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Counts and Recounts: Contested Races and How We Decide Them
The Takeaway
An update on the tightest midterm races that still don't have an official winner, and a look at the rules that govern our process of counting and recounting votes in the U.S.
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Death Toll In California Wildfires Expected To Climb Above 31
Firefighters are racing against wind gusts to control fires raging in two areas of the state. Meanwhile, officials anticipate an increase in fatalities as they sift through ash and debris for remains. -
Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home
The first bill House Democrats' will vote on would establish automatic voter registration, strengthen the Voting Rights Act, limit partisan redistricting and tighten campaign finance laws.
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The State of New Jersey's GOP
After a brutal Election Day, we count the losses with one of the state's top Republicans. -
Can A Woman's Rising Social Status Bring Down Rates Of Domestic Violence?
Two new studies offer unexpected insights — and solutions — into the problem of spousal abuse. -
Florida Elections For Governor And U.S. Senate Heading For Recount
Machine counting of votes will begin this week after narrow margins were reported in the races for governor and U.S. Senate. -
So What Trump Investigations Could Be Coming?
Trump, Inc.
We talk with The New Yorker’s Adam Davidson, The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold, and McClatchy’s Anita Kumar about the midterms and future investigations by Democrats. -
This Week in Politics: Chris Christie as Attorney General of the United States?
Time for traffic problems in Washington.
Arts and Culture
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On 'SNL,' Lil Wayne And Future Address Consent
Two rappers find themselves in a comedy skit as foils for a serious message. -
Review: Terrified Mom of an "American Son" Tries to Get Police to Take Her Seriously
Kerry Washington plays a mother whose son hasn't come home. It doesn't matter that he has a Lexus and attended private schools, she knows what this could mean. -
Met Opera Announcer's Career Begins in a Swimming Pool.
The curtain raiser to broadcast history begins at the shallow end. - Edit Bucket
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Criticizing While Female
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael” profiles The New Yorker's iconic film critic and her work in a male-centric industry. It premieres at DOC NYC on Sunday.
Tech and Media
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Did Planet Earth Lose the Midterms?
On the Media
What we can learn from the fossil fuel industry's expensive victory in two state ballot initiatives. -
Amazon HQueens
The Brian Lehrer Show
If Amazon moves its HQ to Long Island City, how will it change the city (and the G train)? -
Jim Acosta's Ejection Raises Questions About Role of White House Press Corps
The Takeaway
After President Trump's sprawling post-election news conference, there are questions about the effectiveness of the White House Press Corps.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit
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Week of September 10: This week, A "Blaze" of Glory, an old Dogg’s new trick, and a Mountain Goats surprise. -
Watch: British Folk Shredder Richard Thompson OBE
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British singer, songwriter, and wicked guitarist Richard Thompson OBE joins us today to unleash solo acoustic versions of new songs from his latest record, the 13 Rivers. -
Watch Now: Fantastic Negrito's Fiery Blues-Soul-Punk
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Fantastic Negrito fuses punk-funk into blues and soul. His latest record, "Please Don't Be Dead," is the sound of survival as music. He joins us to play some of these tunes, in-studio. -
Watch: Unsung Country Legend Blaze Foley in Ethan Hawke Film
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Blaze, a film by Ethan Hawke, brings to life a little-known outlaw country legend, Texas singer/songwriter Blaze Foley. Cast members Ben Dickey and Charlie Sexton join us in the studio. -
Rhiannon Giddens' Speech on Race, Folk Music, and American Identity
New Sounds
Award-winning singer, banjo player and violinist Rhiannon Giddens opened the 2018 Big Ears Festival with a powerful speech on race, folk music, and what American greatness means to her.
