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Thursday October 25, 2012

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Public Radio Pays Tribute to 35 Years of 'Car Talk'

October 25, 2012 • On Monday, October 15, NPR Member Station WBUR celebrated 35 years of Car Talk at their Annual Gala in Boston. Tom and Ray Magliozzi (known to some as Click and Clack) were present to be toasted and roasted by NPR colleagues Robert Siegel, Nina Totenberg and Scott Simon among others.

Wednesday October 24, 2012

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Host ProFile: 'I Think of Myself as Always Alongside Our Listeners.'

October 24, 2012 • NPR Host and Correspondent David Greene answers a few questions to kick off a new series of profiles introducing the people behind our programming. Featuring both journalists and staff, 'the ProFile' shows off the diverse and inspired personalities that make NPR, well, NPR.

Friday October 19, 2012

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Election Apps and Fun from the 2012 Election Hackathon

October 19, 2012 • At the end of September, NPR joined forces with the Sunlight Foundation and The Washington Post to present the 2012 Election Hackathon, which drew nearly 100 developers to D.C. for a 26-hour programming challenge. See photos and apps from the event and hear from some of the winners in our wrap-up.

Wednesday October 17, 2012

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NPR.org Launches New Blog Experience

October 17, 2012 • Today we are launching a simpler, smarter and stronger blogging experience today on NPR.org. This new framework allows us to tell NPR stories across platforms with the vitality our audience expects.

Friday October 5, 2012

Election Hackathon

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Don't Get Hacked: A Judge's Tips for Success at the 2012 Election Hackathon

October 5, 2012 • NPR is participating in this weekend's Election Hackathon, so we sat down with NPR judge Brian Boyer and Kate Myers from our social media team for some for some insight and a preview of what to expect.

Thursday October 4, 2012

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A New Look for the NPR LinkedIn

October 4, 2012 • NPR is adding more personality and information to its LinkedIn page. See what you think!

Wednesday October 3, 2012

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Live Stream the National Conversation Today at 12:30 PM (ET)

October 3, 2012 • Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will be joined by top research and policy leaders in U.S.-China relations with NPR moderator Melissa Block to discuss China's new leadership transition and its possible implications for the United States.

Tuesday October 2, 2012

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Robert Siegel in Conversation with Salman Rushdie

October 2, 2012 • On Monday, October 8, author Salman Rushdie will discuss his new work, Joseph Anton: A Memoir, with NPR All Things Considered host Robert Siegel at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

Monday October 1, 2012

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Live Stream Today's National Conversation at 12:30 PM (ET)

October 1, 2012 • NPR Morning Edition Host Steve Inskeep returns as moderator for the National Conversation series from NPR and the Wilson Center, hosting a discussion today on the heightened threat cyber attacks pose to national security and how the U.S. can handle these challenges.

Tuesday September 25, 2012

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The National Conversation Turns to Cyber Attacks, China, and World Safety

September 25, 2012 • Coming this October, NPR and The Wilson Center will again join forces to present the next three installments of The National Conversation. These lunchtime discussions are a forum for informed discussions led by top research and policy leaders.

Friday September 21, 2012

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Photos from Sixth & I: Wyclef Jean in Conversation with NPR's Michel Martin

September 21, 2012 • Last night at the Washington, D.C. synagogue and music venue Sixth & I, former Fugee Wyclef Jean sat down with NPR's Tell Me More Host Michel Martin about his new memoir Purpose.

Thursday September 20, 2012

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Who Says D.C. Can't Dance? The All Songs Listening Party Takes on Washington

September 20, 2012 • All Songs' Listening Tour hosted its final show last week, leading to a spontaneous Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song freestyle, impersonations of how DC-ians dance, and some pretty memorable quotes.

Monday September 17, 2012

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Love Wyclef Jean? Enter to Win Tickets See Him Live in DC

September 17, 2012 • This Thursday, September 20, Wyclef Jean will be at the 6th & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., and we've got two tickets for the event and a copy of his book to give away.

Friday September 14, 2012

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You Voted and Results Are in: Winning NPR Election Buttons

September 14, 2012 • We asked for your help in choosing designs for a new series of election-themed buttons, and this week, the winning designs arrived. Get your own 2012 NPR Election Button at a local NPR Member Station.

Monday September 10, 2012

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Live Stream Today's National Conversation at 12:30 PM (ET)

September 10, 2012 • A new public opinion survey and a new discussion. Watch "America's Role in the World Post 9/11," part of The National Conversation series, today at 12:30 PM (ET).