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NPR was created in 1970, three years after Congress passed the Public Broadcasting Act and established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Signing the act into law, President Lyndon B. Johnson said, �We in America have an appetite for excellence . . . we want most of all to enrich man's spirit.� Today NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches more than 26 million listeners weekly. More than 900 stations nationwide broadcast NPR programming. From the turmoil of the Vietnam era to a delightful visit with the riotously funny Dame Edna Everage, join hosts Susan Stamberg (1970s), Noah Adams (1980s), Renee Montagne (1990s), and Guy Raz (2000s) for an unforgettable journey through the first forty years of NPR. This commemorative collection overflows with thought-provoking commentaries, award-winning journalism and humor from the public radio programs that have become an essential part of our lives: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Tell Me More, Fresh Air and much more.FEATURING: David SedarisChris RockDame EdnaTerry GrossLittle RichardRed BarberIra GlassCar Talk's Tom and Ray MagliozziAnd many more.
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Publisher: HighBridge Audio; Unabridged edition (October 20, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1615731032
ISBN-13: 978-1615731039
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 16 x 5.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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I'm a news junkie and an NPR fan and I loved this collection. I realize they couldn't cover all the top news stories of 40 years in just 4 CDs, but I think the stories they chose are terrific and cover a broad range of topics. My favorite story is "Goodbye Saigon" about Vietnam. I felt like I was experiencing the fall of Vietnam -- it gave me goose bumps. I laughed at the car talk guys giving a driving lesson to someone who knows nothing about driving and Nina Totenberg on mini-skirts (I loved her comment that a male CEO would never wear shorts to the office). If you love the news, and NPR, you'll love this collection.
I bought a couple of these as gifts and kept one for myself, but I haven't had time to listen to it yet. However, my son's 6th grade teacher loves NPR and my son says she absolutely loves it. I bought it on CD rather than the book just because I know she travels a lot to see her grown up kids and I thought it would be nice to hear the voices of those interviewed.
I contribute to NPR, but they keep asking for more, with impressive incentives. It was a wonderful realization that the incentives are available at . I LOVE this CD set, used it for an 8-hr driving duty and passed it on to a family member who will enjoy it just as much. SparkyTom
NPR: THE FIRST FORTY YEARS gathers memorable recordings from forty years of news and commentary from NPR, offering a blend of humor and journalism commentary from the most popular and memorable of public radio programs. David Sedaris, Chris Rock, Car Talk and more are just a few of the NPR programs culled for this fine survey, recommended for any audio collection and NPR fans especially.
This was a birthday present for my husband and he really enjoyed it and now I have listened to the 1st CD (70s). Since we are in our early 50s we don't remember too much of the news events from the 70s but it is very interesting and educational too. There is a nice mixture of serious and funny.
If you can't get enough NPR from the radio, there are some real compelling stories on these CDs, some that have important historical significance. Some are better than others, but overall it's worth the time and investment.
This was a wonderful gift to give to someone who has EVERYTHING!! My friend is losing his sight and this was a fantastic option.
I found that this was so nice to hear while traveling in the car. What great essays that are nice to hear over and over again.
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