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How Big Three Automakers Can Win Over Congress
The CEOs of the Big Three automakers are headed back to Washington to renew their calls for a bailout. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, offers his insight into what Detroit needs to do to get in the good graces of Congress and stay out of bankruptcy.
With Hispanics Watching, Obama Picks Richardson
President-elect Barack Obama formally tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be his commerce secretary. Richardson is the highest-ranking Hispanic so far in Obama's administration, something Hispanic leaders are watching closely.
Report: WMD Attack Likely By 2013
A new intelligence report warns that without drastic new measures, the international community faces the real prospect of a nuclear or biological attack by 2013. The panel that issued the report has briefed vice president-elect Joe Biden on its contents.
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Arts & Culture
Conceptualizing Sol Lewitt's 'Wall Drawings'
Sol LeWitt was one of the pioneers of conceptual art. He saw it in his mind, then communicated it to others to complete. Dozens of people have done just that with his ideas for his famous Wall Drawings, which are now at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Louisiana Seduces Filmmakers With Tax Breaks
Several states are trying to boost their budgets by luring Hollywood movie productions. Louisiana offers tax credits to filmmakers who produce movies in the state. Greg Albrecht, chief economist for Louisiana's Legislature, discusses how one justifies such incentives in a rough economy.
Nazi's Daughter Struggles With Her 'Inheritance'
Monika Hertwig, daughter of Nazi Amon Goeth, has spent her life dealing with her father's murderous legacy. James Moll's documentary, Inheritance, tells the story of how Hertwig has reached out to Helen Jonas, one of Goeth's former slaves.
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Senate Candidates Saturate Oregon Airwaves
If you’ve turned on your TV lately, you can’t miss a slew of political ads. If you live in Oregon, the airwaves are saturated with an especially nasty slugfest. Democrat Jeff Merkley is trying to unseat Republican Gordon Smith in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the nation. Correspondent Chris Lehman has more.
Measure 59: Tax Fairness or Impending Disaster?
Supporters of Measure 59 on this year’s Oregon ballot say it will end a practice of double taxation. Opponents mock it as tax fairness ... for millionaires. Both sides agree it will mean the state will lose more than a billion dollars of revenue. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.
Measure 54: School Project on the Ballot
Nearly every public high school student has to take a civics class to graduate. That’s where you learn how government works. Some students at a Portland high school put their new-found knowledge into action. The result is Measure 54 on this year’s Oregon ballot. Correspondent Chris Lehman explains.
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Jefferson Monthly
Green – ’Tis the Season
So many of our modern holiday traditions evolved from the ancient celebrations of winter’s solstice...
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Election 2008
Tuned In
December 2008
My column deadline is in two days — which means it falls the day before the November 4th general election...
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Best of the Year 2008
Times may be tough in the music business and beyond; but that hasn’t dimmed the relevance of music in the slightest...
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360 explores art's creative influence and transformative power in everyday life.
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for the arts and culture that challenges listeners' perceptions of the world.
Through richly textured stories and insightful conversation about everything
from opera to comic books, PRI's Studio 360 presents ideas that are provocative,
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