/tags/npr-did-you-know-series NPR Did You Know? Series en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-21/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-jon-huntsman The presidential candidate has been an ambassador, a governor and a business executive. But he also had an unusual academic career for a presidential candidate. And some of his former endeavors might surprise you. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-21/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-jon-huntsman Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-12-19/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-rick-santorum You may know that Santorum is a self-described "champion of faith and families, a defender of the taxpayer and a believer in American Exceptionalism." But there may be a few things you don't know. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-19/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-rick-santorum Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-12-15/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-michele-bachmann She has led a highly visible life speaking out for tax reform and the sanctity of the family and campaigning against "Obamacare" and same-sex marriage. But there may still be a few things you don't know. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-15/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-michele-bachmann Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-12-14/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-rick-perry He believes in cutting taxes, rolling back regulations, balancing the budget and increasing domestic energy production. Here are a few other things politics watchers will tell you that you might not know about Perry. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:17:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-14/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-rick-perry Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-12-04/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-ron-paul Everybody knows that this GOP presidential hopeful favors low taxes, free markets and commodity-backed currency. But you might not know about Paul's past as a fraternity brother — or that his own party once pulled a dirty trick on him. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-04/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-ron-paul Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-11-28/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-mitt-romney The former Massachusetts governor has been a public figure for much of his life. But there are still some things about the presidential candidate that may surprise you. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-11-28/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-mitt-romney Linton Weeks /npr-news/2011-11-19/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-gingrich Newt Gingrich has been in the public eye for decades. Now that he is a potential presidential nominee, we wonder: Is there anything new to know about Newt? Maybe. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-11-19/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-gingrich Linton Weeks