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Stephanie Land on her book 'Class'
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Stephanie Land about her new book, "Class," about making ends meet while going to college.
Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear
Sunday, November 05, 2023
We look at Israel's military objectives in Gaza, which is to removed Hamas from power, and what might come next in the war.
Raven Jackson on her film 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks writer-director Raven Jackson about her new film, "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt."
FDA warns of infection risk from several eye drops on the market
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UC-Davis Health professor Gary Novack about the latest FDA product warning concerning eyedrops.
Research finds female frogs play dead to avoid mating with males
Sunday, November 05, 2023
In some species of frogs, the females play dead to avoid mating with aggressive males. Dr. Carolin Dittrich, behavior ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, tells us more.
Politics chat: Biden under pressure for his stance on Israel-Gaza war
Sunday, November 05, 2023
We talk about the White House's view of the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, as well as the pressures faced by President Biden on the topic. We also look at some key elections in the coming week.
Israel's war with Gaza is putting global energy markets at risk
Sunday, October 29, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Karen Young of the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University about the energy implications of Israel's war against Hamas.
'Friends' star Matthew Perry has died at age 54
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Actor Matthew Perry, known for playing Chandler Bing on the hitNBC sitcom "Friends," has died. He was 54.
Politics chat: Pence drops out of 2024 race; new entry in Democratic primary race
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence is leaving the race for the Republican presidential nomination while Rep. Dean Phillips, Minn., is joining the Democratic primary race.
Workers from Gaza in the West Bank are desperately awaiting news from home
Sunday, October 29, 2023
As Israel's military operation intensifies into what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says will be a "long and difficult war," the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting worse.
Trump's influence was clear in the Speaker race — and Mike Johnson's appointment
Sunday, October 29, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser about the influence of former President Donald Trump on key political events, in Congress and beyond, in recent days.
UAW reaches a tentative deal with Chrysler, expands strike at General Motors
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Stellantis and the UAW have reached a tentative deal to end a 6-week strike. The news comes days after Ford struck a similar deal; talks with GM continue.
Author Jeanette Winterson 'The Night Side of the River,' a collection of ghost stories
Sunday, October 29, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Jeanette Winterson about her new collection of spooky short stories, "The Night Side of the River."
China's foreign minister met with Secretary of State Blinken
Sunday, October 29, 2023
China's former premier is dead. Its missing defense minister was dismissed. The foreign minister is in Washington. And trouble may be brewing in the South China Sea.
FAFSA to be overhauled, making it easier for students to apply for financial aid
Sunday, October 29, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rachel Burns, author of a new report assessing what changes to the Free Application for Federal Aid could mean for students in the 2024-25 academic year.
University of Exeter launches a new master's degree in the study of magic
Sunday, October 22, 2023
The University of Exeter will offer a master's degree in magic and occult science. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Exeter Prof. Sajjad Rizvi about the new program.
Arab leaders, U.N. secretary-general met at a summit in Cairo to discuss the war
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Arab leaders at a Cairo summit failed to agree on a way to contain the violence between Israel and Hamas or resolve the Palestinian quest for statehood.
Politics chat: Biden appeals to Congress for aid, awaits new House Speaker
Sunday, October 22, 2023
The Biden administration is asking for aid for Israel and Ukraine but it may have to wait for a new House speaker.
One of the "Forgotten Five" toys could finally be inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Five popular toys have never made it into the Toy Hall of Fame but at least one of those wrongs will be righted this year in a special contest open to the public.
Who governs the West Bank? Understanding Palestinian political leadership
Sunday, October 22, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad about the leadership of and divisions within Palestinian political factions.