'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
9:11 am
Fri June 8, 2012

It's All Politics, June 7, 2012

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All the interpretations you ever wanted to hear about the Wisconsin recall results are in this week's podcast: what it means for labor, what it means for November, and, most importantly, what it means for NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin. Plus, a look at Tuesday's primaries in California and New Jersey. And what is Bill Clinton up to, anyway?

NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin bring you the latest in this week's roundup.

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Music
9:09 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Spin Cycle, June 7

Instrumental grooves, rhythms, and selected contemporary and classic tracks.

Music
9:03 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Midnight Snack, June 8

Classics and new releases from a variety of interesting artists.

Music
8:59 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Francomix, June 7

Francomix features the latest releases from the international Francophone pop and dance scene, and also includes some Louisiana music.

Music
8:56 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Earth Beat, June 7

Music from around the map. For over a decade now, KRVS has devoted its Sunday evenings to World Music with this program as one of that evening's cornerstones. You can hear field recordings to contemporary hits from around the world.

Music
8:49 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Bonjour Louisiane, June 8

Every morning, thousands of Cajun French music lovers tune in to KRVS to start their day with Pete Bergeron and "Bonjour Louisiane." Like morning coffee, "Bonjour Louisiane" gets you up and going with traditional Cajun French favorites and the latest releases from talented newcomers. Brush up on your French, find out about the fairs and festivals, and share the "joie de vivre" of French Louisiana.

TED Radio Hour
8:49 am
Fri June 8, 2012

What Happens When Ideas Have Sex?

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"There's a sense in which this meeting and mating of ideas has ... a momentum of its own" — Matt Ridley
TED Radio Hour
8:49 am
Fri June 8, 2012

How Do Introverts Share Ideas?

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"There's something about [solitude] in our culture that's... not permissable, or threatening, or not cool." — Susan Cain
TED Radio Hour
8:49 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Is The 'Eureka' Moment A Myth?

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"Ideas initially take form as hunches. They don't come into the world fully realized. The lightbulb moment is greatly overrated" — Steven Johnson

Originally published on Thu June 14, 2012 3:59 pm

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode Where Ideas Come From. Watch Steven Johnson's full Talk — Where Good Ideas Come From — on TED.com

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The Two-Way
8:46 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Obama To Speak, May Take Questions

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President Obama during this morning's news conference at the White House.

Originally published on Fri June 8, 2012 11:58 am

President Obama used the White House press briefing room this morning to again make the case that Congress — and in particular the Republican-controlled House — needs to take up more of his ideas about how to boost job growth.

He also said it's "offensive" to suggest "my White House" may have leaked some secrets to gain political advantage.

We updated with highlights, so hit your "refresh" button to be sure you're seeing our latest.

Update at 12:15 p.m. ET. Romney Says Obama Is 'Out Of Touch':

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