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The short-lived Wagner group rebellion has permanently damaged Putin's reputation
Sunday, June 25, 2023
The events of the past two days raise many questions about the future of Vladimir Putin's Presidency and many are asking how he will recover from this most public of challenges to his leadership.
Layoffs at Turner Classic Movies have movie fans and Hollywood legends concerned
Sunday, June 25, 2023
After layoffs at Turner Classic Movies, many movie fans and hollywood legends are concerned about the future of the company. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Deadline editor Dade Hayes about the turmoil.
Guatemalans vote for their president today, but few have faith in the process
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Guatemalans will head to the polls today, but some of the leading presidential candidate have been barred from running and voter apathy and mistrust reign.
The COVID-19 emergency is over. So why are hospital emergency rooms still crowded?
Sunday, June 25, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to American College of Emergency Physicians head Dr. Aisha Terry about why U.S. emergency rooms are overcrowded even after the end of the COIVD emergency.
Remembering comic book legend John Romita Sr.
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Marvel Comics editor Nick Lowe about legendary comic book artist John Romita Sr., who died last week. He was known for creating many iconic Spider-Man moments.
Bettye LaVette's new album is brimming with soulful confidence
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to soul singer Bettye LaVette about her new album, "LaVette!" and her years of performing on the club circuit.
'Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares' profiles Freddy Krueger actor
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to actor Robert Englund about his new documentary, "In Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares:The Robert Englund Story" in which he explains why he doesn't fear being a genre icon.
A new South Florida dialect is forming in real time
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Philip M. Carter, professor of linguistics at Florida International University, about a new Spanish-influenced dialect of English being spoken in Southern Florida.
Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit the U.S.
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Seema Sirohi – a columnist for The Economic Times – about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US this week.
Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, dies at 92
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who leaked what's known as the "Pentagon Papers," has died at the age of 92. He said his whole focus was on truth-telling, even at the risk of going to prison.
How Canada is fighting Islamophobia
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby, about her new appointment.
In Chicago's indie rock scene, teens reign
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Chicago's indie rock scene is bursting with teenage bands. We talk to Chicago Reader music reporter Leor Galil about some of the main acts.
Olympic sprinter's death highlights rise in maternal mortality
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dr. Laura Riley, OBGYN-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, about the recent rise in maternal mortality among Black women.
Missing your credit card payment is getting a lot more expensive
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Americans hold almost a trillion dollars in credit card debt. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ted Rossman, a senior analyst for Bankrate, about how interest rates could make missed payments pricier.
The U.S. Army has been falling short of its recruitment targets
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth about why the Army is struggling to recruit.
What to expect when Trump appears in federal court on Tuesday
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Miami Herald federal courts reporter, Jay Weaver, about what to expect on Tuesday when former president Donald Trump is due in court in Florida.
Aisha Harris on her book 'Wannabe', which traces the pop culture that shaped her
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to fellow host, Aisha Harris, about her book, "Wannabe." It's about the music and movies that shaped her as a person and a critic. Harris hosts NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour.
Tips to cope with wildfires, from a former wildland firefighter
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Life with Fire podcast host Amanda Monthai for advice on how to cope with wildfires, now and in the future.
Southern Baptist leaders will decide the fate of congregations with women pastors
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Southern Baptist leaders are in New Orleans for their annual meeting. On the agenda this year, whether to uphold the expulsion of congregations that have women pastors.
Film composer Emile Mosseri on releasing his debut solo album
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Emile Mosseri - known for his work scoring films - about his debut solo album.