NPR: The Unger Report Podcast
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Communiques from the edge of America by humorist Brian Unger of NPR's "Day-to-Day."
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How To Land A Job With Obama
Mon, Nov 17, 2008
The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. And in the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application.
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A Scheme To Help Joe Lieberman Survive
Mon, Nov 10, 2008
Now that Barack Obama has won the election, Democrats are considering stripping Lieberman of his position as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Our resident humorist has some ideas about how the senator can keep his position.
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Media Monogamy And Sex-Free Cheating
Mon, Nov 03, 2008
You record a TV show that you and your partner love to watch together, but then watch it by yourself. You go to see a hit movie with a pal, instead of with your significant other. Should this be considered cheating?
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What 'No' On Gay Marriage Ban Means For Kids
Mon, Oct 27, 2008
Californians will vote soon on a bid to ban same-sex marriage. Humorist Brian Unger imagines what failing to pass the ban will mean for schools. Perhaps field trips to the gay bar Mother Lode on Santa Monica Boulevard? Or lessons on how plaids and stripes can work together?
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From Britney To Bradley: A Hypocritical Effect List
Mon, Oct 20, 2008
Many news outlets have recently warned about the Bradley Effect, which describes voters who say they will vote for a black candidate but choose the white candidate on election day. In other words — hypocrisy. Our resident humorist looks at similar contradictions, including the Britney Effect, the Palin Effect and the Howie Mandel Effect.
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Banned By Bands: Tunes Off-Limits To Campaigns
Mon, Oct 13, 2008
Several bands and artists have protested the use of their music at campaign rallies. So how about a CD collection — Can't Stump The Music — with all the songs that John McCain and Barack Obama can't use?
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Who Has Time For Terrorist Friends?
Mon, Oct 06, 2008
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin accused Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama of hanging out with terrorists. Just how does a busy candidate find the time for terrorist pals these days?
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Dear Candidate, Beware What You Don't Say
Mon, Sep 29, 2008
Sen. Obama's campaign is criticizing Sen. McCain for never using the words "middle class" in Friday's debate. The McCain campaign is criticizing Obama for never using the word "victory." When voters begin judging their candidates by what they didn't say, things can get a little messy.
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Bailout: Making The Most Of A Bad Business
Mon, Sep 22, 2008
Suddenly millions of Americans who never bought stock are going to be the owners of insurance firms, brokerages and mortgage companies. They broke it, we bought it — so we might as well enjoy it.
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Do You Have Political Dementia?
Mon, Sep 08, 2008
Having trouble deciding who's the most experienced candidate for public office? Our resident humorist suggests you might be one of the millions of Americans suffering from PD: political dementia. He breaks down the warning signs and he notes that unlike almost every other malady, medical science has yet to come up with a treatment.
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2002
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