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Trump's anti-abortion stance helped him win in 2016. Will it hurt him in 2024?

18 Apr 2024

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Back in 1999 when Donald Trump was flirting with a presidential run, he was pro-abortion rights. In an interview on Meet the Press with NBC's Tim Rus...

What happened when the threat of danger became Salman Rushdie's reality?

17 Apr 2024

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Salman Rushdie is probably most closely associated with his 1988 novel The Satanic Verses, a book inspired by the life of the prophet Muhummad. The bo...

The man who inspired 'Hotel Rwanda' is still taking risks for his country

16 Apr 2024

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In 1994, the world watched as genocide unfolded in Rwanda. Nearly one million people died as neighbors brutally killed their neighbors. Paul Rusesabag...

Iran's attack on Israel is a major escalation. What comes next for the region?

15 Apr 2024

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Iran launched a barrage of more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend, saying it was in response to an airstrike earlier this month ...

How do you select an impartial jury when your client is famous?

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday, former President Donald Trump will enter a Manhattan courtroom for his first criminal trial. But before a verdict can be rendered a jury mu...

Is Israel perpetuating a cycle of radicalization rather than ending it?

12 Apr 2024

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For months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been insisting that the goal of Israel's bombardment in Gaza is to "destroy Hamas."But in th...

O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind?

11 Apr 2024

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O.J. Simpson was more than a football star. More than a pop culture icon or a defendant acquitted of murder.He became a symbol of America's complicate...

Anti-Diet Culture Gets Hijacked

10 Apr 2024

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In recent years, the body positivity movement has raised it's profile, especially on social media largely through self-described anti-diet and body po...

Learning To Live As Neighbors In The Shadow Of A Brutal, Violent History

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us don't have the opportunity to handpick our neighbors. We buy or rent a place in a neighborhood with good schools or an easy commute. Some o...

How Sibling Bonds Shape Our Lives

08 Apr 2024

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Researchers are finding that the impact of relationships with siblings —for better or worse — can be important, and endure well beyond childhood.L...

Bad Omens Or The Cycle of Nature? How The Ancient World Viewed Eclipses

07 Apr 2024

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Tomorrow, the Great American Eclipse will sweep across North America, and millions will experience total darkness.It's an eerie and mysterious experie...

U.S. Stance On Israel Proving Divisive In Congressional Primaries

05 Apr 2024

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The American response to Israel's war with Hamas could be a major factor in the upcoming Congressional elections.Learn more about sponsor message choi...

Bird Flu Has Jumped To Cattle And To Humans. What Are The Potential Risks?

04 Apr 2024

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Bird flu has spread to cows. And now a human has contracted the virus from an infected cow. What kind of risk does this virus pose to people, and are...

In U.S., Over 100,000 Await Organ Transplants. Are Pig Organs The Solution?

03 Apr 2024

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The recent transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human raises hopes that lives will no longer depend on the availability of hu...

Measuring The Economic Impact Of Baltimore's Port Closure

02 Apr 2024

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One week after a massive container ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse, a massive effort is underway to cle...

What Happens When A Powerful Corporation Owns The Local News?

01 Apr 2024

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When news outlets shut down in a city, that creates what's often called a news desert. But in Richmond, California, NPR's media correspondent David Fo...

A Billionaire's Land Purchases In Rural Hawaii Have Locals Worried

31 Mar 2024

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Hawaii is no stranger to extravagant homes owned by the super-rich. But when a tech billionaire started buying up land in Waimea, a small, rural town ...

A new biopic on Shirley Chisolm fills in the picture on a woman who broke barriers

29 Mar 2024

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Shirley Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first Black woman ever elected to Congress. Four years later, the New York representative made history ag...

One Year On, American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Remains In Russian Prison

28 Mar 2024

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This week Russian authorities extended the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. Authorities have yet to provide any evidence to backup ...

Could Universal Basic Income Help End Poverty?

27 Mar 2024

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People who work on ways to end poverty have been trying a simple approach lately: just giving money to those in need, with no strings attached.Univers...

Investigators Search For Answers in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

26 Mar 2024

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Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship rammed into it. As search and rescue efforts continue, federa...

For Millions Of People In Conflict Zones, Famine Is A Man-Made Disaster

25 Mar 2024

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Famine is a man-made disaster affecting millions in conflict zones.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy P...

How Two Recent Cases Of Violence Illustrate The Lives of LGBTQ People

24 Mar 2024

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Suicide rates for queer and trans people are disproportionately high. They're also routinely targets of violence and hate crimes.While some states hav...

Stephen King Has Ruled The Horror Genre For 50 Years. But Is It Art?

