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Guatemala's presidential elections will be a test for its fragile democracy
Sunday, August 20, 2023
In Guatemala's elections Sunday, an establishment candidate is facing off against a challenger who's promising to fight corruption.
Rudy Guiliani is among the 19 other defendants in Trump's racketeering indictment
Sunday, August 20, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ken White, a former federal prosecutor who now works as a criminal defense attorney, about the racketeering indictment against Rudy Giuliani.
Republican presidential candidates avoid speaking on Trump at a party conference
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Several GOP presidential candidates spoke at a conference in Georgia this week, but they largely avoided speaking about former President Donald Trump's indictment in that state a few days ago.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court must resolve issues with infighting ahead of crucial cases
Sunday, August 13, 2023
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a slim liberal majority for the first time in 15 years and there is procedural infighting that risks tarnishing the court's reputation.
Where families forbid love, 'love commandos' step in to help young couples in India
Sunday, August 13, 2023
A story of a group in India that helps young people escape arranged marriages and instead marry for love.
Frustration grows as residents struggle to find a way back to their homes in Lahaina
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Authorities say it is still not safe enough to allow residents and others back into the burned areas in and around Lahaina, where an estimated 2200 structures were damaged or destroyed by the fires.
What's behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Johns Hopkins physician and professor Lisa Cooper about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. as there is a decrease in free testing and affordable treatments.
Miami has a wild peacock problem. One vet says peacock vasectomies are helping
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Wild peacocks are running amok in Pinecrest, Fla. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with veterinarian Don Harris about his approach to controlling their population.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills on the state's use of federal funding to combat climate change
Sunday, August 13, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Maine Gov. Janet Mills about the state's implementation of rebates for heat pumps to lower carbon emissions.
Steamy novels to dive into this summer, according to a romance author
Sunday, August 13, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Robinne Lee, author of the buzzed-about romance "The Idea of You," for some steamy summer reading recommendations.
Will Trump's court appearances interfere with his campaign plans for 2024?
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Former Pres. Donald Trump faces the prospect of multiple trials as he campaigns for office. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former federal prosecutor Daniel Richman whether Trump needs to attend them.
Author Daniel Kraus on his new thriller 'Whalefall'
Sunday, August 13, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and bestselling author Daniel Kraus speak about his new thriller, "Whalefall."
Politics chat: GOP candidates gather in Iowa; special counsel for Hunter Biden
Sunday, August 13, 2023
GOP presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, gathered in Iowa. Meanwhile the attorney general has appointed a special counsel for Hunter Biden.
The IRS will no longer knock on doors unannounced
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The IRS is discontinuing unannounced home visits as an enforcement method. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel why.
Politics chat: Trump could face political blowback from new charges after all
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The new charges against former Pres. Trump in the classified documents case are in a different legal league and there are hints he is also not politically immune from them either.
George Brown of Kool & The Gang on celebrating the band's long career
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to a patron of the party, musician George Brown of the band Kool & The Gang, about his new book, new record, and the "Celebration" of a long and funky career.
D. Smith on her new documentary 'Kokomo City' that follows four trans sex workers
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director D. Smith about her new documentary. "Kokomo City" highlights the experiences of trans sex workers.
Battling extreme heat isn't just personal. Our infrastructure needs changes too
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Professor Amit Bhasin of the University of Texas at Austin about constructing roads and railways that can withstand extreme heat.
Over 1,100 rioters have been charged for Jan. 6. Many name Trump in their statements
Sunday, July 30, 2023
More than 1,100 people have already been charged for their actions around Jan. 6 and many of them invoked Former President Donald Trump, who may also be indicted.
How real is the threat of AI deepfakes in the 2024 election?
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with University of California, Berkeley, digital forensics expert Hany Farid about a recent political ad that used an AI-cloned vocal clip.