Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

Week in politics: Trump's language around immigration, Colorado Supreme Court ruling

Saturday, December 23, 2023

We look at former President Donald Trumps characterization of immigrants as well as the Colorado Supreme Court's decision on whether he can participate in the state's presidential primary.

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What the current landscape of abortion rights looks like going into 2024

Thursday, December 21, 2023

There have been wins and losses since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The women fighting against abortion restriction laws have impacted laws, policies and court cases – all ahead of an election year.

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Florida GOP suspends chairman and calls for resignation amid rape allegation

Monday, December 18, 2023

The Florida Republican Party has suspended its chairman and called for his resignation as police investigate a rape accusation against him. Christian Ziegler denies wrongdoing.

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A look ahead at tomorrow's Republican presidential primary debate

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

With four Republican candidates planning to debate at the University of Alabama on Wednesday evening, presidential hopefuls try to stand out in the countdown to the Iowa Caucus.

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A daughter reflects on the 50-year legacy of her mother's novel 'Fear of Flying'

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Erica Jong's novel, Fear of Flying, broke ground with frank discussions of feminism and sex when it came out in 1973. NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Molly Jong-Fast about her mother's legacy 50 years on.

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Georgia lawmakers will redraw political maps that disenfranchised Black voters

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Georgia lawmakers are set to hold a special session to consider new political maps after a judge found the state's existing districts diluted the power of Black voters.

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Since October 7, Israel has escalated attacks in the West Bank, where Hamas is absent

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to retired General Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, former head of U.S. Central Command about Israel's military operations in the West Bank, where Hamas is not present.

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Hamas to release a third group of hostages in exchange of Palestinian prisoners

Sunday, November 26, 2023

We bring you the latest on the internationally-brokered deal between Hamas and Israel that includes exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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What to expect from COP28, the UN climate summit, in the hottest year on record

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon previews this year's UN climate summit with Kelly Sims Gallagher, an environment and resource policy expert and dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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Walter Washington's producer speaks on the blues legend's posthumous album

Sunday, November 26, 2023

New Orleans blues legend Walter "Wolfman" Washington died last year before his final album, "Feel So At Home," came out. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with his producer, Ben Ellman.

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Remembering Bishop Carlton Pearson, who believed in 'universal salvation'

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Bishop Carlton Pearson, who died last week, challenged Christian doctrine by declaring that hell did not exist. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with the bishop's agent and friend, Will Bogle.

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The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The first group of hostages were released by Israel and Hamas on Friday. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Itay Raviv, whose 9-year-old cousin was among those released by Hamas in the deal.

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Texas Supreme Court to hear case on state abortion laws and pregnancy complications

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case this week brought by women who say the state's abortion laws are harming them.

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How to make Buy Now, Pay Later deals work for you this holiday season

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Cora Lewis of the Associated Press about navigating Buy Now, Pay Later deals this holiday shopping season.

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Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages

Sunday, November 26, 2023

We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.

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As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

Sunday, November 19, 2023

A strong majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats, but the Israel-Hamas war is highlighting fault lines in the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.

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In new poll, Jewish voters express strong support for Biden on Israel

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of Jewish voters surveyed say they support President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, even as a majority express disapproval of Israel's prime minister.

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6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

Thursday, November 09, 2023

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know.

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The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.

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What the Republican debate could mean for Nikki Haley's presidential future

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

The Republican presidential debate could be a make or break moment for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who has been showing stronger-than-expected potential in some of the early-voting states.

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