CNN Radio Reports

Ron Paul backers plan: Transform the GOP

CNN — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:06:07 EDT

Ron Paul may have formally ended his campaign, but his backers press on. They claim they're in it for the long haul on a mission to reform the GOP. CNN's Lisa Desjardins reports.

Tombstone's Water War

CNN — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:35 EDT

The city of Tombstone, AZ is in a legal dispute with the U.S. Forest Service over water rights. CNN's Ann O'Neill reports the Wilderness act clashes with rights to springs the city says it owns.

Could a computer write this story?

CNN — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:35 EDT

A Chicago company is using a computer program that takes raw data and turns it into a story -- it's even written briefs for Forbes magazine. CNN's human reporter, John Sepulvado, has the story.

Why Same Sex Marriage Now?

CNN — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39:23 EDT

It was a big boost to the effort to legalize gay marriage and a boost for President Obama's campaign coffers, too. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum looks at the impact of the pro same-sex marriage statement.

Homeless Legal Eagle

CNN — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:24:15 EDT

Beyond the necessities of food, clothing, shelter and medical is a rarely considered need of the homeless. CNN's Jim Roope talks with a personal injury lawyer, who through a deepening faith and his church, provides legal assistance to people living on the streets of Los Angeles.

The Romney Dork Factor

CNN — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:32:01 EDT

Mitt Romney is smart, successful, and, as one recent voter put it, "impossibly good looking." But even so, he has a likability problem in the polls. CNN's Lisa Desjardins explores.

Playing With Fire?

CNN — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:12:43 EDT

Scientists and the U.S. government are in a debate over how deadly diseases are researched. The U.S. funded the research that offers a possible blueprint for weaponizing a lethal virus. Only when the research was about to be published did everyone say: wait a minute! CNN's Libby Lewis reports.

Memories and BBQ

CNN — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:24:23 EDT

Harold's BBQ opened in 1946 but recently the Atlanta institution has fallen on hard times. CNN's Emma Lacey-Bordeaux visited on one recent lunch and found a reunion of sorts taking place.

Occupy Movement: Fragmented or Unlimited?

CNN — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:04:12 EDT

While organizers of the Occupy movement called for a general strike on May 1st, CNN's Steve Kastenbaum reports it's not clear where the people protesting economic injustice will take the movement.

May Day Protests Split in LA

CNN — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:24:33 EDT

On May Day Los Angeles will host immigrant rights protests in the morning and Occupy Movement protests in the afternoon. CNN's Jim Roope reports the two groups just couldn't agree on a joint protest.

DC the Holy

CNN — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:05:41 EDT

A recent poll shows something new - a plurality now believe that politicians talk too much about religion. CNN's Lisa Desjardins looks at the backlash against religion in politics, what it means for the faithful, and why it may be happening now.

New York Trekkies Wait For Enterprise

CNN — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:42:38 EDT

Space Shuttle Enterprise is expected fly to New York on Friday. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum spoke with some start trek fans and a cast member about the shuttle named after the fictional space craft.

Texting Teens Get Help In Face To Face Talking

CNN — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:50:16 EDT

Teens are more likely to text with their friends than to talk to them by phone or in person. CNN's Jim Roope reports that trend has sparked the idea of a class called "Enhancing Teen Communication".

Rapper Iggy Azalea talks sex, culture shock and T.I.

CNN — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:45:10 EDT

CNN's Gavin Godfrey chats with the Australian-born rapper about signing with T.I., sex and culture shocks.

Brain to blame for gender pay gap

CNN — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:35:54 EDT

On average women in the U.S. earn less than men when performing the same job. CNN's John Sepulvado reports that the salary gap might be due to the fact that male and female brains are wired differently.

Beauty as told by iReporters

CNN — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:15:51 EDT

CNN partnered willing iReporters to speak about their perception of beauty. These raw conversations were produced by CNN's Jacque Wilson, Anika Chin, Gavin Godfrey and Emma Lacey-Bordeaux.

Rape victims say military labels them 'crazy'

CNN — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:11:04 EDT

CNN's David Martin has interviewed women in all branches of the armed forces and uncovers a pattern of how the United States Military deals with sexual assault.

Occupy: Sleeping on Wall Street

CNN — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:29:41 EDT

The warm spring weather rejuvenated the Occupy movement. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum says Occupy Wall Street protesters are sleeping on a sidewalk by the Stock Exchange thanks to a federal court ruling.

Working Part Time, A Chronic Problem

CNN — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:16:14 EDT

They're neither unemployed nor working full-time. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum talks with the chronically underemployed about their emotional rollercoaster scraping by with temporary and part-time work.

Moms discuss 'My 12-year-old son knows he could be Trayvon'

CNN — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:08:52 EDT

CNN's Gavin Godfrey and Emma Lacey-Bordeaux bring you a conversation between two mothers on race, fears and hopes for their two sons.