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As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus

Although vaccination has begun, this winter has been the deadliest season of the pandemic. The U.S. death toll jumped from 300,000 to 400,000 in just five weeks.
Biden Bids Emotional Farewell To Delaware En Route To The Presidency

President-elect Joe Biden teared up in his goodbye to his adopted home state before flying to Washington, D.C. "When I die, Delaware will be written on my heart," Biden said.
A White Supremacist Group Spreads Messages Of Hate From NJ To The U.S. Capitol

The local group, known as the New Jersey European Heritage Association, was one of a handful of extremist organizations identified by the ADL as having a presence at the Capitol.
Yellen Urges Congress To 'Act Big' To Prop Up Pandemic-Scarred Economy

All Things Considered

At her confirmation hearing Tuesday, Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen warned that without more federal help, the recession would last longer and be more painful than necessary.
How Martin Luther King, Jr., Changed American Christianity

The United States of Anxiety

And what MLK’s uniquely Black theology can teach us about the relationship between faith and politics in 2021.

Months Later, Are People Still Turning to Anti-Racist Books?

The Takeaway

Last summer, there was an explosion in popularity of anti-racist books following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
Lynda Blackmon Lowery's 'Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom'

All Of It

Lynda Blackmon Lowery on her book, "Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom."
The Evolution Of Jon Batiste, Music Consultant Of Pixar's 'Soul'

Jon Batiste was born for show business. Hear him play an intimate set in New York and on our radio show as we trace his story to his current gig as band leader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

How Far Has the F.B.I. Gone to Protect White Supremacy?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

A new documentary reveals how the agency first surveilled Martin Luther King, Jr., and then attempted to destroy his reputation and public life.

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Twitter Suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Account

A Twitter spokesperson said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene violated the company policy it recently used to remove thousands of QAnon-related accounts. Her account was suspended for 12 hours.
You Missed a Spot

On the Media

Revealing Zello's role in last week's riot, making a case for deplatforming, and exploring the idea of responsible social media.
Social Media Site Gab Is Surging, Even As Critics Blame It For Capitol Violence

As federal investigators begin to launch criminal cases against some of the perpetrators of the violence, a growing chorus of advocates and lawmakers say tech companies bear some responsibility, too.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Virgil Abloh and serpentwithfeet, The Weather Station, Rhye

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This week, a climate song from The Weather Station, an eerie song of nature by Virgil Abloh and serpentwithfeet, and R&B from Rhye.
The Gothic Tales of Dark Carnival Band, Dust Bowl Faeries

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Dust Bowl Faeries draw from New Orleans Voodoo rituals, traditional Yiddish folk song, and vaudeville. They join us remotely to play goth cabaret songs from The Plague Garden.
Rhye – "Come In Closer" (Weekly Music Roundup)

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Rhye is the name used by the Canadian-born, LA-based singer and cellist Michael Milosh, whose latest song "Come In Closer" is part of our Weekly Music Roundup.
ÌFÉ Honors the Ancestors in Futuristic Yoruba Prayer Songs

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Puerto Rican band ÌFÉ, headed by Otura Mun, blends electronics with Afro-Cuban folklore and Yoruban religious music. Performing remotely, ÌFÉ celebrates the ancestors for the podcast.
#4139 Echoes of Oum Kalthoum

New Sounds

Hear music by Oum Kalthoum and composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab and echoes of that music with Jerusalem In My Heart, Ibrahim Maalouf, Natacha Atlas, and Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour.

Tinsel Tales: More NPR Christmas Favorites

Specials

A radio tradition continues - stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas.
Jazz Night in America: A Holiday Celebration

Specials

Jazz Night in America provides the perfect complement of swinging holiday classics featuring The Sherman Irby sextet recorded live at Dizzy's Club at Jazz At Lincoln Center.
Pink Martini's Joy To The World: A Holiday Spectacular

With timeless classics and rarely heard gems, the "little orchestra" spreads holiday cheer with the help of NPR's Ari Shapiro.
A Season's Griot 2020

Specials

Hosted for over 25 years by acclaimed storyteller Madafo Lloyd Wilson, this annual one-hour special captures the tales and traditions of African American and African peoples.