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New PBS series tracks effects of humanity on the planet
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
A new PBS miniseries explores the many effects the human species is having on the planet. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with its host, biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton.
After days of violent protests against systemic racism, unrest calms in France
Monday, July 03, 2023
After six days of violent protests across dozens of cities in France, things are beginning to calm down. Last week, a teenager was shot and killed by a police officer.
Bob the Drag Queen takes offense at YOUR offense
Friday, June 30, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bob the Drag Queen, tracing the thread of his career before and after winning RuPaul's Drag Race.
House Democrats want Biden to change his approach to Venezuela
Friday, June 30, 2023
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas talks about the letter he and other House Democrats sent to the Biden administration urging an easing of sanctions on Venezuela.
After being wrongly imprisoned for decades, a man is closer to getting compensation
Friday, June 30, 2023
Malcolm Alexander has been fighting for financial compensation after spending more than three decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In June, he won part of the battle.
An afternoon with Bob the Drag Queen
Friday, June 30, 2023
Bob the Drag Queen knows the world of drag is getting politicized. But as he prepares his next moves on stage and screen, he makes no apologies for expressing his signature flair.
Supreme Court rules on right to seek religious accommodations at work
Thursday, June 29, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Douglas Laycock about the Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy to make it easier for employees to seek religious accommodations at work.
Wagner Group's future in Africa is uncertain after Moscow uprising
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with J. Peter Pham of the Atlantic Council about the presence of the Wagner group in sub-Saharan Africa and the future of the mercenaries there after the Moscow uprising.
Author Ana Menendez explores stories a single location could tell in 'The Apartment'
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Ana Menendez about her new novel The Apartment.
Supreme Court sets new standards for what constitutes 'true threats'
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Miami law professor Mary Anne Franks about the Supreme Court's decision in Counterman v. Colorado.
Chair of the Senate intelligence committee weighs in on failed mutiny against Russia
Monday, June 26, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chair of the Senate intel committee, about the latest on the Wagner Group's apparent failed mutiny against Russia.
Behind the secretive work of the many, many humans helping to train AI
Monday, June 26, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Verge's investigative editor Josh Dzieza about his recent report revealing the massive number of humans powering and training artificial intelligence.
Chicago Fed President shares his outlook on inflation and rising interest
Friday, June 16, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve of Chicago, about the pause in interest rates and his economic outlook.
In a major win for tribal sovereignty, Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act. The case involved a challenge to the law, which gives priority to Native tribes when Native children are adopted.
What U.S. security risks could the Mar-a-Lago documents have created?
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former NSA general counsel Glenn Gerstell on the security risks of mishandled classified documents and if overclassifying documents puts sensitive intel at greater risk.
Corporations scale back shows of Pride support amid anti-trans and anti-gay laws
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Companies have been accused of claiming to support Pride without changing behind the scenes. As more states pass anti-trans and anti-gay laws, some companies are ending even the appearance of support.
In 'Loot,' Tipu's Tiger tells a story of war, art and love
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Tania James about her new novel, Loot. The plot travels from India to Europe, touching on war, immigration, love and art.
'Some Like It Hot' on Broadway remixes the original 1959 charm for a modern audience
Friday, June 09, 2023
The Broadway adaptation of the 1959 classic movie Some Like It Hot is the most Tony nominated show this year.
Behind the ousting of CNN CEO Chris Licht after one tumultuous year
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Puck media reporter Dylan Byers on the ousting of CNN CEO Chris Licht after barely one year.
Indian-Mexican restaurants inspired 'Land of Gold,' an intersecting immigrant story
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director and actor Nardeep Khurmi about his new movie Land of Gold about intersecting immigrant experiences.