Shows how and why Japan is the perfect place to develop this emerging technology that is bound to become more and more integrated into our lives.

I just hope there will always be a way to turn it off in case you prefer not to have your sneakers telling you which way and how fast to go on your morning jog!

Some people are just not gonna sit around and twiddle their thumbs. They are special - although they try to tell us they aren't. They say we all have a poet or storyteller inside. And they are right. When they take time to tell us who, how and why they are, we need to listen. Or not. We can just sit around and twiddle our thumbs...

Cute little piece - interesting & ironic background info - well done. Student reporter sounds very polished.

Like each part in this series, we learn some very interesting and surprising things about the actual people in this small country that sits center stage in the still-mysterious (to most Americans) Middle East.

The economy and governmental policies are delicately woven together into a multi-colored and many-textured national fabric. Kind of like Western democracy...but different (as my favorite young Valley Girl used to say).

How everyday Iranians cope with the realities of strong conservative & religious control of their gov't - esp. since the 1979 revolution - on their society and what that means for them economically makes for fascinating listening.

I dare you to listen and not learn something valuable and new about this changing ancient culture.

Sideline: Clicking on Part 4 will give you this piece. Except for Part 3, which actually does allow you to hear Part 3, the rest of the series is mixed up - at least the online version on this site. But each piece stands on its own, so listening in order from Part 1->5 isn't necessary.

Young vigilantes in a repressive society; disenchanted youth join together to 'patrol' the streets, enforcing their version of the 'rules' on ordinary citizens. Where have we heard of this before? Swing Kids comes to mind for starters...

Sideline - clicking Part 1 gives Part 5; clicking Part 2 gives Part 4 of this series. FYI.

Interesting report on what constitutes 'free' press in Iran. How it integrates into Iranian society pragmatically & politically. Complex topic well-presented in human terms and easy-to-understand format. As a *relatively* well-informed American w/BA in poli sci, i know very little about this centrally important nation. I want to know more.

Sideline: Clicked on the first report in this series - when i went back to review, i realized i'd heard the 5th part. Techie issue...? I'll do the whole series - too important and interesting not to! Hopefully, in order!

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a strong, humble and quiet woman who clearly lives her mother's advice to "always be a lady and stay independent" every single day. She is capable, resourceful and intensely dedicated to her family, her work and her nation. Her personal integrity and optimism shine through the entire interview.

This wonderfully revealing conversation with Justice Ginsburg shows us a woman who is exceptionally intelligent, proud of her heritage and appreciative of her opportunity to help shape history as an American citizen.

We find her very down-to-earth on a personal level, yet terribly conscientious and professional in her approach to work. Her personal experiences with anti-Semitism, sexism, serious illness and the like have not discouraged her. They may have slowed her down at times, but she always finds creative ways around them.

Her calm confidence inspires us, while in her thoughtful, well-articulated manner she focuses our attention on our country's most important document. She describes the fundamental balance of responsibility the Constitution gives to the legislative and judicial branches as "conversation" between the two.

She discusses the Court's history; its relevance and significance in different eras, previous justices and their roles, and shares how she has approached some incredibly daunting personal obstacles in her life and career - all with even-handed pragmatism.

With an open mind and broad perspective she doesn't likely jump to conclusions about anything. Her poised yet determined temperament has seen her through some very trying situations.

It's a comfort to hear this exceptionally rational and decent woman who is intimately familiar with nasty issues like prejudice and cancer talk so candidly about her life and career. We see for ourselves that she uses her considerable talents and ability to think and reason, but never forgets her heart when she is making decisions on the Supreme Court. Exactly the kind of person you want as a justice!

An important interview.