Search results for

NPR's Chris Arnold reports from San Francisco on venture capitalists -- the money machine behind the Silicon Valley tech boom -- and what they've learned from the dot-com crash.

NPR's David Welna reports on President Bush's newly revealed Social Security Commission. The panel is supposed to develop a Social Security reform plan by next fall. Democrats on Capitol Hill were unenthusiastic about the announcement, claiming Bush stacked the deck against them by loading the commission with members who all favor personal retirement accounts.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the international tensions between the United States and China. The already strained situation was exacerbated by an incorrect memo leaked yesterday ordering a halt to all Pentagon contact with the Chinese military.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on new findings about weight loss and diabetes. Doctors have long warned of the health risks posed by obesity, but those cautions often fall on deaf ears. Now a new study adds fuel to the argument, finally proving a link between weight loss and decreased chances of developing diabetes.

Kevin Whitehead continues his Avant Garde Made Easy series with a look at pianist Cecil Taylor.

Among the thousands of scholars attending the 36th International Congress on Medieval Studies, which starts today at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, is Arthur Samplaski. A lecturer of music theory at Ithaca College, Samplaski gives talks to lay audiences on the glories of Medieval Music -- and claims he can cover 600 years of music in an hour. Morning Edition asked him if he could cover six hundred years in six MINUTES--and he said yes. He covers the years 1000 to 1600, complete with examples. (7:10) For more information on the music used in this segment, visit the discography Web page.

Iranian filmmaker Bahman Farmanara. He began making films 30 years ago in his native country. Recently he returned to Iran after many years living in Canada, running a film festival and teaching. Hes also returned to filmmaking. His new film Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine is his first in 20 years. He also stars in the film about a fictional film director making a film about his own death.

Wisconsin's welfare system was overhauled four years ago in a set of lauded reforms that effectively reduced the welfare rolls. But NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Milwaukee that while less people are on welfare, many feel the state needs to go further to help those trying to become economically self-sufficient.

All Things Considered remembers a 30-year-old who did not make it to our birthday: Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. It was torn down on Feb. 11, 2001 to make room for a new, retro ballpark.

NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Damascus on fears of widening conflict in the Middle East. Tensions are growing between Israel and Syria over that country's support for Lebanon-based Hezbollah guerrillas.