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Cardiac issues among young athletes are rare, but there are precautions to take
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Morristown Medical Center sports cardiologist Matthew Martinez about why some young athletes suffer from sudden cardiac-related medical emergencies.
Georgia's famous peanut statue has been rebuilt after the hurricane
Sunday, July 30, 2023
After nearly five years, the Big Peanut statue has returned to Ashburn, Ga. The original roadside attraction went down during Hurricane Michael. The new one is stronger and locally crafted.
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.
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.
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.
This alarm clock will wake you up with your worst fears
Sunday, July 23, 2023
An AI takeover, a deadly volcano eruption, or global warming — the Doomsday Alarm Clock lets you wake up to your innermost fears.
Some Comic Con attendees say the Hollywood strike is a blessing in disguise
Sunday, July 23, 2023
With both Hollywood actors and writers on strike, some attendees hope Comic-Con in San Diego will get back to its nerdy roots.
Why myopia is becoming increasingly common among kids and adults
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children.
Understanding the latest investigations into Trump's role in January 6
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Andrew Weissmann, one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigations.
What to make of new developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Joel Anderson, host of Season 3 of the podcast Slow Burn, about the latest developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder.
The new Guinness World Record-holding marshmallow weighs over 1,400 pounds
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A Mexican candy company produced a Guinness World Record-winning marshmallow which weighed more than 1,400 pounds.
Politics chat: Possible third indictment for Trump; VP Harris steps up on the trail
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A possible third indictment of former President Donald Trump looms while Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her activity on the campaign trail.
NPR is taking part in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
Sunday, July 23, 2023
The Tour de France concludes just as another storied cycling event begins: the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. This is RAGBRAI's 50th year.
Where U.S. relations with North and South Korea stand after an American crossed over
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former National Security Council Director for Asian Affairs Victor Cha about U.S. relations with North and South Korea following the actions of Pvt. Travis King.
If sunny beach reads aren't cutting it, add these thrillers to your summer book list
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Adrian McKinty, best-selling author of "The Chain" and "The Island," about some thrillers to add to your summer reading list.
Aluna on her new dance album 'MYCELiUM'
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Aluna about her new album, MYCELiUM, which she says was inspired by nature and anti-racist activism.
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling weighs in on the U.S. sending cluster munitions to Ukraine
Sunday, July 09, 2023
The Biden administration is sending controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling how they work and what he thinks of the decision.
Donovan X. Ramsey's book is a 'people's history' of the cocaine epidemic
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to author Donovan X. Ramsey about his new book, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era." It tells the story of the crack cocaine epidemic.
Is there life after Twitter? A rundown of all the alternatives that have cropped up
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post reporter Naomi Nix about the uptick in social media platforms and how she decides to make recommendations to potential users.
England just hosted the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship
Sunday, July 09, 2023
In Norfolk, England, this weekend, Nicholas Dickinson helped stage the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship.