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Obama Tweaks U.S. Vision For Fight Against Terrorism
May 24, 2013 | NPR · President Obama discussed America's counter-terrorism strategy — including the use of drones and the prison at Guantanamo Bay — during an address at the National Defense University on Thursday. He rejected the idea that the country can fight an open-ended "global war on terror."
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Political Attacks Ramp Up In U.S. Senate Race In Mass.
May 24, 2013 | NPR · In Massachusetts, what's been a relatively lackluster campaign to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry is heating up. Veteran Democratic Rep. Ed Markey is running against Republican Gabriel Gomez, a businessman and former Navy SEAL. Gomez is a political newcomer.
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Documentary Introduces The Man Behind WikiLeaks
May 24, 2013 | NPR · David Greene talks to filmmaker Alex Gibney about the new documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. In 2006, Julian Assange launched WikiLeaks and encouraged anyone in the world to pass on information that might expose government secrets.
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Four Arrested After British Soldier Hacked To Death In London
May 23, 2013 | NPR · The two men charged with killing a British soldier in south London on Wednesday were apparently on a government watch list, raising questions about why authorities were unable to prevent the attack.
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One Of London Attack Suspects Had Troubled Past
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Robert Siegel speaks with Sandra Laville, crime correspondent for The Guardian, about what's known about the suspect in the Woolwich attack in London on Wednesday.
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Obama Pledges To Be More Transparent About Drone Program
May 23, 2013 | NPR · In a major speech on counterterrorism on Thursday, President Obama said the war on terror has changed and U.S. policy must be adjusted. He promised to be more forthcoming about the government's targeted killing program for terrorism suspects, and said he was open to talking to Congress about ways to review the use of weaponized drones. Carrie Johnson talks to Melissa Block about the evolving drone policy.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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Black, Puerto Rican And Proud: Guest DJ Tego Calderón
May 23, 2013 — The gifted Puerto Rican rapper visits Alt.Latino to discuss history, music, culture and politics. And, of course, he plays a generous assortment of music to put his past and present in context.
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A Kind Of Magic: New Latin Music, Sprinkled With Discovery Dust
May 16, 2013 — This week on Alt.Latino, we highlight amazing young artists from Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. Highlights include Raquel Sofia, a future star who currently sings backup for Juanes, and a new solo work by Thievery Corporation vocalist Natalia Clavier.
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A Braid Of Words: Guest DJ With Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer'
May 10, 2013 — This week on Alt.Latino, the Guatemalan author joins us to discuss his latest book, The Polish Boxer. Hear a conversation about Guatemala, Judaism in Latin America and, of course, music.
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6 New Latin Songs To Make You Move
May 2, 2013 — Kick back with Alt.Latino for Argentine cumbia, Venezuelan rock, Chilean pop and Mexican jarocho.
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Azuquita Pa'l Cafe: What Coffee Songs Mean To Latin America
Apr 25, 2013 — Coffee runs through the veins of Latin America. This week on Alt.Latino, hear some of the songs the drink has inspired.
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Guest DJ: California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
Apr 18, 2013 — Alt.Latino celebrates National Poetry Month with Herrera, who discusses the songs that shaped him.
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5 Stories About Immigration, In Song Form
Apr 11, 2013 — Alt.Latino talks to five people affected by U.S. immigration law, and plays songs that reflect their experience.
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La Vida Boheme's Singer Picks An Essential Venezuelan Soundtrack
Apr 4, 2013 — On the new edition of Alt.Latino, La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk.
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Fresh Flavor For Your Ears: 7 New Latin Songs
Mar 28, 2013 — This week on Alt.Latino, we do what we do best: share our favorite new music with you. Portuguese fado, Brazilian electronic music, and a brand new Chicano anthem.
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Vive Latino 2013: Who Rocked The House?
Mar 21, 2013 — Once a year in Mexico City, hundreds of thousands of Latin-rock fans gather for the Vive Latino Festival, where you can hear legends and discover newcomers. Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd just got back from the three-day extravaganza, and shares some highlights.
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