Mallory Yu

Mallory Yu appears in the following:

Black veterans on what Colin Powell meant to them

Friday, November 05, 2021

Black veterans pay tribute to the late Colin Powell, who's funeral happened Friday at National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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What it means for the jury to be nearly all white in trial for Ahmad Aubrey's killing

Thursday, November 04, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Wake Forest University professor Francis Flanagan, on the role of race in a jury following the nearly all-white jury selected in the trial over the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

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Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei about his new memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.

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Why hip-hop festival Rolling Loud seems to be a hotbed for arrests

Monday, November 01, 2021

Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested at Rolling Loud New York on drug charges. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with music journalist Jayson Buford on the festival's history with police activity and rapper arrests.

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New podcast examines wellness trends and beliefs, like what weight means about health

Friday, October 29, 2021

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maintenance Phase hosts Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon on going where most health and fitness podcasts don't, assessing popular dietary advice and wellness trends.

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Beloved barber of official — and unofficial — Washington has died

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Diego D'Ambrosio, who for decades cut the hair of ambassadors, prime ministers and Supreme Court justices, died Friday at 87 years old.

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After the Rust shooting, one expert unpacks how people cope with accidental killings

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The founder of a support group for people who have caused accidental death or injury has some personal insight on the emotions stirred up by the killing of a cast member on the set of the movie Rust.

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How people may cope with causing unintentional deaths

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Following the shooting on the set of Rust, NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maryann Gray, founder of Accidental Impacts, a support group for people who have caused accidental deaths or injury.

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American Indicators check-in: A machine company faces supply chain disruptions

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lisa Winton, owner of Winton Machine Company, about the supply chain issues making it difficult for her to complete machinery to deliver to her clients.

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Cimafunk's 'El Alimento' blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with classic American funk

Friday, October 08, 2021

The sophomore album from the Cuban artist is a wildly danceable collection of songs, including a collaboration with funk legend George Clinton and some family wisdom.

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'What Do You Need A Song For?': Esperanza Spalding's Search For The Answer

Friday, September 24, 2021

At the heart of Esperanza Spalding's new album is the question "What do you need a song for?" NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the Grammy-winning musician about her album, Songwrights Apothecary Lab.

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The Man Behind Those Annual 'Sept. 21' Videos Has Made His Last Masterpiece

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Since 2016, Demi Adejuyigbe has made increasingly lavish videos dancing to the Earth, Wind and Fire hit "September." "It just feels like doing the impossible with a bunch of friends," he says.

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The Learning Curve Of Lil Nas X

Friday, September 17, 2021

Lil Nas X is breaking Billboard records and barriers through his music — the pop-rap star joins All Things Considered to discuss his debut album Montero.

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José González Returns With 'Local Valley'

Thursday, September 16, 2021

The singer-songwriter, renowned for his hushed work, looked to his surroundings for inspiration on his new album, Local Valley.

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Biden's Coronavirus Response Coordinator Talks About New COVID Plan

Thursday, September 09, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients about the Biden administration's new measures to curb COVID-19, like mandating vaccination in many workplaces.

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What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading

Friday, September 03, 2021

Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's Marie Kondo's new show Sparking Joy, the latest episode of Ted Lasso, and a graphic novel.

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Investigation Shows Post Office Managers Changed Employee Time Cards To Pay Them Less

Thursday, September 02, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service has been cheating mail carriers out of their pay for years, according to a new investigative report. Some workers say they've been shorted thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.

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Health Supplies Land in Afghanistan, But Still Not Enough As Need Grows

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rick Brennan, the World Health Organization's regional emergency director of the office for the Eastern Mediterranean, regarding the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.

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New Orleans Mayor Cantrell On The City's Loss Of Power Brought By Hurricane Ida

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with LaToya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans, about the damage from Hurricane Ida that has left residents without power for days.

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As Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Kabul Airport Crowds Grow Increasingly Desperate

Monday, August 30, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Washington Post's Afghanistan bureau chief Susannah George about Sunday's drone strike that killed a civilian family, including several children.

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