Rachel Martin

Host, Weekend Edition Sunday

Rachel Martin appears in the following:

Kavanaugh Again Denies Sexual Assault Allegation

Monday, September 17, 2018

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.

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News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Hurricane Florence And Typhoon Mangkhut

Monday, September 17, 2018

A vote on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination may be delayed after a woman said he attempted to sexually assault her decades ago. Florence is downgraded and a typhoon threatens parts of Asia.

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With Wallpaper, 'Whiskey' And Women, Reese Witherspoon Celebrates The South

Monday, September 17, 2018

The actress' book title, Whiskey in a Teacup, comes from a phrase her grandmother used to describe Southern women: Like whiskey in a teacup, they're beautiful on the outside and fierce on the inside.

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Paul Manafort Concludes Plea Deal

Friday, September 14, 2018

Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman, will plead guilty to charges brought against him by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. An arraignment and plea agreement hearing is scheduled on Friday.

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Bradley Cooper On The Personal Story Behind 'A Star Is Born'

Friday, September 14, 2018

In his directorial debut, the actor plays an aging musician who falls for and mentors an up-and-coming talent — played by Lady Gaga — even as his own troubles surface.

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Morning News Brief

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Scientists say one of the biggest threats posed by Hurricane Florence is rain. The Trump White House takes credit for a strong economy. Millions of Syrians could be in the path of a bombing campaign.

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Morning News Brief

Monday, September 10, 2018

Ahead of midterms, ex-President Obama returns to the campaign trail. After harassment allegations, CBS CEO Les Moonves is out. In tennis, there was controversy at the women's final at the U.S. Open.

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Morning News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Alex Jones

Friday, September 07, 2018

It's Day 4 of Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Twitter bans conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. New York and New Jersey launch probes into Catholic Church sex abuse allegations.

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News Brief: Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings, Woodward's Book

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Hearings continue for the Supreme Court nominee. Bob Woodward's latest book: Fear: Trump in the White House. Facebook and Twitter officials appear before a Senate panel to address election meddling.

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A Syrian Orphan Alone In Brussels In 'Nowhere Boy'

Monday, September 03, 2018

Katherine Marsh's book Nowhere Boy is the story of a 14-year-old Syrian refugee in Brussels, and his friendship with an American boy. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.

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A Memoir Of An '80s California Childhood — And Being Steve Jobs' Daughter

Friday, August 31, 2018

In Small Fry, Lisa Brennan-Jobs insists that hers is a universal story about growing up with an artistic, itinerant single mom — and the co-founder of Apple, before he was ready to be her father.

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Don McGahn, White House Lawyer, To Step Down

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

President Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that White House Counsel Don McGahn will leave his position in the fall. NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith explains.

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Morning News Brief

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Results are in for primary elections that were held in Arizona and Florida. NAFTA negotiations are underway in Washington, D.C. And, President Trump accuses Google of suppressing conservative voices.

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In 'Operation Finale,' Ben Kingsley Summons The Evil Of A Holocaust Architect

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A new film sees the veteran actor portraying Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi SS officer responsible for transporting millions of Jews to death camps, as he is brought to justice well after World War II.

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Don't Get It Twisted: 'We're Not Gonna Take It' Can Be Anyone's Protest Song

Monday, August 27, 2018

Talk about ironic: Twisted Sister's 1984 anthem to bucking authority has since been adopted by religious entities, teachers and even politicians, each bending it to their own definition.

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Morning News Brief: Florida Shooting, Sen. McCain Dies

Monday, August 27, 2018

A gunman at a gaming tournament at a mall in Jacksonville opened fire on Sunday — killing two people and himself. And, remembering Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died on Saturday at the age of 81.

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Morning News Brief

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Are President Trump's legal problems about to multiply now that two of his closest former aides are guilty of serious crimes? And, time is running out on Britain's plans for an orderly Brexit.

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Morning News Brief: Paul Manafort And Michael Cohen Cases

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Former Trump campaign chairman Manafort was convicted by a jury on 8 charges. And the president's former attorney pleaded guilty to 8 charges. Facebook shuts down a massive disinformation campaign.

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Morning News Brief

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

A group with ties to the Russian government has been linked to a hacking attempt. The White House is expected to reverse the Clean Power Plan. Many inmates in U.S. prisons plan to protest conditions.

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News Brief: President Trump's Latest Rant, Venezuela's Economy

Monday, August 20, 2018

Trump responds to New York Times story that details cooperation between White House counsel Don McGahn and special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. Venezuela takes dramatic steps to stem inflation.

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