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Cabinet of Wonders
9:00 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Cabinet of Wonders: Episode Four

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Host John Wesley Harding on the Cabinet of Wonders at City Winery in Brooklyn, NY.

Originally published on Sat June 23, 2012 8:59 am

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Monkey See
8:54 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Let's Rush To Judgment: 'Pitch Perfect'

Well, I am clearly going to see this movie.

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The Two-Way
8:13 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Central Banks 'On Standby' As Greek Elections Loom

The European Central Bank "is on standby to keep banks flush with liquidity" if Greeks effectively vote on Sunday to support politicians who want to reject austerity measures and pull the nation out of the eurozone, The Financial Times writes this morning.

The ECB joins "a global chorus of central bankers pledging support ahead of Sunday's elections," the FT adds.

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Economy
8:12 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Three Frightening Phrases You Should Understand

Originally published on Wed June 20, 2012 10:42 am

The economy has so much going for it: low inflation, low interest rates, affordable homes, falling gasoline prices and 27 straight months of job growth. Good times, no?

No.

The economy is slowing, but not because of current conditions. The slowdown reflects the fear of what may be coming next. Economists say employers and investors are paralyzed by the uncertainty surrounding three huge problems: one in the United States, another in Europe and the third in China.

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It's All Politics
8:05 am
Fri June 15, 2012

It's #FollowFriday: Some Political Tweeters You May Not Already Follow

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Twitter unveiled an updated logo (right) on June 6 as the trademark symbol for the fast-growing company.

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 4:31 pm

Note: We've asked NPR journalists to share their top five (or so) political Twitter accounts, and we're featuring the series on #FollowFriday. Here are recommendations from Elise Hu (@elisewho), an NPR digital reporter who previously covered campaigns and statehouses in Texas, South Carolina and Missouri.

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