Justine Kenin

Justine Kenin appears in the following:

Author Explains Why Those 4-Letter Words Are So Satisfying To Say Out Loud

Friday, May 14, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with linguist John McWhorter about his new book, Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever, which looks at how profanities have evolved over centuries.

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For NPR's 50th — A Story Served With Laughter And Cheetos

Thursday, May 06, 2021

All Things Considered listener Michael Spikes recounts a piece heard on the show in 2006 that he used for years to teach in his media production classes.

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One Listener Can't Forget 1991 Story On Haitian Cane Cutters

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

All Things Considered listener Joel Abrams shares how a story about Haitian farmworkers has stuck with him since it aired on the show in 1991.

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Better Parenting With The Help Of Some Werewolves In London

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

All Things Considered listener Eddy Parker recounts a segment from 2012 that became a significant part of his relationship with his daughter.

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NPR Turns 50 And Susan Stamberg Recalls A First

Tuesday, May 04, 2021

All Things Considered turns 50 this week. To help mark that milestone, NPR's Susan Stamberg remembers an interview she did in 1989 with a dying commentator, Kim Williams.

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For NPR's 50th, A Listener Remembers A Story That Guides Her As A Mother

Tuesday, May 04, 2021

All Things Considered listener Brooke Frizzell shares how a story that aired on the show in 2016 influenced her relationship with her daughter.

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For NPR's 50th: A Listener Riveted by Earthquake 6000 Miles Away

Monday, May 03, 2021

All Things Considered listener Canice Flanagan points to Melissa Block's reporting on an earthquake in China in 2008 as a story that had a dramatic effect on her.

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Susan Stamberg On NPR's 50th — A Memory Made In A Closet

Monday, May 03, 2021

To mark the 50th anniversary of All Things Considered, NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg recalls a moment from the program's first decade.

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West Virginia Governor Discusses His $100 Offer To Young People Who Get Vaccinated

Friday, April 30, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Republican Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia about his plan offering $100 savings bonds to people between the ages of 16 and 35 who get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Vignettes Of Author's Daughter Inspired Kid's Book About Sensory Differences

Thursday, April 29, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Lindsey Rowe Parker and illustrator Rebecca Burgess about their new children's book Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down.

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Behind The Demographics Shifts That Are Reshaping Political Power In The U.S.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Alexa Ura, reporter for the Texas Tribune, about the demographic shifts that are driving Sunbelt states like Texas to grow in population and political power.

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Dr. Fauci Says Vaccines Allow For Less Outdoor Masks

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Biden, about new CDC mask guidance and other ongoing questions around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Legacy Of Chuck Geschke, Co-Founder Of Adobe

Monday, April 26, 2021

David Brock of the Computer History Museum tells us about Chuck Geschke, a co-founder of Adobe, which introduced desktop publishing.

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In 'Crying In H Mart' Michelle Zauner Grapples With Food, Grief And Identity

Thursday, April 22, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michelle Zauner, a musician who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast, about her memoir, Crying in H Mart. It's an exploration of grief, food and identity.

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Cuba's Communists Change Leadership, But Likely Not Much Else

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Patrick Oppmann, a CNN reporter based in Havana, about what it means for Cuba that a Castro is not at the helm for the first time in more than sixty years.

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Manchester City And Chelsea To Pull Out Of Newly-Formed Football League

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelley talks with Rob Harris, sports writer for the Associated Press about how Manchester United and Chelsea say they won't join the European Super League.

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Chad's Military Says President Killed On Battlefield

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Chad's President Idriss Déby, who ruled the country for more than 30 years, is dead. An army spokesman says Déby died after sustaining injuries on the front line of a battle against rebel forces.

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French Senate Voted To Ban The Hijab For Minors In A Plea By The Conservative Right

Thursday, April 08, 2021

The French Senate passed an amendment that would make it illegal for girls to wear the religious veil worn by Muslim women. The measure will likely fail when up for debate in the National Assembly.

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A Long Summer Ahead: What Writers Are Reading As The Pandemic Goes On

Monday, June 15, 2020

Find recommendations for fantasy, poetry, new fiction, old fiction, comics, fairy tales and more, hand-picked by authors Ben Philippe, Jade Chang, Raina Telgemeier, Tess Taylor and Thomas Pierce.

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Coachella's Strict Radius Clause 'Sucks The Oxygen' Out Of The Festival World, Lawsuit Argues

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The largest music festival in the U.S. is being sued over its radius clause. Dave Brooks, Billboard's senior correspondent for touring and live entertainment, explains the details.

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