Wrestler's ghostwriter has hand in Pawlenty book For Republican Tim Pawlenty's upcoming
memoir, the Minnesota governor has tag-teamed with the man who
ghost-wrote pro wrestler Hulk Hogan's autobiography.December 2, 2010
The ethical quandaries of organ transplant Arizona has decided to cut funding for transplants for low-income residents in an effort to balance their budget while nationwide, patients still struggle with a shortage of organ donors. Midmorning addresses the complex relationship of money to organ transplant.Midmorning, November 30, 2010
Bright Ideas with Daniel Wordsworth Stephen Smith discusses the work done by the American Refugee Committee with his guest, ARC's president, Daniel Wordsworth. In Liberia, the organization provides microfinancing to get small businesses off the ground.November 30, 2010
The pros and cons of fast food regulation San Francisco is taking aim at McDonald's Happy Meals by requiring restaurant meals to meet certain nutritional guidelines in order to include a toy with the food purchase. Midmorning asks whether such actions will change our children's health and if the government should be policing meals.Midmorning, November 30, 2010
'Airplane' actor Leslie Nielsen dies Leslie Nielsen, the dramatic lead in "Forbidden Planet" and "The
Poseidon Adventure" and the bumbling detective in "The Naked
Gun" comedies, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.November 28, 2010
The intriguing history of the home Bill Bryson is known for his humorous books on travel, but for his latest he stays closer to home, specifically his own. "at Home" is an intimate look at Brysons' victorian home in England, and the history behind some of the everyday items we take for granted.Midmorning, November 26, 2010
Yoko Ono interviews son for 'Day of Listening' Yoko Ono and her son, Sean Lennon, are joining
a national oral history project that urges people to take time the day after Thanksgiving for a National Day of Listening with their
friends and loved ones. Ono and Lennon's conversation will air Friday on NPR's Morning Edition program.November 25, 2010