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Don Gonyea

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Trump to skip second GOP debate and head to Detroit to court autoworkers instead

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Former President Donald Trump won't be at the second Republican debate, unsurprisingly. His counter-programming this time involves union autoworkers, engaged in a strike against Detroit automakers.

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How Shawn Fain, an unlikely and outspoken president, led the UAW to strike

Sunday, September 17, 2023

The former union electrician was an underdog in recent UAW leadership elections, but with a tough love approach to auto companies in negotiations, he narrowly won. Now he's taking the union on strike.

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Less than 6 months into his UAW presidency, Shawn Fain has already shaken things up

Friday, September 15, 2023

Shawn Fain has been UAW president for less than six months, elected in the first direct ballot where members picked their leadership. Now he's in the spotlight as the union starts to strike.

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'Joe the Plumber' and the rise of MAGA

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

With the death of 'Joe the Plumber,' who rose to prominence as a voice in the 2008 election, we look back at the rise of the MAGA movement before Trump and how politics changed over the last 20 years.

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Republicans are reluctant to criticize Trump even while aiming to replace him

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The first Republican presidential primary debate will be held Wednesday in Milwaukee. At an event at the Iowa State Fair, voters and candidates were hesitant to criticize front-runner Donald Trump.

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Autoworker union not giving Biden an easy ride in 2024 as contract talks pick up speed

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The new UAW president says his members are being left out as the industry transitions to electric vehicles so he's applying pressure on the auto companies and the White House to do more for workers.

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Presidential candidates are vying for an endorsement from the United Auto Workers

Saturday, July 22, 2023

The United Auto Workers has not made a presidential endorsement yet. The union is also engaging in contentious negotiations with automakers.

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Scientists are still trying to answer the age-old chicken or the egg question

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to scientist Michael Benton about his new research, trying to answer the age old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg?

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Death investigator Barbara Butcher knows 'What the Dead Know'

Saturday, June 17, 2023

As a New York City death investigator, Barbara Butcher investigated countless cases, from homicides to natural deaths. NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Butcher about her memoir, "What the Dead Know."

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Saturday sports: Fowler leads U.S. Open; Oakland A's on the move; cycling cheaters

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea talks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the week in sports - including the U.S. Open golf tournament and the Oakland A's push to relocate to Las Vegas.

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Democrats are trying to win over the traditionally red state of North Carolina

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Republicans carried North Carolina in all but one presidential race since 1980. As 2024 candidates descend on the state, Democrats wonder how they can turn out voters in rural areas there.

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The Federal Reserve finally hits pause on raising interest rates

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Why the Federal Reserve is pressing pause - for now - on interest rate hikes, and what might be in store for the economy next.

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Blinken visits China with the hopes to establish 'open and empowered' communication

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to China amid Washington's deteriorating relations with Beijing.

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Brennen Leigh ain't through Honky Tonkin' yet

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Brennen Leigh about her new album with a classic country sound, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet."

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1.1 million people — and counting — have had Medicaid coverage revoked this year

Saturday, June 17, 2023

About 1 million people have lost Medicaid coverage nationwide since April. Of that, about a quarter of them live in Florida.

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Philadelphia I-95 bridge collapse will cause more issues than just traffic

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Workers are beginning to rebuild the collapsed section of Interstate 95 outside Philadelphia. Construction is expected to take weeks or months, and have ramifications up and down the East Coast.

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DOJ finds Minneapolis Police had a pattern of 'unconstitutional policing'

Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Justice Department released its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, with findings that include racial bias and unnecessary use of force.

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Opinion: Scorecards keep record of games, and memories

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea says looking through his old baseball scorecards stirs up sweet memories from summers long past.

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Week in politics: Biden holds first reelection rally; Trump arraignment

Saturday, June 17, 2023

We break down the week in politics: President Biden's first campaign rally for reelection and former President Trump's arraignment.

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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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