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All Songs Considered Blog
6:16 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Song Premiere: Peter Bjorn & John, 'I Wish I Was A Spy'

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Yo Gabba Gabba, Vol. 4
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Originally published on Wed October 17, 2012 11:21 am

Peter Bjorn and John are releasing a catchy, espionage-inspired track on the latest installment of the Yo Gabba Gabba! soundtrack. Yo Gabba Gabba! is a popular children's show in its fourth season on Nick Jr. The colorful cast of characters and landscapes captivates kids, while the show's soundtrack featuring alternative rock stars appeals to parents.

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6:15 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

At U. Of Texas, A Melting Pot Not Fully Blended

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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case that could determine the future of policies that include race as a factor in university admissions.
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Students rally Oct. 3 in the wake of reports of water balloon attacks on minority students at the University of Texas at Austin. Campus police are investigating the incidents.
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By Andrea Hsu

Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 7:10 pm

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a landmark case about race and college admissions. In 2008, a white student named Abigail Fisher was denied admission to the University of Texas, Austin.

Fisher sued the university, claiming she was denied admission because of her race. Her suit, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, could mean the end of admissions policies that take race into account.

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All Songs Considered
5:35 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Peter Gabriel's 'So' At 25, Death Grips, Peter Bjorn & John, And More

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Clockwise from upper left: Peter Gabriel, MC Ride of Death Grips, Metz, Kevin Devine of Bad Books
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This week, Bob and Robin kick off the show by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, and how well it coincides with a new cut from Swedish pop trio Peter Bjorn and John called "I Wish I Was A Spy."

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The Two-Way
5:12 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

U.S. Government Sues Wells Fargo In Mortgage Case

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Wells Fargo.
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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 5:24 pm

The U.S. government filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Co., today, saying the bank was reckless when it issued federally guaranteed mortgages.

Bloomberg reports:

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Law
4:53 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Supreme Court To Take Up Affirmative Action Case

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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 7:10 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Audie Cornish.

ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST:

And I'm Robert Siegel.

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a landmark case about race and college admissions. In 2008, a white student named Abigail Fisher sued the University of Texas in Austin. Ms. Fisher claimed she was denied admission to UT because of her race.

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Movie Interviews
4:47 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Andrea Arnold Tackles An Iconic Love Story

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Filmmaker Andrea Arnold won the Cannes Film Festival's Jury Prize for her 2006 film Red Road; her short film Wasp earned her an Oscar the year before.
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Young Heathcliff (Solomon Glave) and Young Catherine (Shannon Beer) grow up to be an iconic, romantically doomed couple in Wuthering Heights.
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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 5:51 pm

Not counting Twilight, Emily Bronte's 1847 novel, Wuthering Heights, has been plundered, adapted and remade to death, including, it's not commonly known, by Luis Bunuel and Jacques Rivette. Most people know the book through movies, television miniseries, or even from the hilarious Monty Python semaphore version.

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Presidential Race
4:45 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Romney Talks Regulation, Farming In Iowa

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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 7:10 pm

Audie Cornish talks with Ari Shapiro about Mitt Romney's campaigning in the Midwest on Tuesday.

Presidential Race
4:45 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Obama In Ohio On Last Voter Registration Day

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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 7:10 pm

Robert Siegel talks with Scott Horsley about President Obama's campaigning in Ohio on Tuesday.

A Blog Supreme
4:33 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

'Treme,' Ep. 24: Like Donkeys To Water

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The actor Michiel Huisman has actually moved to New Orleans from Amsterdam, much like his character Sonny.
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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 5:18 pm

We've reached episode three of Treme's third season and things are starting to get interesting. Through the Everett, Lt. Colson, Toni Bernette and Nelson storylines, we begin to see how deep police and government corruption runs in New Orleans. Davis is funding his next scheme; Janette is funding her next restaurant; Annie is funding her next musical adventure. The possible endgame for Chief Lambreaux (and by extension, his son) draws near. And a lot of dudes get laid.

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NPR Story
4:33 pm
Tue October 9, 2012

Sandusky Sentenced To At Least 30 Years In Prison

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Originally published on Tue October 9, 2012 7:10 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish.

ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST:

And I'm Robert Siegel. Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Sandusky was convicted in June of sexually abusing 10 boys. And today, he was sentenced to at least 30 years in a state correctional facility.

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