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It's All Politics
2:42 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

Bloomberg Becomes For Some Nanny-State Epitome, Giving Obama A Breather

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sugary drinks was so hard to swallow it caused some to call him a fascist, a word more often hurled at President Obama.

Originally published on Thu May 31, 2012 3:29 pm

If nothing else, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has apparently done President Obama a favor.

His Honor's proposed ban on the sale of supersized sugary fountain drinks in his city made the mayor, at least for some, the epitome of Big Government excess, a place many critics, particularly conservatives, typically reserve for the Obama.

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All Songs Considered Blog
2:13 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

The 'All Songs Considered' Summer Tour: RSVP Now

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Originally published on Mon June 4, 2012 10:43 am

Bob Boilen and I are taking our show on the road! It's time we busted out of this two-bit joint and mingled with the world's great unwashed. So here's what we're doing: This summer, we'll visit different cities across the country and bring people together to hear and talk about great music.

Look for guest appearances from public radio's galaxy of stars, as well as surprise performances from our favorite artists. It's our version of a "listening party," and we want to see you there. Here's where we're going and when (more dates to be announced):

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The Record
1:45 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

Portraits Of An American Metal Festival

Originally published on Thu May 31, 2012 5:45 pm

Last weekend I was among the legion of ecstatic metalheads that had descended upon Baltimore to attend Maryland Deathfest. In its 10th year, the Sonar compound was bursting at the seams with fans from across the spectrum and around the globe, stoking a community that stays connected long after the outdoor stages on East Saratoga Street are taken down.

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The Two-Way
1:44 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

Jury Has Reached A Verdict In The John Edwards Trial

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John Edwards leaves a federal courthouse during the ninth day of jury deliberations in his trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., on Thursday.

Originally published on Thu May 31, 2012 5:02 pm

Update at 4:24 p.m. ET. Not Guilty:

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PG-13: Risky Reads
1:39 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

Personal Reflections On Gone With The Wind

Originally published on Mon October 1, 2012 7:14 am

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

You're listening to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News.

The novel "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell is an American classic. As with any great book, it inspires wildly different responses from readers. It's also the subject of our latest PG-13, where we hear from authors about the books that introduced them to the world of adult ideas.

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