Bill Belichick: Love Him, Hate Him, But Don't Deny He's An Original
The time has come to recognize that Bill Belichick is the best pro-sports coach of this century, says commentator Frank Deford.
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In A Shared Language Of Remembrance, Whose Memories Are 'Ours'?
For many Christians, November 1 is All Saints' Day, set aside to remember those who've died. NPR's Michel Martin takes this time to reflect on recollection — and who decides what memories are honored.
'Cecil The Lion,' 'Clock Boy,' Other Newsmakers Become Latest Halloween Costume Ideas
Many Halloween outfits these days are just as likely to be ripped straight from your newsfeed as they are from comic books or horror movies. Host Michel Martin takes a look at a couple of this year's news-inspired costumes.
Week In Politics: U.S. Special Forces In Syria, GOP Presidential Race
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the White House's decision to deploy Special Operations forces in Syria and how the race for the Republican presidential nomination is shaping up.
States Should Get Into The Sports Gambling Game
Commentator Frank Deford takes a close look at fantasy sports and concludes the profits to be made there are very real.
A 'Family-Friendly' Shift In Debate Over Work-Life Balance
Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan both cited family concerns in major decisions about their careers last week. Does this mark a turning point in the conversation about work-life balance?
Sports At The Roundtable: A Rocky Week On Court, Diamond And Web
Jimi Izrael, Kevin Blackistone and Kavitha Davidson join NPR's Michel Martin for a sports-focused Barbershop. They discuss ESPN's website The Undefeated, the Louisville basketball scandal and the MLB.
Week In Politics: Clinton Benghazi Testimony, Paul Ryan's Bid For Speaker
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Hillary Clinton's testimony before a congressional committee investigating Benghazi, Paul Ryan's bid for speaker of the House, and Democrats bowing out of the race for the Democratic nomination.
The 'Good Sports' In College Athletics
Commentator Frank Deford says big universities often see athletics as primarily spectator entertainment. Smaller schools, he says, do better in making it a participant activity for students.
People On The Move Drive Anxiety, Hope — And, Always, Change
Migration — whether from one country to another, or one political party to another — transforms culture and society, writes Michel Martin. The question is how the change happens, not whether it does.