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Trying To Protect Access To IVF

27 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

You Don't Think AI Could Do Your Job. What If You're Wrong?

26 Dec 2023

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2023 might go down as the year that artificial intelligence became mainstream. It was a topic of discussion everywhere - from news reports, to class ...

The Day the Guns Fell Silent

25 Dec 2023

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It's the stuff of legend. In the months after World War I erupted, young men in Europe were killing each other by the tens of thousands. Yet on a fro...

We Have Our Favorites, But What Makes A Christmas Movie A Classic?

24 Dec 2023

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Maybe you and your family are gathering round the new 65 inch TV that Santa brought and snuggling in with some hot cocoa for your yearly holiday movie...

Trump's Trials: The Supreme Court takes a pass

23 Dec 2023

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Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted Scott Detrow. In this episode, Scott is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Ca...

Why the Comparisons Between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift?

22 Dec 2023

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It was the year of Beyoncé! It was the year of Taylor! Both musicians had highly successful tours, highly successful concert films and both women pum...

The Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws in 2023

21 Dec 2023

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Nearly two years into Roe v. Wade being overturned, pregnant people continue to have a hard time accessing abortion and miscarriage care. This year sa...

Oprah's Done with the Shame. The New Weight Loss Drugs.

21 Dec 2023

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Americans are increasingly using drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro to lose weight. And they got a big endorsement last week when Oprah Winfrey a...

Trump's Rhetoric, Always Extreme, Is Getting More So

19 Dec 2023

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Former President Donald Trump has always embraced dehumanizing rhetoric, but now as he tries to capture the presidency again, he's making even more ex...

Vladimir Putin's Horrible, Terrible, but in the End Pretty Good Year

18 Dec 2023

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For Russian President Vladimir Putin, 2023 began with his war against Ukraine stagnating. It went on to deliver one of the most public challenges to ...

Is A Trump Win In Iowa A Done Deal?

17 Dec 2023

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On January 15, Iowa will take center stage as the first leg of the Republican primary race to the presidential nomination.Usually, the caucuses signal...

Trump's Trials: Jack Smith's big gamble

16 Dec 2023

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Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. They are joined by...

Is the US Falling Behind in the Race to Electric Vehicles?

15 Dec 2023

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The auto industry, along with the Biden administration, has bet billions on the electric vehicle industry, but as 2023 comes to a close the auto indus...

The Fight Over Free Speech on College Campuses

14 Dec 2023

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Protests by students supportive of Israeli and Jewish communities, and protests by students supportive of Palestinian communities, have reignited the ...

Finding The Light In Hanukkah At A Time Of War

13 Dec 2023

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Hanukkah's origin story has been a moving target since the beginning says Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, but throughout its evolution, it's been associated ...

Zelenskyy's Pitch for More American Dollars

12 Dec 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent Tuesday in Washington pressing American lawmakers to approve a new funding package for his country's war...

Social Media Affects Opinions, But Not the Way You Might Think

11 Dec 2023

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Anyone who spends time on social media has seen it — the post from someone about a current event, or issue that's dividing people — abortions, mas...

Trump's Authoritarian Impulses and the Justice Department

10 Dec 2023

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If Donald Trump is elected next November, he's promising to use the power of the presidency to go after political enemies and perceived rivals.In a re...

Trump's Trials: Should the Jan 6 trial be televised?

09 Dec 2023

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Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. This week they'r...

65 Years After Release, A Rockin' Christmas Classic Hits Number One

08 Dec 2023

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Brenda Lee was just 13 years old when she recorded "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in 1958. It's a true Christmas classic, a bouncy earworm — an...

Women Candidates and the Race for Big Money

07 Dec 2023

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A woman has never been president. Hillary Clinton has come the closest, but that highest, hardest glass ceiling is still intact. Now Republican Nikki ...

The Seriousness of America's Latest Homegrown Spy

06 Dec 2023

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Diplomat and former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha is facing charges related to secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government.Rocha is the latest in a...

The Symbolism And History Of The Keffiyeh

06 Dec 2023

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Keffiyehs, checkered scarves most closely associated with Palestinians, have been in the news lately. In Vermont, three men of Palestinian descent, t...

Is Biden's Unconditional Support Of Israel Nearing Its Limit?

