Using NPR archives for research

In the last several months, I've found myself looking more and more to the NPR audio archives for information about various topics.  For example, someone wanted to know if anyone had been interviewed about the movie Breach--they had been (and then some).  Someone else wanted to hear how the Iraq war has been covered over time, if there have been changes in the way it's been covered.  There have been. 

I guess I'd simply like to suggest that library staff begin to think of the NPR audio archives as a place to search for all types of information: political, historical, cultural.  Because the info is presented in audio and usually text too, it is quite accessible for all users.  NPR has done a stellar job of "cataloging" their content, and finding what you need is extremely easy.

I'll also use this opportunity to extol the benefits of NPR's podcasts (no need to tune in at the exact time anymore--just get the podcast).  Their highly customized news feeds are also a great way to stay on top of what's going on in the world.  Go NPR!