Roundup

Voices in the News [2min]

A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including: Governor-elect Tim Kaine (D); Governor-elect Jon S. Corzine (D); Governor Michael Bloomberg (R); Dover, Pennsylvania resident; Reverend Pat Robertson; John Calvert of Intelligent Design Network; Mallory Fletchell of Shawnee Mission West High School; Prince Feisal al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Ashraf Al Akhras, a groom at a Radisson hotel wedding in Jordan; Samer, a Jordanian whose wife was killed in hotel

Exploring the World's Creation Myths [7min]

Liane Hansen speaks with David Leeming, author of the just-published Oxford Companion to World Mythology. He discusses the role of myths in culture and the staggering variety of creation myths around the globe. In relation to the intelligent design debate, Leeming says that the importance of myths is metaphorical, and they were not meant to be taken literally.

The Unlucky '13' [8min]

Host Liane Hansen speaks with author Nathaniel Lachenmeyer about his book 13. In the book, Lachenmeyer attempts to uncover the history, psychology and evolution of the unlucky number 13.

Management Expert Drucker Dies at 95 [4min]

One of the fathers of business management theory died Friday at the age 95. Peter Drucker's numerous studies on leadership and management influenced how many corporations around the country treat their employees.

Church Probe [7min]

This Sunday, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California, Rector Ed Bacon will be speaking to the congregation about an unusual topic. His sermon is entitled "The IRS Goes to Church." All Saints is currently under investigation by the IRS for allegedly violating rules for tax-exempt charities. Barbara Bogaev talks with Rector Bacon about his Sunday sermon.

Book Examines Life of 'Last Playboy' [8min]

Portland Oregonian movie reviewer Shawn Levy talks about his book, The Last Playboy. It is a biography of legendary playboy Porfirio Rubirosa; he was a racecar driver, diplomat and absolute scoundrel -- marrying rich women like Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton and talking a big chunk of money when they divorced.

Early British Bandleaders, 2nd of 3 [30min]

Humphrey Lyttelton presents a series exploring the world of the early British Bandleaders. As the 1930s drew to a close, the Bandleaders were huge radio stars. They earned large sums of money, enjoyed residencies at top London venues and were selling thousands of records. But at the dawn of a new decade, they would have to confront some enormous challenges in order to survive.

Clarence Page: My Changing Views of Veterans Day [3min]

Continuing our salute to America's military service men and women, commentator Clarence Page reflects on how the meaning of Veteran's Day has changed for him. Page is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Chicago Tribune.

Salute to Veterans [5min]

This Veterans Day weekend, solemn renditions of "Taps" will ring out across the country. But this could be a fading sound as "Taps" players are in short supply in the U.S. "Weekend America" hears from World War II veteran Tuck Marcantonio, who averages 150 "Taps" performances a year.

Latinos in the Military [11min]

No one really knows exactly how many Latinos fought in World War II. Estimates range from 250,000 to 750,000, but the number is uncertain because there was not a classification at that time. Regardless, this war was considered a turning point for many Latino soldiers. At war, many say they were treated as Americans for the first time. This feeling remained, and what evolved from it was a new movement for Latino rights. Bill Radke speaks with Hank Cervantez, one of the few Latino pilots in World

'Last Post:' Final Thoughts from Britain's WWI Vets

World War I is fading from living memory. In Britain, only 21 veterans of the Great War remain. Their recollections have recently been published in Britain as Last Post: The Final Word from Our First World War Soldiers. NPR's Jennifer Ludden speaks with British writer Max Arthur, who spent the past year tracking down and interviewing those remaining veterans.

Moroccan Soldier Describes Decades of Imprisonment [4min]

Lt. Ali Jaouhar, a former soldier in the Moroccan Army, was held as a prisoner of war in the western Sahara for 23 years. His is one of five men visiting Washington, D.C. who have the tragic distinction of being among the world's longest-held POWs.

History-Related Travel -- Double-Decker Buses & Egyptian Antiquities [30min]

A modest but fascinating period of British history is about to come to an end. After fifty years the Routemaster bus, London's red painted mobile landmark, is soon to make its last run. Sandi Toksvig talks with freelance journalist Travis Elborough about his new book The Bus We Loved: London's Affair with the Routemaster and looks at its role in the capital's transport system. Can it really be bettered by the bendy bus? Then Sandi e

Veterans Day '05 [1min]

Honoring all who served.

Veterans Day/WWI Armistice [50min]

It’s hard to imagine that World War I involved 35 countries. It lasted five years, from 1914 to 1918. When the fighting stopped, leaders of several countries signed an Armistice on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. This is important to know because Veterans' Day was originally called Armistice Day -- set aside to reflect and remember the sacrifices men and women made during World War I in order. For this edition of his daily international call-in talk show, host Doug Bernard wel

Veterans Day Commemorations in Washington, D.C. [3min]

Americans across the nation celebrate Veterans Day. "All Things Considered" profiles some of the commemorations in the capital: Vice President Cheney visited Arlington National Cemetery, while the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, spoke at the Vietnam War Memorial.

Soldiers Recall the Ways of War [4min]

Veteran's Day is a chance for Americans to remember those who have fought for their country. It's also a chance for veterans to recall their service -- the sacrifices, the dangers -- and how it changed their lives. To mark the holiday once known as Armistice Day, the StoryCorps oral history project offers first-person stories from two soldiers -- and two wars. Joseph Robertson, 86, fought with the 30th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. Having joined the National Guard in 1935, he

No major incidents at French WW1 ceremonies [6min]

No major incidents at French WW1 ceremonies [6min] Ceremonies in Paris held to mark the end of World War I took place under tight security because of the recent rioting, but passed off without major incident. The French President, Jacques Chirac, laid a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe under the watch of some 3,000 police officers. Other ceremonies were also held around the city to mark the 87th anniversary of the end of the 1914-18 war in which over 1.

Popies [5min]

Ben Elton, author and comedian -- and nephew of historian GR Elton -- and Brigadier Ian Townsend, the Director General of the Royal British Legion, discuss why so many young British people are reluctant to wear poppies in honour of Remembrance Day.

Two Minutes' Silence [2min]

On the anniversary of the end of the First World War, two minutes' silence to remember those who have died in both World Wars and in more recent conflicts.