http://odeo.com/channels/41907-APM-American-RadioWorks Sundancer no American Public Media's American RadioWorks creates documentaries, series projects, and investigative reports for the public radio system and the Internet. American RadioWorks releases documentaries in the spring and fall. American Public Media's American RadioWorks creates documentaries, series projects, and investigative reports for the public radio system and the Internet. American RadioWorks releases documentaries in the spring and fall. American Public Media's American RadioWorks creates documentaries, series projects, and investigative reports for the public radio system and the Internet. American RadioWorks releases documentaries in the spring and fall. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 Society http://odeo.com/episodes/25447451-American-RadioWorks-Workplace-U-full-documentary We know that a good education can be the ticket to a good job. But for many Americans, conventional school isn't working. They don't make it through high school or don't learn enough to prepare them for good jobs. A new movement turns conventional wisdom on its head, and makes a job the ticket to an education. The idea is to turn workplaces into classrooms and marginal students into productive workers. We know that a good education can be the ticket to a good job. But for many Americans, conventional school isn't working. They don't make it through high school or don't learn enough to prepare them for good jobs. A new movement turns conventional wisdom on its head, and makes a job the ticket to an education. The idea is to turn workplaces into classrooms and marginal students into productive workers. We know that a good education can be the ticket to a good job. But for many Americans, conventional school isn't working. They don't make it through high school or don't learn enough to prepare them for good jobs. A new movement turns conventional wisdom on its head, and makes a job the ticket to an education. The idea is to turn workplaces into classrooms and marginal students into productive workers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447451 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25413577-American-RadioWorks-Rising-by-Degrees-full-documentary The United States is facing a dramatic demographic challenge: Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. Rising by Degrees tells the story of Latino students working toward a college degree - and why it's so hard for them to get what they want. The United States is facing a dramatic demographic challenge: Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. Rising by Degrees tells the story of Latino students working toward a college degree - and why it's so hard for them to get what they want. The United States is facing a dramatic demographic challenge: Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. Rising by Degrees tells the story of Latino students working toward a college degree - and why it's so hard for them to get what they want. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25413577 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25389332-American-RadioWorks-Early-Lessons-full-documentary The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The study asked a question: Can preschool boost the IQ scores of poor African-American children and prevent them from failing in school? The surprising results are now challenging widely-held notions about what helps people succeed - in school, and in life. The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The study asked a question: Can preschool boost the IQ scores of poor African-American children and prevent them from failing in school? The surprising results are now challenging widely-held notions about what helps people succeed - in school, and in life. The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The study asked a question: Can preschool boost the IQ scores of poor African-American children and prevent them from failing in school? The surprising results are now challenging widely-held notions about what helps people succeed - in school, and in life. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25389332 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25297427-American-RadioWorks-Financing-the-Real-World American RadioWorks goes to Holy Family Cristo Rey, a school that makes preparation for the work-world part of the curriculum. American RadioWorks goes to Holy Family Cristo Rey, a school that makes preparation for the work-world part of the curriculum. American RadioWorks goes to Holy Family Cristo Rey, a school that makes preparation for the work-world part of the curriculum. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25297427 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25255394-American-RadioWorks-The-GI-Bill Stephen Smith reports on the impact of the GI Bill on the military, education, and the economy. Stephen Smith reports on the impact of the GI Bill on the military, education, and the economy. Stephen Smith reports on the impact of the GI Bill on the military, education, and the economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25255394 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25186991-American-RadioWorks-GDP-and-Well-being A new report from Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says measuring GDP is a poor way to track the recession. Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell about why. A new report from Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says measuring GDP is a poor way to track the recession. Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell about why. A new report from Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says measuring GDP is a poor way to track the recession. Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell about why. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25186991 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25146889-American-RadioWorks-Education-and-the-G-I-Bill American RadioWorks Producer Ellen Guettler asks Stephen Smith about the impact returning World War II vets had on our notions of education. American RadioWorks Producer Ellen Guettler asks Stephen Smith about the impact returning World War II vets had on our notions of education. American RadioWorks Producer Ellen Guettler asks Stephen Smith about the impact returning World War II vets had on our notions of education. