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Politics chat: Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Sunday, April 30, 2023

President Biden pokes fun at Republicans, and himself, during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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What China's growing role on the world stage means for the U.S.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with analysts Yun Sun and Ryan Hass about the implications of China's growing diplomatic role worldwide.

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Claire Dederer on her book 'Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma'

Sunday, April 30, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with critic Claire Dederer. She's expanded her 2017 essay "What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men" in a new book about the perils - and joys - of fandom.

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At least 4 people were killed in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama

Sunday, April 16, 2023

A mass shooting at a teen birthday party in Dadeville, Ala. has left at least four people dead, and at least 15 wounded.

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The Black unemployment rate hit a record low, but it might be too early to celebrate

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Tulane University professor Gary Hoover about the Black unemployment rate, which has hit a record low, yet still remains much higher than the white unemployment rate.

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Musician Questlove and crime writer S.A. Cosby on their new children's book

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with the duo behind a new time travel adventure for middle-grade readers: musician Questlove and crime writer S.A. Cosby. The book is called "The Rhythm of Time."

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Arab countries are normalizing relations with Syria, over a decade after the uprising

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Dalia Dassa Kaye, a political scientist at UCLA's Burkle Center, about the consequences of normalizing relations with Syria. Some Arab countries want to do so.

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What is the 19th century Act being cited as a basis for blocking the abortion pill?

Sunday, April 16, 2023

The 19th century Comstock Act, which outlawed the distribution of "obscene" materials, including contraception, is being cited as a basis for blocking the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone.

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Sudan is facing a second day of violence as rival military factions fight for power

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Rival military factions continue to fight to control Sudan, leading to deadly clashes in the country's capital, with dozens reported dead and hundreds injured.

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Tim Nelson of Cub Sport on their new album 'Jesus at the Gay Bar'

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Tim Nelson of the Australian band Cub Sport. Their new album - a mix of spirituality, self-reflection, and joy - is called "Jesus at the Gay Bar."

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A new docuseries explores the relationship between rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director Allen Hughes about the new docuseries "Dear Mama," which explores the relationship between rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni Shakur.

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Streaming changed the Hollywood landscape. Now its writers are voting to go on strike

Sunday, April 16, 2023

As members of the Writers Guild of America wrap up voting on whether to authorize a strike, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to two writers about the changing content landscape in Hollywood.

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Researchers released robot trash cans in NYC to see how people would react

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Cornell University researchers put garbage bins on wheels with 360 cameras and unleashed them in NYC to see how people interacted with the robo-bins.

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Taylor Swift fans are upset over reports of her breakup. A psychologist explains why

Sunday, April 16, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Professor Kate Kurtin of Cal State Los Angeles about parasocial relationships, following fan reaction over Taylor Swift's breakup with her long-time boyfriend.

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Politics chat: The battle over abortion; calls for Senator Feinstein to step down

Sunday, April 16, 2023

The legal battle over abortion access continues, this time over the drug mifestone; also some Democrats call for Senator Dianne Feinstein to step down amid on-going health issues.

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Lake Tahoe's clear water is due to tiny creatures called Zooplankton, researchers say

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Lake Tahoe's water is clearer than it's been in decades. Why? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe gets the answer from Geoffrey Schladow, Director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

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A teenage girl is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation

Sunday, April 09, 2023

A teenager in a hijab is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation. Saniya Mistri Qayammuddi raps about growing up Muslim and female in India.

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Actor Owen Wilson on his new movie 'Paint'

Sunday, April 09, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor Owen Wilson about the new movie, "Paint," in which he plays a self-absorbed host of a painting show on a local public television station.

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Bumpy airplane ride? Blame climate change

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Climate change is causing more wind shear at high altitudes, and that in turn might make your airplane rides bumpier.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes on investing in Black communities

Sunday, April 09, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bishop T.D. Jakes about investing in Black communities and ministering not only from the pulpit but also as an entrepreneur.

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