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Radio Highlights

Tuesday - May 14, 2013
Talk of the NationTalk of the Nation: May 14, 11 am - 12 pm
Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Practitioners can now treat service members overseas and in rural areas without actually going there. An update on the telemedicine industry.

Think Out LoudThink Out Loud: May 14, 12 - 1 pm
Dave Miller hosts a pre-recorded panel discussion on the environment with the Dalai Lama, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Scientist David Suzuki and Andrea Durbin, Executive director of the Oregon Environmental Council. Comment now on the blog and help shape the conversation.

BBC News HourBBC News Hour: May 14, 1 - 2 pm
An authoritative and extended explanation of the day's lead story, compelling reports from the BBC's global network of correspondents, and probing interviews with news makers at the heart of the story.

Q with Jian GhomeshiQ with Jian Ghomeshi: May 14, 2 - 3 pm
Indie heroes, The National, on their forthcoming album, "Trouble Will Find Me." And, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum on why the institution shut-down their competitive sports program in favor of general fitness for all students.

The WorldThe World: May 14, 3 - 4 pm
Help wanted in Missouri. The job pays nine dollars an hour, and it's dangerous work. Few Americans apply, but a steady flow of immigrants is ready to pack frozen chickens on an assembly line.

All Things ConsideredAll Things Considered: May 14, 4 - 6:30 pm
A news show that provides the bigger picture through reports on the day's news, analysis of world events, and commentary.

MarketplaceMarketplace: May 14, 6:30 - 7 pm
For the second installment of our "Beyond Payday Loans" series, we take a look at how some installment loan providers profit from lending money to customers they know will struggle to pay back the loans.

Fresh AirFresh Air: May 14, 7 - 8 pm
Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig discuss their new film, "Frances Ha." It's about a young woman struggling toward adulthood in New York City. Gerwig also starred opposite Ben Stiller in Baumbach 's previous film, "Greenberg."

Think Out LoudThink Out Loud: May 14, 8 - 9 pm
Dave Miller hosts a pre-recorded panel discussion on the environment with the Dalai Lama, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Scientist David Suzuki and Andrea Durbin, Executive director of the Oregon Environmental Council.

Wiretap Wiretap : May 14, 9 - 10 pm
Conversation, storytelling and introspection culled from equal parts real-world experience and the warp of Jonathan Goldstein's imagination.

Tell Me MoreTell Me More: May 14, 10 - 11 pm
Strict Asian American parents have become known as "Tiger" moms and dads, but now their tiger babies are striking back. Michel takes a look at that and we hear from some parents who weigh in on the controversial parenting style.

BBC World ServiceBBC World Service: May 14, 11 pm - 3 am
A comprehensive source for news with a network of international correspondents, reporters and producers ready when news breaks anywhere, anytime.

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