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146889 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25110216-American-RadioWorks-Education-and-Motivation American RadioWorks Executive Editor Stephen Smith talks with education reporter Emily Hanford on President Obama's recent address to the country's students. American RadioWorks Executive Editor Stephen Smith talks with education reporter Emily Hanford on President Obama's recent address to the country's students. American RadioWorks Executive Editor Stephen Smith talks with education reporter Emily Hanford on President Obama's recent address to the country's students. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25110216 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25073534-American-RadioWorks-Recession-and-the-Poor Stephen Smith talks with Peggy Yusten, chief operating officer of Twin Cities Rise, an anti-poverty program. Stephen Smith talks with Peggy Yusten, chief operating officer of Twin Cities Rise, an anti-poverty program. Stephen Smith talks with Peggy Yusten, chief operating officer of Twin Cities Rise, an anti-poverty program. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25073534 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/25037855-American-RadioWorks-Tightwads-and-Spendthrifts New research suggests those who spend too little and those who spend too much might be attracted to each other. Stephen Smith talks with researcher Scott Rick about why this might be. New research suggests those who spend too little and those who spend too much might be attracted to each other. Stephen Smith talks with researcher Scott Rick about why this might be. New research suggests those who spend too little and those who spend too much might be attracted to each other. Stephen Smith talks with researcher Scott Rick about why this might be. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25037855 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24999117-American-RadioWorks-The-Prison-Poverty-Cycle Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell on how prisons affect the economic wellbeing of the larger community. Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell on how prisons affect the economic wellbeing of the larger community. Stephen Smith talks with Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell on how prisons affect the economic wellbeing of the larger community. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24999117 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24962740-American-RadioWorks-Race-and-Mobility Stephen Smith talks with Ianna Kachoris, a policy analyst with the Pew Charitable Trusts, on her most recent findings as part of the Economic Mobility Project. Stephen Smith talks with Ianna Kachoris, a policy analyst with the Pew Charitable Trusts, on her most recent findings as part of the Economic Mobility Project. Stephen Smith talks with Ianna Kachoris, a policy analyst with the Pew Charitable Trusts, on her most recent findings as part of the Economic Mobility Project. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24962740 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24891606-American-RadioWorks-The-Breakdown-of-Unemployment Stephen Smith speaks with Marketplace reporter Jeff Tyler about the stress placed on the unemployment system as the rate of unemployment continues to rise. Stephen Smith speaks with Marketplace reporter Jeff Tyler about the stress placed on the unemployment system as the rate of unemployment continues to rise. Stephen Smith speaks with Marketplace reporter Jeff Tyler about the stress placed on the unemployment system as the rate of unemployment continues to rise. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24891606 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24858345-American-RadioWorks-Soft-Skill-Education American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter about the educational and economic value of soft skills. American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter about the educational and economic value of soft skills. American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter about the educational and economic value of soft skills. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24858345 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24821949-American-RadioWorks-National-Education-Priorities American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter on the Obama administration's plans to get more young Americans into, and successfully through, college. American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter on the Obama administration's plans to get more young Americans into, and successfully through, college. American RadioWorks education reporter Emily Hanford and Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell speak with Catherine Winter on the Obama administration's plans to get more young Americans into, and successfully through, college. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24821949 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24778935-American-RadioWorks-The-Upside-of-Debt Believe it or not, there's an upside of debt. Stephen Smith tells us about it. Believe it or not, there's an upside of debt. Stephen Smith tells us about it. Believe it or not, there's an upside of debt. Stephen Smith tells us about it. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24778935 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24747376-American-RadioWorks-The-History-of-Debt Stephen Smith takes us back to look at the history of debt. Stephen Smith takes us back to look at the history of debt. Stephen Smith takes us back to look at the history of debt. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24747376 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24657983-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-12-Foreclosure-City-Debrief Producer Krissy Clark talks with Stephen Smith about the life after the her documentary. Producer Krissy Clark talks with Stephen Smith about the life after the her documentary. Producer Krissy Clark talks with Stephen Smith about the life after the her documentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24657983 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24625724-American-RadioWorks-Hard-Times-in-Middletown For almost a century, Muncie, Indiana has been known as 'Middletown,' the quintessential American community. But now, as the rust-belt city grapples with deepening recession, many residents are losing their hold on the middle class. Think of them as the brittle class, just one fragile rung above poverty on the economic ladder. For almost a century, Muncie, Indiana has been known as 'Middletown,' the quintessential American community. But now, as the rust-belt city grapples with deepening recession, many residents are losing their hold on the middle class. Think of them as the brittle class, just one fragile rung above poverty on the economic ladder. For almost a century, Muncie, Indiana has been known as 'Middletown,' the quintessential American community. But now, as the rust-belt city grapples with deepening recession, many residents are losing their hold on the middle class. Think of them as the brittle class, just one fragile rung above poverty on the economic ladder. