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Understanding the rise of people of color in Republican Party ranks
Sunday, January 22, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Brakkton Booker, a national political correspondent for Politico, about the recent rise of people of color in Republican Party ranks and the reasons behind it.
Reality show or true crime series? The Real Housewives makes it harder to tell the difference
Sunday, January 22, 2023
The Daily Beast entertainment writer Kyndall Cunningham talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about how The Real Housewives franchise has become more like a true crime series in recent years.
Actor Allison Williams on the new horror film 'M3GAN'
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with actor Allison Williams about the new horror flick "M3GAN." In it, a doll programmed with artificial intelligence starts to develop a terrifying attachment to its owner.
Jessica Johns on her novel 'Bad Cree'
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Vivid nightmares become too real: NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jessica Johns about her novel, "Bad Cree." It's about a young woman dealing with the loss of her sister and with supernatural forces.
Plane crash in Nepal leaves dozens dead
Sunday, January 15, 2023
A Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal. Dozens of bodies have been recovered in the early hours following the crash.
Pundits are suggesting creative workarounds to avoid a debt ceiling crisis
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Pundits are suggesting creative workarounds to avoid brinksmanship from House Republicans on the debt ceiling.
Brazil's Supreme Court will investigate if Bolsonaro incited the attack on Congress
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Days after a mob attacked Brazil's Congress, presidential, and judicial offices, the country's Supreme Court has agreed to investigate whether former president Jair Bolsonaro incited the attackers.
2022 was a record high year for Obamacare enrollment
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Julie Appleby at Kaiser Health News about a record year of people signing up for Obamacare medical plans, as enrollment closes Sunday.
What's behind the recent streak of billion-dollar jackpots in lotteries?
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and a lottery expert, about the recent streak of large jackpots.
Wienermobile driver CJ Zabat Jr. on what it takes to be a Hotdogger
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to former Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver CJ Zabat Jr. about that job. Applications are now open for new drivers.
The latest from Ukraine and Russia's ground war — and war of words
Sunday, January 15, 2023
The latest on the ground war - and the war of words and politics - from Ukraine and Russia.
A brief history of 'misplaced' classified documents
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Columbia University history professor Matthew Connelly about the history of "misplaced" classified documents.
A new report finds decades of alleged sexual abuse by priests in Catholic churches in Kansas
Sunday, January 15, 2023
A new report from investigators in Kansas details decades of alleged sexual abuse by priests in Catholic churches in the state.
Why employers are starting to mandate in-person work at least a couple days a week
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to David Garfield, Global Head of Industries at AlixPartners, an international consulting firm, about the work-from-home vs. office debate.
As department stores continue to shut down, dollar stores see a resurgence
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Department stores like Bed, Bath, and Beyond continue to shut down due to financial loss during the pandemic, but budget stores like Dollar General are popping up everywhere. We take a look at why.
Politics chat: What the DOJ investigation could mean for Biden
Sunday, January 15, 2023
We follow the latest on the classified documents found at President Biden's office and private residence, and look at what the DOJ investigation could accomplish while Biden remains in office.
Politics chat: What a fragmented Republican party means for Biden's agenda
Sunday, January 08, 2023
We look at what a fragmented Republican party means for President Biden's agenda, as well as what his trip to both sides of the southern border today will accomplish.
Deena Mohamed on her graphic novel 'Shubeik Lubeik'
Sunday, January 08, 2023
When wishes are regulated as commodities, Egyptians wrestle with their morals and their deepest desires. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Deena Mohamed about her graphic novel, "Shubeik Lubeik."
A new vaccine will protect honeybees from a bacterial disease affecting their larvae
Sunday, January 08, 2023
The Department of Agriculture has conditionally approved a new vaccine meant to protect honeybees from a bacterial disease that can affect the bee's larvae.
Why COVID-19 causes hair loss — and how to cope
Sunday, January 08, 2023
Dr. Paradi Mirmirani tells us about COVID-19 and hair loss, and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to hair stylist Rebecca Haehnle about what people can do to style thinning hair.