22 Mar 2024

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In 1974, Stephen King published his first book, "Carrie". But 50 years on, critics still debate if his work deserves a place in the literary canon.Lea...

Can America Win The Chips Manufacturing Race?

21 Mar 2024

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President Biden just awarded $8.5 billion dollars to the company Intel to help fund semiconductor factories in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon. ...

Is Netanyahu's Endgame Achievable?

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Next week representatives of the Israeli government are scheduled to fly from Tel Aviv to Washington, DC. When they arrive, they'll head to the White ...

A $418 Million Settlement Could Change U.S. Home Buying. But Who Benefits?

19 Mar 2024

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The way we have bought homes for the last 100 years could change as soon as July. Who wins, who loses, and who gets a share of the $418 million class...

What Another Putin Term Means For Ukraine

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Putin has ruled Russia for a quarter century. This weekend's election results confirmed that he will reign for another six years. Putin's hol...

To Fight Crime, Blue Cities Take A Page From The Conservative Playbook

17 Mar 2024

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Three solidly blue cities have rolled out crime fighting initiatives that feel more like conservative strategies.Learn more about sponsor message choi...

NATO Positions Itself For War

15 Mar 2024

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When Russia's war in Ukraine began over two years ago, neighboring countries feared that they could be next.And NATO asked itself - was it prepared to...

What Do We Understand About Long COVID?

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks four years since the outbreak of Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic. One of the most vexing legacies — one that science sti...

You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real

13 Mar 2024

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Here's one sign that shrinkflation is no longer just a topic for economics nerds. Cookie Monster recently complained on social media that his favorite...

Haiti's Prime Minister Says He'll Resign. Will It Help Calm The Violence?

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has announced his resignation. But the country remains in freefall. Will Haitians finally have a chance to deter...

Ramadan In A Time Of War

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holy month of Ramadan begins this week. It is a holy month of worship for Muslims during which they worship, study the Quran, pray and fast from s...

NASA Hopes To Land Humans On Mars By 2030. Is That A Good Thing?

10 Mar 2024

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We're moving closer to the dream of landing humans on Mars. But will sustaining human life on Mars even be possible?Learn more about sponsor message c...

Is Catastrophic Climate Change Inevitable? We Ask Outgoing Climate Chief Kerry

09 Mar 2024

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As John Kerry leaves his role as the first Presidential Envoy for Climate, has he helped shift us away from climate disaster?Learn more about sponsor ...

FX's Shogun Takes A New Approach To An Old Story

08 Mar 2024

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When Shogun, James Clavell's best selling novel was adapted into a powerhouse NBC miniseries in 1980. The hero of the story was Englishman John Blackt...

Generations After The First Nuclear Test, Those Sickened Fight For Compensation

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On August 6, 1945, a stone-faced President Harry Truman appeared on television and told Americans about the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. Th...

Haley's Out: Can Trump Win Her Supporters?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Haley's announcement that she was suspending her campaign for president didn't come as a surprise. She's trailed front-runner Donald Trump in al...

How Conflict Can Influence Voters

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks a milestone in the presidential primary process. Fifteen states and one US Territory vote on Super Tuesday. This one day is the bigg...

The Supreme Court Hands Trump A Legal And Political Win

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former President Donald Trump scored a legal victory today. The Supreme Court ruled 9 to 0 that the likely Republican nominee for President should be...

The Rematch: Biden v. Trump

03 Mar 2024

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Chances are, this November 5th 2024 is going to feel a lot like November 3rd 2020 — a bit like Groundhog Day.After a decisive set of Republican prim...

Are We Alone In The Universe?

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we alone in the universe? It's a question that's been posed again and again. Carl Sagan posed it in the 1970s as a NASA mission scientist as the ...

McConnell Releases His Grip On Power

29 Feb 2024

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Here in the US, the average age of retirement is 61. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky passed that birthday more than 20 years ago. And on Wednesday...

Can Speaker Of The House Mike Johnson Make A Deal?

29 Feb 2024

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Despite a last minute agreement to push a deadline for a shutdown, Congress and the White House have to agree on how to fund the government. So far, ...

Trying To Protect Access To IVF

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The backlash to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling designating frozen embryos has been intense. Republicans at the state and national level have openly ...

How The Underground Railroad Got Its Name

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Popular culture is filled with stories of the underground railroad - the legendary secret network that helped enslaved people escape from southern sla...

De-influencers Ring the Alarm on the Environmental Impacts of Overconsumption

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few years, a new trend has emerged on social media: de-influencing.Instead of selling, de-influencers encourage their followers to stop bu...

Kansas City Communities Continue Block By Block Efforts To Prevent Violence

23 Feb 2024

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In Kansas City neighborhood organizations do the work of violence prevention one block, and one person at at time.Learn more about sponsor message cho...