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24625724 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24597046-American-RadioWorks-Bridge-to-Somewhere President Barack Obama wants to create jobs by building infrastructure. So did another president. Franklin Delano Roosevelt tried to put people to work by building roads, bridges, dams, sewers, schools, hospitals and even ski jumps. The structures that New Deal agencies built transformed America. President Barack Obama wants to create jobs by building infrastructure. So did another president. Franklin Delano Roosevelt tried to put people to work by building roads, bridges, dams, sewers, schools, hospitals and even ski jumps. The structures that New Deal agencies built transformed America. President Barack Obama wants to create jobs by building infrastructure. So did another president. Franklin Delano Roosevelt tried to put people to work by building roads, bridges, dams, sewers, schools, hospitals and even ski jumps. The structures that New Deal agencies built transformed America. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24597046 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24566329-American-RadioWorks-A-Better-Life-Creating-the-American-Dream The "American dream" has powered the hopes and aspirations of Americans for generations. It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. So what exactly is the American dream? How did we come to define it? And is it changing? The "American dream" has powered the hopes and aspirations of Americans for generations. It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. So what exactly is the American dream? How did we come to define it? And is it changing? The "American dream" has powered the hopes and aspirations of Americans for generations. It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. So what exactly is the American dream? How did we come to define it? And is it changing? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24566329 Fri, 15 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24550318-American-RadioWorks-Foreclosure-City Until recently, Las Vegas was one of the few places where the American Dream still seemed widely possible. Each month, thousands of people flocked there, lured by the promise of good jobs and a chance to own a home. It was the fastest growing city in the country. But now, Las Vegas has a new distinction: the nation's highest foreclosure rate. Until recently, Las Vegas was one of the few places where the American Dream still seemed widely possible. Each month, thousands of people flocked there, lured by the promise of good jobs and a chance to own a home. It was the fastest growing city in the country. But now, Las Vegas has a new distinction: the nation's highest foreclosure rate. Until recently, Las Vegas was one of the few places where the American Dream still seemed widely possible. Each month, thousands of people flocked there, lured by the promise of good jobs and a chance to own a home. It was the fastest growing city in the country. But now, Las Vegas has a new distinction: the nation's highest foreclosure rate. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24550318 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24499325-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-10-A-Better-Life-Part-2 ARW producers Ellen Guettler and Kate Ellis discuss the "American dream." It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. ARW producers Ellen Guettler and Kate Ellis discuss the "American dream." It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. ARW producers Ellen Guettler and Kate Ellis discuss the "American dream." It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each person has the right to pursue happiness, and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and fair ambition. But over time, this dream has come to represent a set of expectations about owning things and making money. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24499325 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24462666-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-9-The-Great-Depression ARW Executive Editor Stephen Smith hosts a panel discussion on the political, financial, and cultural sides of America during the Great Depression. ARW Executive Editor Stephen Smith hosts a panel discussion on the political, financial, and cultural sides of America during the Great Depression. ARW Executive Editor Stephen Smith hosts a panel discussion on the political, financial, and cultural sides of America during the Great Depression. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24462666 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24371307-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-6-Education-and-the-Economy The effects of the economic downturn are far and wide. While slowdowns used to be a good time to return to education, people are having a tough time finding financial aid, and taking on student-loan debt is scarier than ever. The effects of the economic downturn are far and wide. While slowdowns used to be a good time to return to education, people are having a tough time finding financial aid, and taking on student-loan debt is scarier than ever. The effects of the economic downturn are far and wide. While slowdowns used to be a good time to return to education, people are having a tough time finding financial aid, and taking on student-loan debt is scarier than ever. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24371307 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24335713-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-5-Bridge-to-Somewhere With the country's economy in a tailspin, many Americans are calling for a new New Deal: an infusion of federal money to rebuild our tattered infrastructure and put unemployed Americans back to work. But can spending on bridges and sewers stop the deepest recession in decades? With the country's economy in a tailspin, many Americans are calling for a new New Deal: an infusion of federal money to rebuild our tattered infrastructure and put unemployed Americans back to work. But can spending on bridges and sewers stop the deepest recession in decades? With the country's economy in a tailspin, many Americans are calling for a new New Deal: an infusion of federal money to rebuild our tattered infrastructure and put unemployed Americans back to work. But can spending on bridges and sewers stop the deepest recession in decades? