Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang appears in the following:

Vanilla Beane, D.C.'s Hat Lady, died at age 103

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Vanilla Beane, affectionately known as Washington, D.C.'s Hat Lady, died Sunday at age 103. Her legacy includes her designs and her effect on D.C fashion.

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Meta announces another drop in revenue

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Facebook and Instagram's parent company announced another drop in revenue. Like many other internet companies, Meta relies on digital advertising, one of the first things to go in a tight economy.

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Should voters be concerned over Fetterman's cognitive ability after his stroke?

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar on the questions surrounding Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's mental fitness after surviving a stroke.

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Journalist Katie Couric on her recent breast cancer diagnosis

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist Katie Couric about her recent breast cancer diagnosis.

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Your internet is slow because of where you live, not what plan you buy

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with investigative data journalist Leon Yin about a new investigation that found that internet service providers offer slower internet to lower-income, communities of color.

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Gas prices are falling, but does the White House deserve credit?

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Gas prices are falling, but don't give credit to Biden. The White House can influence prices, but the primary driver of fuel costs is the global market for crude oil and seasonal shifts in gas demand.

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Two American women top the latest Women's Tennis Association rankings

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The latest rankings from the Women's Tennis Association are out. Two American women sit at the top of the top four rankings for the first time since Serena and Venus Williams did back in 2010.

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Rishi Sunak becomes the U.K.'s first prime minister of color

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with SOAS, University of London Professor Avinash Paliwal, about the significance of Rishi Sunak becoming the U.K.'s first prime minister of color.

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An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia.

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Director Margaret Brown and Veda Tunstall on their new documentary, 'Descendant'

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with director Margaret Brown and Veda Tunstall about their new documentary, "Descendant." It follows the descendants of the survivors from the Clotilda.

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Conflict in Tigray has led to a collapse of its public health system

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Conflict in Tigray has led to a collapse of its public health system. Physicians are having to reuse gloves, use expired medications and deny patients care because of lack of resources and power.

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Musician Rhiannon Gidden on her new children's book about taking back her home

Monday, October 24, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Grammy award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens about her new children's book, "Build a House."

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What does a polarizing first term mean for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' reelection bid?

Monday, October 24, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tampa Bay Times Political Editor Emily Mahoney about Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as he faces Democrat Charlie Crist in a debate Monday.

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Jan. 6 committee issued a subpoena on Trump Friday

Friday, October 21, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nick Akerman about the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issuing a subpoena on former President Donald Trump Friday.

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What we can learn from the U.K.'s economic fallout

Friday, October 21, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Simon Johnson, a professor at MIT's Sloan School of Management, about warning signs for the U.S. from the U.K.'s political and economical upheaval.

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Avoggedon strikes Philadelphia: One nonprofit gives away thousands of avocados

Thursday, October 20, 2022

A food distribution company in Philadelphia, Pa., had a few too many avocados on hand. Its solution? Giving them away for free.

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Campaigns are spending record amounts on political advertising, but will it work?

Thursday, October 20, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic strategist Joel Payne about how political campaigns communicate their messages to voters with political ads.

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Is Brexit at the roots of British Prime Minister Liz Truss' quick exit?

Thursday, October 20, 2022

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Financial Times political editor George Parker about the continuing effects Brexit has had on U.K. politics and the economy.

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How abortion is affecting midterm elections

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

As Republicans seek to win control of Congress, Democrats are doubling down on abortion. They are hoping that outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade will turn the tide in their favor.

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There's a family separation crisis in Massachusetts, and hearings are being delayed

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mother Jones reporter Julia Lurie about her reporting on the family separation crisis in Massachusetts.

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