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What it means if the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Monday, April 29, 2024

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David Scheffer, former ambassador at large for war crimes, about the possibility of the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials due to the war in Gaza.

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Who is allowed to tell certain stories?

Friday, October 20, 2023

Sarah Jones' film Sell/Buy/Date explored different perspectives on sex work. Critics said she had no place in that conversation, sparking an important debate: Who is allowed to tell certain stories?

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How labor unions shaped America

Friday, September 22, 2023

Labor unions brought us the weekend, social security and health insurance. Political scientist Margaret Levi explains the history of unions and calls for a 21st-century revival of the labor movement.

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From vacant lots to vibrant green space, how Detroit is remaking itself

Friday, September 08, 2023

Anika Goss is a third generation Detroiter. She says her city's future depends on exchanging concrete for green space—and that transformation will lead to both economic gains and climate resilience.

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As ice melts, polar bears have to abandon their homes and move closer to us

Friday, September 08, 2023

As Arctic ice melts, polar bears must leave their homes. Biologist and conservationist Alysa McCall shares lessons on how to plan for a future where climate change forces us all a little closer.

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As humans drastically change the planet, animals are rapidly evolving to survive

Friday, September 08, 2023

We think of evolution as a slow process playing out over millennia. But evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton says nature is rapidly changing to keep up with the world humanity has built.

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Helicopter or hands-off parenting? The choice won't impact a kid as much as you think

Friday, August 11, 2023

Kids are their own people. And the data suggests parents' decisions don't have as much sway as we think. Psychologist Yuko Munakata says it's a good thing that there's no right way to parent.

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Not everyone who commits fraud is greedy: the motivations of white-collar offenders.

Friday, July 28, 2023

It's easier than ever to commit white-collar crime, says forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope. One way to curb it, she says, is to support and encourage whistleblowers.

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A bounced check, a police arrest, and the fight to give millions a second chance

Friday, June 30, 2023

After Sheena Meade bounced a check, she was arrested, and her record followed her for years. Now she's fighting to help millions get their arrest and conviction records cleared.

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How placing kids with family can radically change the way foster care works in the US

Friday, June 30, 2023

Sixto Cancel experienced the failings of foster care firsthand. Now he advocates for its reform and the expansion of "kinship care" so that young people can have a say in who raises them.

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Your future self might not want the life you're planning for them

Friday, June 16, 2023

When we look to the future, we assume we'll be the same person we are today. But journalist Shankar Vedantam says that's not always true—our goals and beliefs will likely change throughout our lives.

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Gene Luen Yang's path from teaching high school to writing 'American Born Chinese'

Friday, June 02, 2023

Twenty years ago, Gene Luen Yang taught high school and wrote comics on the side. Now, he's the author of American Born Chinese and other bestsellers. He says comic books belong in every classroom.

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A near-death experience, a tabloid frenzy and one woman's plan to reclaim her story

Friday, May 05, 2023

When Kate Stone was gored by a stag in 2013, tabloids made the story about her transgender identity. So she set a goal: to change how the press writes about transgender people.

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Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat on how exile is a driving force in her work

Friday, April 14, 2023

Iranian artist Shirin Neshat is known for her images of women that pose probing questions about the female body within Islam and Iranian culture. This hour, she reflects on her life and work in exile.

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How paper and glue rekindled a sense of hope in a supermax prison

Friday, March 31, 2023

The artist JR pastes massive photographs on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the courtyard floor of a supermax prison. JR explores how his monumental work inspires hope, change and connection.

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How an aerilaist uses trapeze to teach students about consent

Friday, March 24, 2023

How do we learn to trust what our bodies tell us and express it to others? Aerialist Adie Delaney speaks on how communication, trust and safety in trapeze can provide valuable lessons on consent.

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Lessons on love and acceptance from today's dynamic families

Friday, February 10, 2023

Family dynamics are shaped by identity, mental health and more. Andrew Solomon explores the lives of dozens of families — and challenges the concept of what an "ideal" family looks like.

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How the first LGBTQ+ video game was given a second life

Friday, January 27, 2023

In 1989, CM Ralph created "Caper in the Castro", the first LGBTQ+ video game. Nearly lost when diskettes became obsolete, this piece of gaming and queer history found new life in the Internet Archive.

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Alzheimer's, memory, and how to keep our brains healthy as we age

Friday, December 23, 2022

The prospect of a neurological condition like Alzheimer's or ALS can be terrifying. But these illnesses affect us all. Neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova asks us to confront that reality head-on.

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Our Late Bloomer Stories: Listener Voice Memos

Friday, November 18, 2022

We asked you: Do you consider yourself a late bloomer?

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