Boredom Followed By Unexpected Tragedy: A Ukrainian Soldier's Life At War

22 Feb 2024

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Quote – "The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride." That statement, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the U-S Embassy, came two...

Wind Power Is Taking Over A West Virginia Coal Town. Will The Residents Embrace It?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keyser, West Virginia, was once known for coal. But the jobs have been disappearing. First because of automation, then cheap natural gas. And now, the...

Does Portugal Have The Answer To Stopping Drug Overdose Deaths?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Mann covers the U-S opioid and fentanyl crisis for NPR. That means he talks to a lot of people struggling with addiction. Again and again, he's ...

What Navalny's Death Means For The Russian Opposition

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much of the world has spent the weekend mourning Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. And asking why he chose to return to Russia, after he'd be...

A Second Wind For Wind Power?

19 Feb 2024

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About two years ago, New Jersey's Democratic Governor Phil Murphy said that the state would be partnering with the Danish company Orsted, the largest ...

Rents Take A Big Bite

16 Feb 2024

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Rent has skyrocketed in the United States. That means Americans are handing over a bigger portion of their paycheck to their housing costs. They have ...

The Romance Between The American Right, Russia And Putin

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For half a century, during the Cold War, every U-S president painted Russia as the dominant threat. America's ideological opposite, a hostile and nucl...

Immigration: A Winning Issue For Democrats?

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One single election does not a trend make. But does Democrat Tom Suozzi's victory in the special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District m...

Double Standard On Age For Trump And Biden?

13 Feb 2024

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On June 14, Donald Trump will turn 78 years old.Joe Biden turned 81 in November.Whether the candidates like it or not, age, mental acuity and physical...

Are Biden And Netanyahu Breaking On The War Between Israel And Hamas?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question looming over the war between Israel and Hamas is what will happen what will happen to Rafah, the city in southern Gaza. More than half of...

With A Second Term, Trump Would Take His Immigration Crackdown Further

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration is one of the main things Americans will be voting on in November. And many are currently unhappy with the situation at the US Southern B...

What Makes A Football Movie Great?

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood films have long tried to capture America's obsession with its most popular sport. So on this Super Bowl weekend, we ask: what do the best fo...

The Battle Over Abortion Rights In The 2024 Election

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abortion is a personal issue. But it's also political. And few things motivate voters and politicians like abortion rights. Over and over, U.S. voters...

The Supreme Court Weighs In On Trump Being Removed From The Ballot

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to whether or not Trump should appear on presidential ballots, there are at least two questions to consider. The first is legal — does...

America's Immigration System Is Broken. Congress Can't Seem To Fix It.

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Immigration system isn't working. The last significant reform was in 1986. Presidents and Congress have been trying to fix it and change it e...

East Palestine Residents Worry About Safety A Year After Devastating Train Derailment

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a year ago this month that a Norfolk Southern freight train with 38 cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.Twenty of those train cars carried ha...

What Vision Zero Has And Hasn't Accomplished

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than 100 people are killed on U.S. roads every day — more than 40,000 people a year. So, it seemed bold, if not crazy, when city leaders across...

Masturbation Abstinence Is Popular, And Doctors Are Worried

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than two decades of growing internet use has surfaced fears about the social and psychological impacts of nearly unfettered access to pornography...

Why Trump's Persecution Narrative Resonates With Christian Supporters

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former president Donald Trump is facing dozens of criminal charges, including four felony counts on charges of trying to overturn the results of the 2...

Violent Crime Is Dropping, But Americans Feel Less Safe.

01 Feb 2024

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For people in the US, 2020 was one of the most dangerous years in decades. The first year of the pandemic saw a huge spike in violence. The number of ...

Is Fox News Still A Republican Kingmaker?

31 Jan 2024

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Fox News has been the Republican Party's biggest cheerleader almost since it premiered in 1996.Nearly three decades later, many Republicans perceive F...

Impeaching Mayorkas: High Crimes and Misdemeanors Or Politics As Usual?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration and management of the U.S. Southern Border is always a politically charged issue, but especially at this moment. House republicans are try...

With 3 Soldiers Dead, The U.S. Tries to Avoid Direct Conflict With Iran

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A deadly attack on an U.S. military base in Jordan pulled the United States deeper into a regional conflict that it's trying to avoid. How the U.S. re...

What Would The Economy Look Like If Donald Trump Gets A Second Term?

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During his time in office, former president Donald Trump talked a great deal about all of the positive changes he was making to improve the economy.Wh...

How Do You Win An Oscar? It's More Complicated Than You Think

26 Jan 2024

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A look behind the curtain at the Oscar campaign machine and what it takes to bring home the gold.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi...

