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A year after the Dobbs decision, Trump reminds conservative voters of his role in it

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Former president Donald Trump addressed conservative voters at a Faith & Freedom Coalition gathering on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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