Twitter Rundown for Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Economy Trumps All In Pres. Obama’s State Of The Union
Pres. Obama is expected to focus on job creation in his State of the Union address tonight. We hear from Americans across the country, who tell us what they want to hear the President say.
Listener Letters: From The ‘Other’ Welfare, To Alcoholics Anonymous
We got an earful from listeners after our story about a benefits program for the disabled, and our interview about Alcoholics Anonymous.
How Much Is Too Much Skin?
The Parents Television Council is calling MTV’s controversial new teen drama, “Skins,” the most dangerous show on television for kids and MTV execs are worried that one episode could violate child pornography laws.
Oscar Nominations: ‘The King’s Speech’ Gets Royal Treatment
This morning the Oscar nominations were announced. “The King’s Speech” was the big winner, picking up 12 nods including best picture and best director, but will it be as popular on Oscar night?
A professor from Howard University has some advice on what African American high school graduates need to hear when they receive diplomas over the next few weeks.
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What if you could replace styrofoam with something that biodegrades and doesn’t contain petroleum? That’s what one start-up is trying to do — with mushrooms.
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Prince is a brilliant musician, a mesmerizing performer and — according to cultural commentator Touré — a Generation X icon. Touré says Prince played a wise older brother to the latchkey kids of Gen X.
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