NPR People: Liane Hansen
Liane Hansen has been the host of NPR's award-winning Weekend Edition Sunday for more than 18 years. She brings to her position an extensive background in broadcast journalism, including work as a radio producer, reporter, and on-air host at both the local and national level. The program has covered such breaking news stories as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the deaths of Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Columbia shuttle tragedy. In 2004, Liane was granted an exclusive interview with former weapons inspector David Kay prior to his report on the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The show also won the James Beard award for best radio program on food for a report on SPAM.
U.S. Haggis Lovers' Hopes Dashed
It's still illegal to import haggis from Scotland, despite reports saying otherwise. There's been a ban on this concoction of sheep meat cooked in a stomach since 1989, when mad cow disease was in the news.
In Michigan's U.P., Visitors Welcome, Just Don't Stay
Folks from Michigan's Upper Peninsula — or "Yoopers," as they call themselves — want you to know how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful place, how hard it is to do that, how their jokes about themselves are funnier than anything you've heard — and why you shouldn't move there.
Pasties: The Meaty Center Of 'Yooper' Food
The meat turnovers were brought to Michigan's Upper Peninsula by immigrant miners from Cornwall, England. "Yoopers" — the local population — are very opinionated about them. A pasty isn't just a meal — it's a heritage. Here's the recipe, too.
Often Left Out, U.P. Ducks Michigan's Worst Woes
If there's a Michigan map in your mind, it probably looks like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula — separated from the rest of the state by the Great Lakes — often gets left off the map entirely. While that can be irksome, the remote nature of Michigan's northern section can also insulate it from the rest of the state's economic distress.
Raul Malo Turns Out 'Lucky One'
Host Liane Hansen talks to Raul Malo, the Grammy-winning performer and former leader of the country-rock band The Mavericks. He performs a few songs from his new album, Lucky One.
'Apologize, Apologize!': A Rollicking Family Affair
Although the family in Apologize, Apologize may seem extreme, author Elizabeth Kelly says they are just "hyper-functional." Amidst the egos, eccentricities and a menagerie of intelligent animals is a quiet story of one boy's coming-of-age.
Natasha Richardson, Betsy Blair Remembered
Tony Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson died this week at the age of 45 after an accident at a Canadian ski resort. Another actress died this week — a woman whose career was also cut short.
Shemekia Copeland: The Joy Of Singing Blues
Copeland knows the blues, but maintains that singing it doesn't have to be sad. Some of the songs on her new album, Never Going Back, touch on hardship and loss. But she focuses on empowerment instead of wallowing in defeat.
How Ellington Took 'The A Train'
"Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Host Liane Hansen looks at the story behind the song.
Students Reconcile Darwin's Theories With Faith
The state of Kansas has been publicly wrestling with how or whether to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in the public schools. At the University of Kansas, some students are studying biological sciences despite devout Christian faith and a strong belief in the biblical story of creation. They face internal struggles similar to the ones Darwin himself must have felt as he wrestled with his scientific theories about evolution.
Howard University Band Bound For Inauguration
Howard University's Showtime Marching Band will be one of six outfits from historically black colleges and universities playing in the inaugural parade for Barack Obama. It is the first time the Washington, D.C., band will perform at an inauguration.
Obama's Name Is My Name, Too
During the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama wasn't the only person hearing jokes about his name. The privilege and curse of sharing a famous name.
Injured Veteran Reunites With Bomb Dog And Medic
Jamie Mangan suffered catastrophic injuries when her Humvee ran over an IED near Kirkuk, Iraq. She still suffers from the effects of brain injuries, but she gets support from Rex, the bomb-sniffing German Shepard she thought had died in the blast, and from her husband, the medic who saved Jamie's life.
What's Up With The Multimedia On Weekend Edition?
If you are a long-time listener, then you've probably noticed that we are producing more interactive multimedia features on Weekend Edition. The addition of blogs, vlogs and Tweets gives us more ways to connect with you.
A Civil Rights March To Inauguration Day Begins
Between now and the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, we'll be exploring the civil rights milestones that marked the path to the White House.
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Petrie-Flom Center Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics Workshop; Glenn Cohen
March 22, 2010
At Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall -
The Three Hour, Learn Everything, Breastfeeding Class
March 22, 2010
At Crunchy Granola Baby -
ENCOUNTERING SLAVERY AND RACE IN NEW ENGLAND lecture at Myrtle Baptist Church
March 22, 2010
At Myrtle Baptist Church -
Bruce Marshall Monday Night Open Mic
March 22, 2010
At Smoken' Joes's