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24335713 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24300186-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-4-Stock-Crazy To understand the American fascination with the stock market, you have to look at the American Dream and how it's changed from the time of the great depression to our current recession. Senior Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell helps us look into the previous decade and why investors first got themselves into the stock market. To understand the American fascination with the stock market, you have to look at the American Dream and how it's changed from the time of the great depression to our current recession. Senior Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell helps us look into the previous decade and why investors first got themselves into the stock market. To understand the American fascination with the stock market, you have to look at the American Dream and how it's changed from the time of the great depression to our current recession. Senior Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell helps us look into the previous decade and why investors first got themselves into the stock market. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24300186 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24270779-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-3-A-Better-Life-Creating-the-American-Dream Millions of Americans are slipping from the middle class, and it's no longer certain that savvy, hard-working parents can pave the way for their children's success. Producers Kate Ellis and Ellen Guettler share the process of chronicling the evolution of the American Dream from the Great Depression to the present day. Millions of Americans are slipping from the middle class, and it's no longer certain that savvy, hard-working parents can pave the way for their children's success. Producers Kate Ellis and Ellen Guettler share the process of chronicling the evolution of the American Dream from the Great Depression to the present day. Millions of Americans are slipping from the middle class, and it's no longer certain that savvy, hard-working parents can pave the way for their children's success. Producers Kate Ellis and Ellen Guettler share the process of chronicling the evolution of the American Dream from the Great Depression to the present day. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24270779 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24223265-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-2-Hard-Times-in-Middletown Muncie, Indiana, often thought of as the "typical American city," has become a rust-belt city grappling with de-industrialization and deepening recession. As they watch the plants close, many middle-class, middle-aged, Middle-American residents are left without choices. Producer Laurie Stern talks about how she finds characters that illuminate the economic crisis, and how the crisis is affecting the the American middle class. Muncie, Indiana, often thought of as the "typical American city," has become a rust-belt city grappling with de-industrialization and deepening recession. As they watch the plants close, many middle-class, middle-aged, Middle-American residents are left without choices. Producer Laurie Stern talks about how she finds characters that illuminate the economic crisis, and how the crisis is affecting the the American middle class. Muncie, Indiana, often thought of as the "typical American city," has become a rust-belt city grappling with de-industrialization and deepening recession. As they watch the plants close, many middle-class, middle-aged, Middle-American residents are left without choices. Producer Laurie Stern talks about how she finds characters that illuminate the economic crisis, and how the crisis is affecting the the American middle class. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24223265 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/24145960-American-RadioWorks-ARW-Behind-the-Scenes-Episode-1-Foreclosure-City Producer Krissy Clark has been finding scenes, meeting characters, and gathering tape in Las Vegas for her upcoming documentary on home foreclosures. Producer Krissy Clark has been finding scenes, meeting characters, and gathering tape in Las Vegas for her upcoming documentary on home foreclosures. Producer Krissy Clark has been finding scenes, meeting characters, and gathering tape in Las Vegas for her upcoming documentary on home foreclosures. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24145960 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23526625-American-RadioWorks-Campaign-68 The 1968 presidential election was a watershed in American politics. After dominating the political landscape for more than a generation, the Democratic Party crumbled. Richard M. Nixon was elected president and a new era of Republican conservatism was born. On the eve of another historic election, we look back 40 years to the dramatic story of Campaign '68. The 1968 presidential election was a watershed in American politics. After dominating the political landscape for more than a generation, the Democratic Party crumbled. Richard M. Nixon was elected president and a new era of Republican conservatism was born. On the eve of another historic election, we look back 40 years to the dramatic story of Campaign '68. The 1968 presidential election was a watershed in American politics. After dominating the political landscape for more than a generation, the Democratic Party crumbled. Richard M. Nixon was elected president and a new era of Republican conservatism was born. On the eve of another historic election, we look back 40 years to the dramatic story of Campaign '68. