sen. McCain re-launched his campaign and Sen. Obama laid claim to his party's nomination in St. Paul. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-05,23071031 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22570868-May-30-2008-Word-for-Word-Fareed-Zakaria Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-30,22570868 Fri, 30 May 2008 14:57:38 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071032-May-30-2008-Word-for-Word-Fareed-Zakaria Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Fareed Zakaria, author of "The Post-American World," examined what he calls "the rise of the rest" in a May 27 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-29,23071032 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22543577-May-23-2008-Word-for-Word-Sen-Edward-Kennedy The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." tag:odeo.com,2008-05-23,22543577 Fri, 23 May 2008 16:53:20 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071033-May-23-2008-Word-for-Word-Sen-Edward-Kennedy The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's incurable brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week. Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts senator is respected by members on both sides of the aisle and well-known as a skilled and passionate orator. This week, Word for Word features excerpts from some of the Senator's speeches over his 46-year career that earned him a reputation as Washington's "liberal lion." tag:odeo.com,2008-05-22,23071033 Thu, 22 May 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22520960-May-16-2008-Word-for-Word-Gene-Healy As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates — and the voting public — have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates — and the voting public — have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates — and the voting public — have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-16,22520960 Fri, 16 May 2008 14:57:26 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071034-May-16-2008-Word-for-Word-Gene-Healy As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates -- and the voting public -- have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates -- and the voting public -- have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. As the presidential race heats up, author Gene Healy is concerned the candidates -- and the voting public -- have a grandiose idea of what it means to be president. In his latest book, "The Cult of the Presidency," he argues that American presidents enjoy too much unchecked power. According to Healy, that's far from what the founding fathers envisioned in the Constitution. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-15,23071034 Thu, 15 May 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22499129-May-9-2008-Word-for-Word-Roger-Mudd-The-CBS-eye-on-history Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." tag:odeo.com,2008-05-09,22499129 Fri, 09 May 2008 12:53:57 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/23071036-May-9-2008-Word-for-Word-Roger-Mudd-The-CBS-eye-on-history Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." Roger Mudd covered some of the country's biggest news stories for CBS News in the 1960s and 70s, including the March on Washington and the Watergate scandal. He went on to work elsewhere, but says his heart was always with what was then known as "The Tiffany Network." tag:odeo.com,2008-05-08,23071036 Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22476153-May-2-2008-Word-for-Word-Rev-Jeremiah-Wright Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has been under fire this spring because of the controversial comments his former pastor made in some of his sermons. Rev. Jeremiah Wright defended his comments in an April 28 appearance at the National Press Club. Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has been under fire this spring because of the controversial comments his former pastor made in some of his sermons. Rev. Jeremiah Wright defended his comments in an April 28 appearance at the National Press Club. Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has been under fire this spring because of the controversial comments his former pastor made in some of his sermons. Rev. Jeremiah Wright defended his comments in an April 28 appearance at the National Press Club. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-02,22476153 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:34:22 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22457129-Apr-25-2008-Word-for-Word-Steve-Coll In his new book — "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century" — author Steve Coll delves into the history of the bin Ladens. In an April 15 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Coll reveals how all the bin Ladens used money, mobility and technology to dramatically varied ends. In his new book — "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century" — author Steve Coll delves into the history of the bin Ladens. In an April 15 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Coll reveals how all the bin Ladens used money, mobility and technology to dramatically varied ends. In his new book — "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century" — author Steve Coll delves into the history of the bin Ladens. In an April 15 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Coll reveals how all the bin Ladens used money, mobility and technology to dramatically varied ends. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-25,22457129 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:27:44 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22438993-Apr-18-2008-Word-for-Word-Ward-Connerly-and-Marvin-Krislove Ward Connerly and Marvin Krislov differ in their views on affirmative action. Connerly, chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, is strongly opposed to the program and believes race has no place in American life or law. Krislov, president of Oberlin College, is the former vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan, where he defended affirmative action lawsuits and admissions policies. Ward Connerly and Marvin Krislov differ in their views on affirmative action. Connerly, chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, is strongly opposed to the program and believes race has no place in American life or law. Krislov, president of Oberlin College, is the former vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan, where he defended affirmative action lawsuits and admissions policies. Ward Connerly and Marvin Krislov differ in their views on affirmative action. Connerly, chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, is strongly opposed to the program and believes race has no place in American life or law. Krislov, president of Oberlin College, is the former vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan, where he defended affirmative action lawsuits and admissions policies. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-18,22438993 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:23:20 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22410385-Apr-11-2008-Word-for-Word-George-Schultz-and-William-Perry Many people increasingly fear that nukes could fall into the hands of extremists or terrorists. Former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz and former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry teamed up in an April 2 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss the urgency of the global elimination of nuclear weapons. Many people increasingly fear that nukes could fall into the hands of extremists or terrorists. Former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz and former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry teamed up in an April 2 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss the urgency of the global elimination of nuclear weapons. Many people increasingly fear that nukes could fall into the hands of extremists or terrorists. Former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz and former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry teamed up in an April 2 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss the urgency of the global elimination of nuclear weapons. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22410385 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:19:26 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270521-Apr-4-2008-Word-for-Word-Joseph-Nye Nye says America must redefine its idea of leadership -- that the key to future international success is a balance of "hard" and "soft" power, plus learning how and when to use it. Joseph Nye explained these new definitions of power and leadership March 28 at the Commonwealth Club of California. Nye says America must redefine its idea of leadership -- that the key to future international success is a balance of "hard" and "soft" power, plus learning how and when to use it. Joseph Nye explained these new definitions of power and leadership March 28 at the Commonwealth Club of California. Nye says America must redefine its idea of leadership -- that the key to future international success is a balance of "hard" and "soft" power, plus learning how and when to use it. Joseph Nye explained these new definitions of power and leadership March 28 at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-04,22270521 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:33:16 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270522-Mar-28-2008-Word-for-Word-E-J-Dionne Author and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne says the era of the religious right is over and faith can no longer be used as a tool to gain political ground. In his new book, "Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith & Politics After the Religious Right," Dionne argues that America is about to enter a new progressive era of civic activism and government reform. Author and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne says the era of the religious right is over and faith can no longer be used as a tool to gain political ground. In his new book, "Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith & Politics After the Religious Right," Dionne argues that America is about to enter a new progressive era of civic activism and government reform. Author and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne says the era of the religious right is over and faith can no longer be used as a tool to gain political ground. In his new book, "Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith & Politics After the Religious Right," Dionne argues that America is about to enter a new progressive era of civic activism and government reform. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-28,22270522 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:50:06 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270523-Mar-21-2008-Word-for-Word-Joseph-Stiglitz-and-Linda-Bilmes Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and Harvard professor Linda Bilmes say their research finds that the real cost of the war -- past, present and future costs -- will easily reach $3 trillion. Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and Harvard professor Linda Bilmes say their research finds that the real cost of the war -- past, present and future costs -- will easily reach $3 trillion. Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and Harvard professor Linda Bilmes say their research finds that the real cost of the war -- past, present and future costs -- will easily reach $3 trillion. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-21,22270523 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:46:39 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270524-Mar-14-2008-Word-for-Word-Christiane-Amanpour Christiane Amanpour recently discussed her long and distinguished career with award-winning journalist Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Christiane Amanpour recently discussed her long and distinguished career with award-winning journalist Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Christiane Amanpour recently discussed her long and distinguished career with award-winning journalist Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-14,22270524 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:43:20 -0700 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22413425-Mar-7-2008-Word-for-Word-Parker-Palmer Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-07,22413425 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:53:25 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270526-Mar-7-2008-Word-for-Word-Parker-Palmer Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Palmer says a truly functioning democracy must contain elements of tension and conflict in order to thrive. Parker Palmer described these building blocks of the American democratic experiment in a February 19 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-07,22270526 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:53:25 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22413426-Feb-29-2008-Word-for-Word-Ben-Stein Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-29,22413426 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:23:50 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270527-Feb-29-2008-Word-for-Word-Ben-Stein Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. Stein's experience extends far beyond the entertainment world. As a former speech writer for Presidents Ford and Nixon, a lawyer, a financial expert, and author of over a dozen books, Ben Stein spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California about the financial, political and social challenges he sees facing the world today. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-29,22270527 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:23:50 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22413427-Feb-22-2008-Word-for-Word As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-22,22413427 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:27:03 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270529-Feb-22-2008-Word-for-Word As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. As founders of The Breakthrough Institute and authors of "Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility," Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger outlined their new approach to more effective environmentalism in a Feb. 13 speech at the City Club of Cleveland. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-22,22270529 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:27:03 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22413428-Feb-15-2008-Word-for-Word Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-15,22413428 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:08:00 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270531-Feb-15-2008-Word-for-Word Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S -- Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S -- Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. Recently, American journalist Barbara Slavin, Iranian-American historian Dr. Abbas Milani and moderator Jamal Dajani took a look inside Iran's politics, history and culture and discussed the future of U.S -- Iranian relations at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-15,22270531 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:08:00 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22413429-Feb-8-2008-Word-for-Word-Anthony-Lewis Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-08,22413429 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:03:55 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270533-Feb-8-2008-Word-for-Word-Anthony-Lewis Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. Lewis discussed the evolution of free speech and what it means to defend speech we disagree with in a Feb. 5 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-08,22270533 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:03:55 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word http://odeo.com/episodes/22270535-Word-for-Word-Feb-1-2008-Shelby-Steele Steele weighs in on presidential politics. In a Jan. 23 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Shelby Steele discussed his new book, "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can't Win." Steele weighs in on presidential politics. In a Jan. 23 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Shelby Steele discussed his new book, "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can't Win." Steele weighs in on presidential politics. In a Jan. 23 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Shelby Steele discussed his new book, "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can't Win." tag:odeo.com,2008-02-03,22270535 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:53:23 -0800 no APM: Word for Word radio Politics clinton Press national NPR public club rove Speeches Saint Paul American Public Media APM blair Word for Word