US troops in the Middle East face a growing challenge

25 Jan 2024

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Ever since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas almost four months ago, U.S. leaders have been afraid that the conflict will grow. That coul...

In Israel, Anger At Netanyahu Getting Louder

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent a career defying political gravity. Now he's facing his biggest challenge yet.For decades, Netanya...

Trump Brings Back Birtherism Taunts

23 Jan 2024

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In a republican primary field that at one time boasted more than a dozen candidates, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former President D...

Alabama To Use Untested Execution Method This Week

22 Jan 2024

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Alabama has already tried to execute Kenneth Smith once. On the night of November 17, 2022, he was scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection, ...

With DeSantis Out Of The Race, What To Expect From New Hampshire Primary

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just days away from the nation's first primary in New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended his bid for president. What will this mean fo...

Zingers and Gaffes: A Look At the Utility of Presidential Debates

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The presidential debate has been a right of passage for both primary and general election candidates for more than thirty years.Now in the midst of an...

The Cozy Relationship Between Boeing and the Federal Government

18 Jan 2024

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These days when you think of Boeing, the words that come to mind might be: door plug, 737-max, grounded. But before this month's safety debacle and t...

Is the US Already in a Regional Conflict in the Middle East?

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since Israel's war against Hamas began, the US has tried to prevent a wider regional war from breaking out. Now, with US attacks against Iran-backed ...

The Headline Everyone Expected - Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses

16 Jan 2024

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Former President Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses this week surprised almost no one, but should news outlets have called the contest before...

How AI Is Transforming National Security

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence is front of mind these days. Many of us are spending a lot of time pondering how AI can make our lives easier. Or on the flip ...

25 years Ago Jon Stewart Took Over The Daily Show And Redefined Political Comedy

14 Jan 2024

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Jon Stewart ushered in a new era of late night comedy and pushed the boundaries between news and entertainment.Learn more about sponsor message choice...

Are We Having Fun Yet? The Serious Business Of Having Fun

12 Jan 2024

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If you can't remember the last time you had fun, you're not alone. If you want to have more fun, prioritizing it may be the key.Learn more about spons...

Taiwan's History of Colonialism Forged Its Distinct Cuisine

11 Jan 2024

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Tainan is considered the culinary capital of Taiwan. At one of the oldest wet markets in that Southern city, Shuixian Gong Market, the island's vibra...

'It's the Stuff of Nightmares' Scenes from Inside a Gaza Hospital

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly a hundred days since Hamas' deadly attack on Israel, which prompted Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza. Israel says it aims to des...

What It Means To Be Taiwanese For One Family

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, the Taiwanese people vote for a new president. It's one of the most important and closely-watched elections around the world this year. ...

The Political Evolution of Nikki Haley

08 Jan 2024

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In 2015, then-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley led the way for the removal of the Confederate Flag from the state Capitol. The move came after a wh...

Will Changes to Medicare Coverage Improve the Mental Health Gap?

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Accessing mental health services can be challenging for people on Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to most people over 65.At t...

With The Resignation Of CEO LaPierre And A Looming Civil Trial, Will The NRA Survive?

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime CEO of the National Rifle Associate has announced his resignation. LaPierre steps down amid accusations of misappropriating funds from the no...

Why The Epstein Documents Matter

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several hundred pages of documents were released Wednesday in a lawsuit brought against Jeffrey Epstein. They include the names of dozens of powerful ...

Violence in Iran and Lebanon Prompts Concern Israel-Hamas War Could Expand

03 Jan 2024

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Twin bombings in Iran and a senior Hamas leader killed in Lebanon are just two recent events that are prompting concern that the war between Israel an...

Could January 6th Decide the Next Election?

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former President and likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been kicked off primary ballots in Maine and Colorado. His name on the b...

How To Make New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The tradition of the New Year's resolution can be alluring. What better moment in time to resolve to accomplish important goals ? New year, new you,...

Finding Comfort And Joy In The New Year

31 Dec 2023

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If you've had a tough 2023, it might be hard to jump into 2024 with enthusiasm. For our last episode of the year we check in with a writer who's advic...

A Sarajevo Museum Gives Children Of War A Voice

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The trauma of war and its aftermath can leave scars on those who survive - deep scars that can be both physical and emotional. For children who exper...

Aboard a rescue ship, migrants talk about their journey to Europe

28 Dec 2023

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The United Nations says more than 2,500 people died in the Mediterranean Sea this year as they tried to reach Europe. Those who survive the journey on...

Division Keeps the U.S. From Effectively Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fentanyl has killed an unprecedented number of people in the United States again in 2023. But so far Washington's political leaders haven't been able...