skip
stories series webworks weblog who-is
Google

Stories / Politics

rewind (inactive)1234fast forward (inactive)

Bush delivers speech

Dubya’s Word {format} 2:14 Jesse Boggs

State of the Union undone; mashup and music by Jesse Boggs.

Broadcast: Jan 22 2007 on HV PODCAST Subjects: Historical, Politics


Lennon as a teenager with guitar

Remembering John Lennon {format} 7:37 Paul Ingles

John Lennon died 25 year ago, December 8 1980. Do you remember where you were when you heard the news? That’s the question asked to people of the generation whose lives were deeply affected by he man and his music.

Broadcast: Dec 3 2005 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Rock, Historical, Politics, Music


Lennon's drawing of his face

John Ono Lennon {format} 59:00 Barrett Golding, Paul Ingles, The Professor & [Hearing Voices]

A Memorial and Celebration special. Hosted by Lynn Neary, of NPR, featuring: "On Ed Sullivan"- an audio essay by host Lynn Neary with Beatles live performances and 1963-64 fanclub Christmas messages. "All We Are Saying" by Barrett Golding- Lennon in his own words and music (interviews, albums, outtakes, antics and poetics) talks about peace, family, and art. "The Day John Lennon Died" by Paul Ingles- Members of the generation jolted by Lennon's death recall how they heard the news and how deeply this ex-Beatle's life affected theirs. "NYC/LA Radio 12/8/1980" & "20th Anniversary Mourners: Imagine 12/8/2000" found-sound from The Professor- the radio dial recorded the night of Lennon's death, and mourners 20 years later singing in Central Park. "Pop Vultures: Grief" by Kate Sullivan & Vince DeLorca- Lennon's "God" as grief counseling, from the radio series Pop Vultures. More audio, info and links...

Broadcast: Oct 9 2005 on HV SpecialSeries: Hearing Voices- Specials Subjects: Rock, Politics, Music, Entertainment, Specials


Lafayette Square protest signs

Soapbox {format} 59:00 Jesse Boggs, Joe Frank, Barrett Golding, Taylor Mali, Sarah Vowell & [Hearing Voices]

A Sampling 20th Century Political Speech in this (((Hearing Voices))) election special. Hosted by Sarah Vowell, featuring: "Lafayette Square" by Scott Carrier- Hanging with the mostly homeless protesters living in the park directly across the street from the White House. "Family Photo Opp" by Dave Eggers- On the campaign trail with Dave's brother Bill, running for State Representative as a Republican -- blood is thicker than politics. "How to Write a Political Poem" and "Totally Like Whatever" by Taylor Mali- Two poetic polemics on rhetoric, rhyme, and reason. "The Garden for Disappointed Politicians" by Sarah Vowell- Established as a conceptual public trust, based on Alexander Hamilton's observations on the good of gardening for frustrated pols. "Presidential Candidate" by Joe Frank- An excerpt from Joe's hour "Words" in which the politician shows his common roots, that he just like us -- i.e., full of repressed rage and deeply disturbed. "WMD Waltz" by Jeese Boggs- An administration speaks with one voice, dancing to the same disciplined downbeat. And excerpts from the Inaugural Addresses fo the Presidents of the United States. More audio, info and links...

Broadcast: Nov 1 2004 on HV SpecialSeries: Hearing Voices- Specials Subjects: Politics, Specials, Historical


Book cover: Future Dictionary of America

The Garden for Disappointed Politicians {format} {format} 3:27 Sarah Vowell

America is now focused on who will win the elections. But what about the losers? And why do some refuse to go away? This "Garden" provides a place for them to go. It’s an entry in a new book called The Future Dictionary of America, edited by Dave Eggers, in which American writers were asked to define words which will be coined in a future, better U.S.A.. [transcript]

Broadcast: Sep 30 2004 on NPR Day to Day Subjects: Politics, Environment, Garden


generic story image

Dream of Democracy: What Pols Do {format} {format} 1:37 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Political candidates are wooing Americans with rhetoric, but they're not impressing everyone: The thoughts of Chicago college students who remain cynical about the world of politics.Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Sep 6 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Youth, Public Affairs, Politics


generic story image

Dream of Democracy: Youth Vote {format} {format} 3:21 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Chicago college students consider the idea and reality of voting and democracy. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Sep 1 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Youth, Public Affairs, Politics


Welcome Democrats sign, with Hubert Humphrey and troops

Chicago 68 DNC 4:34 Barrett Golding

Some said 100,000; some said a million. We didn't know how many protestors would arrive in New York for the Republican National Convention. We didn't know how the police would react when they got there. What we did know is what happened the last time tens of thousands of young people took to the streets and slept in the parks outside a major party's convention. Here are some of the voices from 1968 which shaped the events one late August night in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. [transcript]

Broadcast: Aug 28 2004 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Historical, Politics, Public Affairs


generic story image

Dream of Democracy: Politics of Youth {format} {format} 7:30 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Seven Chicago-area college students consider the question of what politics means to them. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Jul 28 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Politics, Youth, Public Affairs


generic story image

Dream of Democracy: American Dream {format} {format} 2:59 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Chicago college students ponder the definitions (and existence?) of the American Dream, for themselves and for eveybody. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Jul 2 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Public Affairs, Youth, Politics





rewind (inactive)1234fast forward (inactive)