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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.

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Jennifer Vanderbes on her book 'Wonder Drug'

Sunday, June 25, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe interviews author Jennifer Vanderbes on her new book, "Wonder Drug," about the sleeping pill Thalidomide, which caused birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

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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.

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The Wagner group retreated from its 'march on justice' in Russia, ending the rebellion

Sunday, June 25, 2023

The so called "march for justice" on Moscow has been halted, and Wagner mercenaries are returning to base, their leader exiled - we get the latest from our correspondent in Russia's capital.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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Politics chat: Trump's indictment may not affect his popularity with supporters

Sunday, June 11, 2023

What former President Trump's indictment on federal charges means for his political future and that of his key rivals.

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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.

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Weight loss surgery is becoming increasingly common to treat children with obesity

Sunday, June 11, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with epidemiologist Sarah Messiah about the rise of bariatric surgery to treat severe obesity in children and teens in the U.S.

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Remembering trailblazing economist William Spriggs

Sunday, June 11, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Valerie Wilson of the Economic Policy Institute about the legacy of influential economist William Spriggs. Spriggs died last week.

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Trump addressed his indictment at the annual convention of North Carolina Republicans

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Just days after being indicted by the Department of Justice, former President Donald Trump addressed the annual convention of North Carolina Republicans.

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What declining Army recruitment numbers mean for the future of U.S. national security

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Analysis of what declining Army recruitment might mean for the U.S. moving forward.

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