Npr: Satire From The Unger Report

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Communiques from the edge of America by humorist Brian Unger of NPR's "Day-to-Day." (Author: National Public Radio)
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Recent episodes from Npr: Satire From The Unger Report

  • Published: Jul 28, 08
    It happens again and again; a politician, celebrity or TV anchor wearing a microphone says something embarrassing, followed shortly by, "Oh, is this thing on?" Our resident humorist takes on "hot mic" disasters.
     
  • Published: Jul 21, 08
    Americans are steaming mad! Hot under the collar! Boiling over the high cost of gasoline! So, how are we dealing with it? By buying iPhones and going to see Batman at the movies, of course. Humorist Brian Unger pokes fun at America's way of displaying its displeasure in this week's Unger Report.
     
  • Published: Jun 16, 08
    There's been a lot of hype about Apple's new iPhone. Brian Unger says his experience with the device has been anything but problem free, however.
     
  • Published: Jun 9, 08
    Speculation continues over whether Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate. No matter what his decision, he'll still have a Clinton problem if he reaches the White House. Our resident humorist offers advice on what to do about Bill.
     
  • Published: Jun 3, 08
    Oprah Winfrey isn't changing — she's "evolving," the media mogul recently told a magazine. And our humorist Brian Unger is following suit as he examines the path of personal evolution.
     
  • Published: May 26, 08
    "Think of your grill as an 800 square-inch geo-political hot spot," humorist Brian Unger urges as he delivers some bi-partisan tips for keeping the political peace at your Memorial Day cookout.
     
  • Published: May 19, 08
    Gay marriage is now legal in California and could be the beginning of a national trend. Our resident humorist Brian Unger says it could be just the boost the economy needs.
     
  • Published: May 12, 08
    Millions of Americans are faced with a dilemma: What to do with that nice, big, comfortable and highly inefficient SUV? You could continue to drain your bank account to fill the thing with gas, or you could try a few other suggestions.
     
  • Published: May 5, 08
    What do you do if your spiritual leader suddenly starts spouting off controversial — even hateful — views? Our resident humorist offers a simple, four-step plan.
     
  • Published: Apr 28, 08
    Our resident funny-man has traveled through 35 cities in the past eight weeks. He's happy to be home and back on the Unger Report.
     
  • Published: Feb 25, 08
    Humorist Brian Unger takes a look at celebrity babies -- and the famous parents who sell pictures of them for millions of dollars.
     
  • Published: Feb 18, 08
    Our resident humorist offers advice to the two Democratic presidential candidates. Love one another, he says.
     
  • Published: Feb 18, 08
    Our resident humorist offers advice to the two Democratic presidential candidates. Love one another, he says.
     
  • Published: Feb 12, 08
    How does a delegate become super? Humorist Brian Unger takes us through the transformation. Nudity is involved.
     
  • Published: Feb 12, 08
    How does a delegate become super? Humorist Brian Unger takes us through the transformation. Nudity is involved.