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How are Orem residents reacting to the Charlie Kirk shooting and feeling of safety?
Live from NPR News in New York City, I'm Duah. One day after a suspect was arrested in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many people living in the area where the shooting took place say they still don't feel safe. And Pierre's Marissa Penaloza is in Orm, Utah with more.
Orem's nickname is Family City USA. It's known as a welcoming, safe community, and that's one of the reasons Keys Deerden and his family moved here. Now the father of two young kids is concerned that violence could escalate, he says. The tensions are just rising and rising. The violence needs to stop. The division is what's causing this problem.
What do recent polls reveal about Americans’ acceptance of political violence?
So if if we're gonna keep pointing fingers, more people are going to be murdered. Dearden and many others here say there needs to be a way to talk with each other, even when people disagree. Marisa Penialosa, NPR News, O M Utah.
Since the assassination of right wing youth leader Charlie Kirk, public discourse has focused on the increasing polarization in American society, and Pearce senior national political correspondent Mara Lysen reports.
The fact is that polls show that political violence is becoming more acceptable among the public. There was a PBS Marist NPR poll that showed one in five Americans said political violence may be justified in some circumstances. Republicans were a little more likely to agree with that statement than Democrats, 28% of Republicans, 12% of Democrats. And the way people look at their political opponents in the United States has become very apocalyptic. The other party isn't just someone you disagree with, but if they got elected, America would be destroyed.
Why did Elon Musk and other speakers warn that violence is inevitable at the UK far‑right rally?
She said a poll released last week by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression found that one in three college students approve of using violence to stop a campus speech. A far right rally in London drew enormous crowds this weekend. Police believe up to one hundred and fifty thousand people attended Saturday's demonstration organized by the anti-immigrant anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. More from Barker.
At this Britain's biggest far right demonstration in modern times, surprise guest Elon Musk, speaking remotely, said Britain needs a revolution, and he warned
whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back? Or you die.
Other speakers warned that Europe's white Christians were being replaced by Muslims and non-white migrants.
Who is She Yen Zhong and why is her appointment to the Seattle Symphony historic?
Scotland Yard says twenty-six police officers were injured, four seriously in clashes with some protesters. About 5,000 people joined a nearby counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism. This is NPR
News. She Yen Zhong continues to make history in the classical music world. This weekend, the fifty-two-year-old begins her tenure as music director of Seattle Symphony, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the orchestra in its 122-year history. Colleagues describe her as an electric artistic leader. She told the Seattle Times, I don't try to take charge, and if I do the music well. Then the music will win them over for me. The opening night concert in Gallot took place last night.
Why is the Netherlands considering a boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation?
The Netherlands is threatening to boycott next year's Eurovision song contest if Israel is allowed to compete. And Pierce Chloe Veltman reports the country joins a growing number threatening to withdraw.
Dutch public broadcaster Averotros issued a statement online on Friday, saying it can no longer justify Israel's participation in the contest given, quote, the ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza. The country joins broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia in threatening to withdraw from the twenty twenty six contest scheduled to take place next May in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is also saying its involvement is uncertain. Eurovision is one of the most popular global entertainment events. twenty twenty five saw its largest audience ever. The European Broadcasting Union, which organises Eurovision, did not respond immediately to a request for comment. It is expected to reach a decision about Israel's participation in December.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
How are Orem residents reacting to the Charlie Kirk shooting and feeling of safety?
0:01–0:46
2
What do recent polls reveal about Americans’ acceptance of political violence?
0:46–1:47
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Why did Elon Musk and other speakers warn that violence is inevitable at the UK far‑right rally?
1:47–2:43
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Who is She Yen Zhong and why is her appointment to the Seattle Symphony historic?
2:43–3:38
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Why is the Netherlands considering a boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation?
3:38–4:39