/tags/harry-potter Harry Potter en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:28:00 GMT /2017-06-26/on-harry-potters-20th-anniversary-listen-to-his-npr-debut The first Harry Potter book came out 20 years ago today. One year later, in 1998, was the first time we mentioned the book, on All Things Considered. Here's Margot Adler's piece in its entirety. Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:28:00 GMT /2017-06-26/on-harry-potters-20th-anniversary-listen-to-his-npr-debut Glen Weldon /commentaries/2012-09-13/chris-tucker-empty-nest This time of year, many families find themselves in a period of transition as kids depart for college. Commentator Chris Tucker has these thoughts on a… Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2012-09-13/chris-tucker-empty-nest