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Prime Time Focus

"Prime Time Focus" is one of the most popular news and features series in America. You can find it daily on more than 500 radio stations. The show's listeners hear from sports greats, authors, movie stars, and policy makers.

Alyne Ellis

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A native Washingtonian, Alyne started her radio career at D.C.’s public radio station WAMU. She served as program director at stations in Tampa, Fla., and Shreveport, La. In 20 years at National Public Radio, Alyne was a respected producer and editor, working on stories about the arts and culture that aired on "All Things Considered," "Morning Edition," and other programs. Alyne has received the Robert F. Kennedy Award, the Gold Cindy, and the Unity Award.

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Prime Time Focus

Eat Like Pilgrims?

November 19, 2009

Every Thanksgiving we gobble up as much tradition as possible.  From the turkey, stuffing, and of course, the pumpkin pie – but Alyne explains all is not as traditional as it seems.


Attention Careerist!

November 18, 2009

Want to know if the industry you've chosen to work in is good for you...and has a stable future? Alyne checks out the 30 best careers of 2009.


When Uncle Arthur Visits

November 17, 2009

“Uncle Arthur” a.k.a. arthritis, causes suffering for millions of people. Alyne points to a Web site where you can find smart, simple solutions to help alleviate the pain which is caused by inflammation of one or more joints.


Twitter Opera

November 16, 2009

What can you make from "tweets" - the 140 character limit messages used on Twitter, the social networking site? Well, an opera, of course.  Alyne reports on the world's first Twitter opera.


Young@Heart

November 14, 2009

Performers in the chior Young@Heart range in age from 73 to 89. Some have prior experience, others have never stepped onto a stage before turning 80.  Now the group is profiled in the movie “Young@Heart” which is out on DVD.  Watch the movie trailer above, and then listen to Alyne Ellis as she interviews members of the choristers.

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