Ailsa Chang appears in the following:
How Western Australia has managed to avoid large Covid-19 outbreaks
Thursday, January 06, 2022
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with reporter Jacob Kagi of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about how Western Australia has managed their COVID-19 numbers throughout the pandemic.
Soccer fans cheer Middle Eastern money, despite ethical price tag attached
Thursday, January 06, 2022
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Tariq Panja about the trend of countries accused of human rights abuses showing a growing interest in global sports.
Sen. Warnock says voting rights legislation is a moral issue
Thursday, January 06, 2022
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Geor., who says that if Congress doesn't pass voting legislation, it will have "failed in the trust the people have given us."
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the push to keep schools open
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about the omicron surge and the administration's push to keep schools open.
A timeline of how the Jan. 6 attack unfolded — including who said what and when
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
This week marks the one year anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Here's a timeline of how the day unfolded.
'Fiona and Jane' captures a friendship's intensity, loyalty and occasional torment
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jean Chen Ho about her new book, Fiona and Jane. It describes how two Taiwanese American women who grew up in Los Angeles grow apart and find their way back to each other.
Americans saved a lot of money this year dispite record inflation
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Americans stashed away $2.7 trillion in excess savings over the pandemic even as inflation rates hit a record high.
What teens talk about when they talk about race
Monday, December 27, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Zoë Jenkins, Miranda Zanca and Ichtaca Lira, reporters for YR Media, about their series "Teens in America."
Lights between houses in Baltimore neighborhood show connection in pandemic holidays
Friday, December 24, 2021
In 2020, a Baltimore man strung holiday lights across the street to remind his neighbor of the connection they shared despite pandemic isolation. Soon, others hopped on their rooftops to do the same.
Child hunger is expected to worsen
Thursday, December 23, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with pediatrician Dr. Megan Sandel about how the pandemic has exasperated child hunger in the country and could worsen as pandemic-relief programs run out.
'Teachers are drowning' as they deal with students acting out, low staff and COVID
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with two teachers and a teacher coach about the layers of stress they are currently facing amid the oncoming wave of omicron-driven COVID cases.
Kentucky native on losing his home in deadly tornadoes
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Brazzel, a Kentucky native who lost his home in deadly tornadoes on Dec. 10. Some of Brazzel's family photos have been found across the border in Indiana.
How does Kentucky recover from the tornado? Joplin shares some lessons and hope
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Western Kentucky is dealing with the aftermath of a deadly tornado now, but 10 years ago Joplin, Mo., was in the same place. Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley offers his advice for those in Kentucky.
The road to recovery after a devastating tornado
Monday, December 20, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ryan Stanley, the mayor of Joplin, Mo., about recovery efforts and lessons learned from the 2011 tornado that killed 161 people.
Nicole Kidman knew she would be judged on playing Lucille Ball. So she got to work
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
In Being the Ricardos, Nicole Kidman portrays Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo, Ball's character in the I Love Lucy show. Kidman received a Golden Globe nomination for the role.
Nicole Kidman went all in on becoming Lucille Ball for role in 'Being The Ricardos'
Friday, December 10, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nicole Kidman about portraying Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo in the new film, Being the Ricardos.
Books We Love: Ailsa Chang picks 'Empire Of Pain' by Patrick Radden Keefe
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
NPR is celebrating Books We Love from 2021. Ailsa Chang shares one of her favorite reads from the year: Patrick Radden Keefe's deep dive into the Sackler dynasty, Empire of Pain.
The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine
Thursday, November 25, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayukh Sen about his new book, Taste Makers. It tells the stories of seven immigrant women who shaped the way America eats.
Austria enters lockdown as COVID infections rise
Monday, November 22, 2021
Austria has become the first European country to instate a vaccine mandate. Monday, it was the first to initiate a nation-wide lockdown during this surge, despite protests against the restrictions.
White House Council of Economic Advisers head on the economic issues the U.S. faces
Monday, November 22, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden's Federal Reserve nomination and the economic challenges the country is facing.