Disasters are big business. An investigation with NPR into who profits when disaster strikes. The film focuses on Superstorm Sandy: the thousands still not home, the agencies that were supposed to help, and the companies that made millions.
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An investigation into FEMA's failure to provide adequate relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017. Looks at the role Wall Street and a debt crisis fueled by the U.S. government have played in Puerto Rico's ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis.
21 humorous, touching stories from the National Public Radio archives illuminate and celebrate our relationship with our furry, feathered, and sometimes scaly friends.
A celebration of this anniversary milestone, featuring both new content and some of the most historic and iconic moments in NPR's first forty years on the air. Each disc covers one decade, starting with the 1970s.
"Drawn from NPR Music's acclaimed, groundbreaking series Turning the Tables, the definitive book on the vital role of Women in Music-from Beyoncé to Odetta, Taylor Swift to Joan Baez, Joan Jett to Dolly Parton-featuring archival interviews, essays, photographs, and illustrations...
In this loving tribute, Steve Roberts details the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts - a trailblazer for women - remembered by her friends and family.
A collection of 18 comedy stars interviewed from the National Public Radio program Fresh air, hosted by Terry Gross.
Memories of fathers often include bountiful advice, long talks, andperhaps a few unpleasant moments. Contains 21 stories that capture the essence of fatherhood
The National Public Radio archive presents a real-life collection of family vacation stories that whisk listeners away to distant and unusual lands.
"An epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America's most celebrated but least understood media empires"-- Provided by publisher.
NPR marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War with firsthand accounts from veterans themselves, as well as insightful commentary from leading historians.
Learn about the latest research and discoveries into the physical sciences and earth science, and the geological and meteorological challenges, problems, and mysteries of our time. Each of the 37 segments gives a quick overview and summary of a particular issue that has been inve...
Nationally known NPR on-air personalities share the lasting impressions made during interviews with a wide variety of exceptional individuals. Each story is introduced by the NPR host and offers a candid account of how the encounter was particularly meaningful to them. These are ...
In this loving tribute, Steve Roberts details the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts - a trailblazer for women - remembered by her friends and family.
America's First Families are unknowable in many ways. No one has insight into their true character like the people who serve their meals and make their beds every day. Full of stories and details by turns dramatic, humorous, and heartwarming, This reveals daily life in the White ...