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-24,23526625 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23499054-American-RadioWorks-After-the-Projects Chicago is demolishing the public housing projects and moving residents to mixed-income neighborhoods. But there won't be room for everyone, and a new home may not mean an escape from poverty. Chicago is demolishing the public housing projects and moving residents to mixed-income neighborhoods. But there won't be room for everyone, and a new home may not mean an escape from poverty. Chicago is demolishing the public housing projects and moving residents to mixed-income neighborhoods. But there won't be room for everyone, and a new home may not mean an escape from poverty. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-18,23499054 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23472562-American-RadioWorks-What-Killed-Sergeant-Gray Sergeant Adam Gray made it home from Iraq only to die in his barracks. Investigating his death, American RadioWorks pieces together a story of soldiers suffering psychological scars -- because they abused Iraqi prisoners. Sergeant Adam Gray made it home from Iraq only to die in his barracks. Investigating his death, American RadioWorks pieces together a story of soldiers suffering psychological scars -- because they abused Iraqi prisoners. Sergeant Adam Gray made it home from Iraq only to die in his barracks. Investigating his death, American RadioWorks pieces together a story of soldiers suffering psychological scars -- because they abused Iraqi prisoners. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23472562 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23444787-American-RadioWorks-Pueblo-USA Latino immigrants are changing the culture and economy of America, and not just in big coastal cities. We follow a small Southern town as it adjusts to its deepest cultural change since the Civil Rights movement, and in a Midwestern city, a neighborhood is reborn when immigrants move in. But the rebirth comes at a price. Latino immigrants are changing the culture and economy of America, and not just in big coastal cities. We follow a small Southern town as it adjusts to its deepest cultural change since the Civil Rights movement, and in a Midwestern city, a neighborhood is reborn when immigrants move in. But the rebirth comes at a price. Latino immigrants are changing the culture and economy of America, and not just in big coastal cities. We follow a small Southern town as it adjusts to its deepest cultural change since the Civil Rights movement, and in a Midwestern city, a neighborhood is reborn when immigrants move in. But the rebirth comes at a price. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-03,23444787 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277625-American-RadioWorks-Business-of-the-Bomb-The-Modern-Nuclear-Marketplace How the global expansion of nuclear know-how is challenging efforts to contain the spread of atomic weapons. How the global expansion of nuclear know-how is challenging efforts to contain the spread of atomic weapons. How the global expansion of nuclear know-how is challenging efforts to contain the spread of atomic weapons. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-07,23277625 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277630-American-RadioWorks-Gangster-Confidential For 20 years, Rene Enriquez fought his way to the top of one of America's most ruthless gangs. He killed and ordered the deaths of gang rivals on Southern California streets and behind bars. Then he had a change of heart. Gangster Confidential follows Enriquez's quest for redemption and freedom inside America's most brutal prison system. For 20 years, Rene Enriquez fought his way to the top of one of America's most ruthless gangs. He killed and ordered the deaths of gang rivals on Southern California streets and behind bars. Then he had a change of heart. Gangster Confidential follows Enriquez's quest for redemption and freedom inside America's most brutal prison system. For 20 years, Rene Enriquez fought his way to the top of one of America's most ruthless gangs. He killed and ordered the deaths of gang rivals on Southern California streets and behind bars. Then he had a change of heart. Gangster Confidential follows Enriquez's quest for redemption and freedom inside America's most brutal prison system. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-23,23277630 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277634-American-RadioWorks-Remembering-King To mark the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, American RadioWorks hosted a special evening of discussion at the Riverside Church in New York City. The event was moderated by Clayborne Carson, a leading King historian and director of the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. King's close colleagues, Dorothy Cotton and Vincent Harding, discussed King's radical stance on poverty and the Vietnam War, and talked about King's legacy in the context of the 2008 election. To mark the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, American RadioWorks hosted a special evening of discussion at the Riverside Church in New York City. The event was moderated by Clayborne Carson, a leading King historian and director of the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. King's close colleagues, Dorothy Cotton and Vincent Harding, discussed King's radical stance on poverty and the Vietnam War, and talked about King's legacy in the context of the 2008 election. To mark the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, American RadioWorks hosted a special evening of discussion at the Riverside Church in New York City. The event was moderated by Clayborne Carson, a leading King historian and director of the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. King's close colleagues, Dorothy Cotton and Vincent Harding, discussed King's radical stance on poverty and the Vietnam War, and talked about King's legacy in the context of the 2008 election. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-22,23277634 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277638-American-RadioWorks-King-s-Last-March Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Four decades later, King remains one of the most vivid symbols of hope for racial unity in America. But that's not the way he was viewed in the last year of his life. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Four decades later, King remains one of the most vivid symbols of hope for racial unity in America. But that's not the way he was viewed in the last year of his life. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Four decades later, King remains one of the most vivid symbols of hope for racial unity in America. But that's not the way he was viewed in the last year of his life. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-09,23277638 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277640-American-RadioWorks-Design-of-Desire New research is lending insight into why we want stuff that we don't need. It also explains why some people are what are called tightwads, while other people are spendthrifts. Why do we buy? How are designers and marketers influencing what we buy? And how are individuals using market ideas, tricks, and tools to market themselves? New research is lending insight into why we want stuff that we don't need. It also explains why some people are what are called tightwads, while other people are spendthrifts. Why do we buy? How are designers and marketers influencing what we buy? And how are individuals using market ideas, tricks, and tools to market themselves? New research is lending insight into why we want stuff that we don't need. It also explains why some people are what are called tightwads, while other people are spendthrifts. Why do we buy? How are designers and marketers influencing what we buy? And how are individuals using market ideas, tricks, and tools to market themselves? tag:odeo.com,2007-11-19,23277640 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277643-American-RadioWorks-Wanted-Parents Advocates for kids are trying to persuade more families to adopt teenagers. If teenagers in foster care don't find permanent families, they face a grim future. They "age out" of foster care, usually when they turn 18 years old, and many wind up on the streets. Every year, more than 24,000 American young people age out of foster care. Advocates for kids are trying to persuade more families to adopt teenagers. If teenagers in foster care don't find permanent families, they face a grim future. They "age out" of foster care, usually when they turn 18 years old, and many wind up on the streets. Every year, more than 24,000 American young people age out of foster care. Advocates for kids are trying to persuade more families to adopt teenagers. If teenagers in foster care don't find permanent families, they face a grim future. They "age out" of foster care, usually when they turn 18 years old, and many wind up on the streets. Every year, more than 24,000 American young people age out of foster care. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-05,23277643 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0800 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277647-American-RadioWorks-An-Imperfect-Revolution-Voices-from-the-Desegregation-Era In the 1970s, for the first time, large numbers of white children and black children began attending school together. It was an experience that shaped them for life. In the 1970s, for the first time, large numbers of white children and black children began attending school together. It was an experience that shaped them for life. In the 1970s, for the first time, large numbers of white children and black children began attending school together. It was an experience that shaped them for life. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-22,23277647 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277649-American-RadioWorks-Battles-of-Belief America seemed united in fighting "The Good War" but not everyone fought in the same way. America seemed united in fighting "The Good War" but not everyone fought in the same way. America seemed united in fighting "The Good War" but not everyone fought in the same way. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-08,23277649 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/16843703-American-RadioWorks-Put-to-the-Test tag:odeo.com,2007-09-24,16843703 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:57:47 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277651-American-RadioWorks-Put-to-the-Test No Child Left Behind has had a dramatic effect on American schools. Producers spent two years in one high school documenting how high-stakes testing has reshaped teaching and learning. No Child Left Behind has had a dramatic effect on American schools. Producers spent two years in one high school documenting how high-stakes testing has reshaped teaching and learning. No Child Left Behind has had a dramatic effect on American schools. Producers spent two years in one high school documenting how high-stakes testing has reshaped teaching and learning. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-24,23277651 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/16843693-American-RadioWorks-Routes-to-Recovery tag:odeo.com,2007-09-10,16843693 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:03:29 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277654-American-RadioWorks-Routes-to-Recovery To mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, American RadioWorks teams up with Nick Spitzer of American Routes to find out how culture might save New Orleans. To mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, American RadioWorks teams up with Nick Spitzer of American Routes to find out how culture might save New Orleans. To mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, American RadioWorks teams up with Nick Spitzer of American Routes to find out how culture might save New Orleans. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-10,23277654 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/16843683-American-RadioWorks-Green-Rush tag:odeo.com,2007-08-27,16843683 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:43:53 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/23277656-American-RadioWorks-Green-Rush From carbon offsets to biofuels, companies and investors are seeking riches in the fight against global warming. What happens when good deeds grapple with the realities of the free market? From carbon offsets to biofuels, companies and investors are seeking riches in the fight against global warming. What happens when good deeds grapple with the realities of the free market? From carbon offsets to biofuels, companies and investors are seeking riches in the fight against global warming. What happens when good deeds grapple with the realities of the free market? tag:odeo.com,2007-08-27,23277656 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/16062253-American-RadioWorks-Red-Runs-the-Vistula tag:odeo.com,2007-08-13,16062253 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:19:02 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks http://odeo.com/episodes/16062243-American-RadioWorks-Red-Runs-the-Vistula tag:odeo.com,2007-08-13,16062243 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:53:49 -0700 no APM: American RadioWorks