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Georgia's Stacey Abrams Admits Defeat, Says Kemp Used 'Deliberate' Suppression To Win

Republican Brian Kemp will be the next governor of Georgia, with Democrat Stacey Abrams bowing out Friday afternoon. She promised a "major federal lawsuit" against the state over voting practices.
Camp Fire Missing-Persons List Grows To More Than 300 Names

At least 56 people have died in the Northern California blaze, which has destroyed entire neighborhoods and continues to burn. Meanwhile, Butte County says about 300 people are missing.
Police In Many U.S. Cities Fail To Track Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women

Seattle-based researchers examined the disappearances and murders of Native American women in 71 U.S. cities. They found information on 506 documented cases — and huge, troubling gaps in the data.
For The Stonewall Park Ranger, The Job Is Personal

Park Ranger Jamie Adams wants people to realize the history of the LGBTQ rights movement isn't all that old.
Care Center Under Scrutiny After 10th Child Dies from Viral Outbreak

The Wanaque Center offers long term care to the state's sickest and most frail children. Ten have died from adenovirus, casting doubt on how it's run and regulated.

Marie Colvin’s Final Assignment

Documentary of the Week

“Under the Wire” tells the story of journalist Marie Colvin and photographer Paul Conroy covering a deadly siege in the Syrian city of Homs.
Newark Artist Leaves Behind a Legacy of Prolific Work

Jerry Gant, who changed the face of Newark, was ubiquitous. "Wherever you happened to be, you'd run into him," said one friend. "And that's kind of what his art is as well."
#49 Karaoke with Michelle Obama

2 Dope Queens

In this very special surprise episode, Phoebe and Jessica cuddle up with the Queen of Queens Michelle Obama!

A Heist, And A Whole Lot More, As Viola Davis Delivers In 'Widows'

The exciting, engaging, entertaining Widows is the rare fun heist film that also functions as a solid drama, thanks largely to the lead performance from Viola Davis.

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Do Not Pass Go

On the Media

The conspiratorial buzz surrounding Florida's recount; Amazon and the history of monopoly; and capitalism against Jim Crow.
Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential

All Things Considered

The federal judge said the White House cannot revoke reporters' access without due process, as apparently happened in Jim Acosta's case. President Trump said the administration was writing up rules.
'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content

All Things Considered

Filmmakers Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck discuss how their documentary tells the sobering story of the trauma and challenges faced by those who sift through social content.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit

Soundcheck

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

Soundcheck

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

Soundcheck

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.