04 Dec 2023

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Israel has stepped up military operations in Gaza after the temporary ceasefire ended last week. Gaza health officials say several hundred Palestinian...

Ranked Choice Voting May Be Coming To An Election Near You

03 Dec 2023

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Ranked choice voting has become the latest political change touted as a way to strengthen democracy. Instead of choosing one candidate, in ranked choi...

Big Oil Leads at COP28

01 Dec 2023

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Every year world leaders gather at the Conference of the Parties, or COP, to devise solutions to what amounts to a growing existential crisis for huma...

The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

30 Nov 2023

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was viewed as brilliant by some and a war criminal by others. The only man to ever hold the jobs of National...

Rosalynn Carter Practiced What She Preached

29 Nov 2023

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a rich and expansive legacy, including fierce and enduring advocacy for better mental health care in t...

Police Pushback Against Progressive Prosecutors

28 Nov 2023

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In different places throughout the country, police are pushing back against the policies of progressive prosecutors.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer tells the sto...

Rebuilding Life After Captivity

27 Nov 2023

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Dozens of hostages have been released by Hamas over the last four days. Now after 50 days in captivity, and joyous reunions, the long journey of heali...

What Young Voters Want in 2024

26 Nov 2023

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Next year Gen Z and Millennials will make up nearly half of the electorate. What exactly that will mean in the 2024 election is an open question.Host ...

Black Friday and Beyond

24 Nov 2023

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Consumer spending is a huge part of the economy and sends a strong signal about how Americans feel about the financial health of the country. Host Sc...

The mystery of a missing father leads to an unmarked grave, new family members

23 Nov 2023

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For this holiday episode, we're bringing you a story from the Radio Diaries podcast, The Unmarked Graveyard: Stories from Hart Island. Hart Island is ...

How the Hostage Deal Looks to Palestinians and Israelis

22 Nov 2023

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On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas announced details of a deal that calls for the freeing of at least 50 Israeli women and minors taken hostage during las...

Making the Most Out of Friendsgiving

21 Nov 2023

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It's just a few days before Thanksgiving, but there's a good chance your holidays are already underway. Maybe you are hosting, or attending, a Friends...

Remembering The Long Life And Lasting Legacy Of Rosalynn Carter

20 Nov 2023

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It was announced on Sunday that former first lady Rosalynn Carter had died, at age 96. The Carter family had said she was suffering from dementia ear...

Pope Francis: Climate Activist?

19 Nov 2023

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Pope Francis says he will attend the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, which would make him the first pontiff to attend the annual UN gath...

Trump's Trials: 'The boss is not going to leave'

18 Nov 2023

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Today we're sharing an episode of a new NPR podcast called Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. Each ...

Benjamin Netanyahu on the Future of Gaza

17 Nov 2023

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In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often referred to post-WW II Germany as a possible road map for wh...

Fresh Start for Student Loan Borrowers in Default

16 Nov 2023

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Nearly 7 million federal student loan borrowers are in default, and now the U.S. Department of Education is rolling out a new program, called Fresh St...

Biden's Support of Israel Could Cost Him Votes in 2024

15 Nov 2023

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There's a very real possibility that the 2024 presidential election could come down to a few thousand votes in a few pivotal states.One of those state...

The Promise and the Limits of the UAW Deals

14 Nov 2023

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The United Auto Workers secured its biggest victory in decades in deals with the Big 3 car companies after weeks of strikes. While the union won a lot...

Fighting False Election Claims Could Get A Lot Harder In 2024

14 Nov 2023

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Researchers, election officials and former tech executives are concerned the federal government, fearful of kicking up a storm, has pulled back from i...

Election Battle Lines Emerging in the 2024 Race

12 Nov 2023

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Elections in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and elsewhere showed slightly surprising Democratic strengths and the enduring power of abortion as a campaign ...

When Disaster Hits, Dogs Come To The Rescue

10 Nov 2023

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This year the U.S. has experienced devastating natural disasters. Outbreaks of tornadoes leveled entire neighborhoods. Flooding trapped people in thei...

Far from Gaza, West Bank Farmers Face Harassment from Israeli Soldiers and Settlers

09 Nov 2023

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It's olive harvesting season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. But farmer Ayoub Abu Hejleh hasn't been able to harvest olives from any of his 370 t...