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NFL Players Union Files Grievance Over League's New National Anthem Policy | [
"The NFL had intended for its rule to achieve a resolution. For more than a year, controversy had eddied endlessly around players' decisions to kneel during the national anthem. And the league thought a policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they were on the field — but also allowing them to stay off t... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Toronto Removed Basketball Hoops From Parks Every Day. Then A Tweet Called It Out | [
"The Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship earlier this month, and the team's thrilling run has boosted the city's excitement about basketball to a new level. But you wouldn't know it, watching a video posted this week of a Toronto city worker removing a basketball hoop from an outdoor court at one of the city'... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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New Mix: Six Musical Discoveries You Can't Miss | [
"On this week's All Songs Considered, Bob is joined in the studio by NPR Music's Katie Presley and Jacob Ganz and the crew sets its sights on discovery. None of the musicians featured in this episode have ever been played on All Songs before — we set out to find artists aiming for different musical targets than we'... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Andy Cohen Loves NPR | [
"Bravo TV executive Andy Cohen couldn't keep his NPR love a secret: just check out the NPR mention on his Twitter feed from this morning. Today on Morning Edition, Andy chatted with NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates about his memoir Most Talkative: Stories From The Front Lines Of Pop Culture, plus gave the dish about his o... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Album Review: 'Everyday Robots' | [
"Tom Moon reviews the solo album by Blur and Gorillaz frontman, Damon Albarn. The new album, called <em>Everyday Robots</em>, examines the human toll of our ever-present technology."
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"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Ancient Japanese Drumming Takes on Modern Life | [
"Ancient Japanese Drumming Takes on Modern Life — Taiko drumming is sometimes described as the heartbeat of Japan. It's an ancient form that has been a fixture of religious ceremonies, festivals, wars and everyday village life. But as performance art, it's still relatively young. And in Japan and North America, a n... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Mona Shafer Edwards, Sketching Celebrity Trials | [
"Farai Chideya takes a look through the sketchbook of courtroom artist Mona Shafer Edwards."
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D.C. Officials Start To Rethink Swimming Ban In Rivers After Years Of Cleanup Efforts | [
"Swimming has been banned in some of the nation's urban rivers for decades because of pollution. Now, the waterways are becoming cleaner and D.C. may allow swimming in the Potomac and Anacostia."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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From The Complete Recordings | [
"From the complete recordings of violinist Michael Rabin, we'll hear the Caprice No. 24 in A minor by Niccolo Paganini. This theme was the inspiration for the Rachmaninoff piece we'll hear later in the hour. (EMI CMS 7 64123 2 B)"
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Excerpt: 'The Little Friend' | [
"\"Part of what makes Donna Tartt's The Little Friend riveting is that it's part mystery and part coming-of-age novel,\" says librarian Nancy Pearl. She recommends this title and others in a summer books segment for Morning Edition. Excerpt For the rest of her life, Charlotte Cleve would blame herself for her so... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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'Late Show' Host Says He Has Finally Found His Post-'Colbert Report' Voice | [
"The comic initially avoided joking about politics on <em>The Late Show</em> for fear that he would fall into his <em>Colbert Report</em> persona. <em>Originally broadcast Nov. 2, 2016.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Conservatives Call for Equal Time on Campus | [
"Some Republicans in Congress are calling for an Academic Bill of Rights that would require dissenting viewpoints be heard in college classrooms. They say it would correct a long-standing lean to the left on American college campuses. Guest: Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Education"
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Doctors Try Genetically Modified Poliovirus As Experimental Brain Cancer Treatment | [
"A genetically modified poliovirus may help some patients fight a deadly form of brain cancer, researchers report. The experimental treatment seems to have extended survival in a small group of patients with glioblastoma who faced a grim prognosis because standard treatments had failed, Duke University researchers ... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Secret U.S. Stealth Drone Flies Out Of The Shadows | [
"In retrospect, it should come as no surprise that this story did not immediately appear on our radar: Last week, Aviation Week reported that the classified RQ-180 stealth drone has begun test flights at Area 51. The unmanned airplane, built by Northrup Grumman, is meant to replace the piloted SR-71 Blackbird, a su... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Tensions Rise, North Korea Puts Frontline Troops On 'Semi-War State'. -- Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity. And here are more early headlines: After Yesterday's Big Drop, The Dow Is Down 5% For The Year. (Time) Navajo Leaders Say Relie... | npr | {
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Thomas Menino, Boston's Longest-Serving Mayor, Dies At 71 | [
"Boston's longest-serving mayor, Tom Menino, died Thursday after a protracted battle with cancer. He was the city's mayor from 1993 until earlier this year."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Investors Confident Greek Debt Crisis Will Be Fixed | [
"Optimism and Greek debt are rarely heard in a sentence together but there's hope, at least for the moment. Leaders in Greece are working on a plan needed to receive another international bailout, and market players think a deal is close. The country faces bankruptcy next month unless it can secure the next round o... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Putin Vs. Russia's Economy | [
"No question, Russia is a formidable force in the global political arena. But its economy is smaller than the economy of Texas. Russia's economy was growing like crazy between 1999 and 2008. But it's about the same size now as it was at the end of the Great Recession. Today on the show, we look at what's been holdi... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Esperanza Spalding: Song For A 'City Of Roses' | [
"Esperanza Spalding has often said that she hopes to use the fame from her 2011 Best New Artist Grammy to help give her friends and mentors in the jazz world the recognition they deserve. She got her chance earlier this month, when Spalding and her longtime teacher and mentor, trumpeter Thara Memory, accepted the G... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Former Australian Coal Executive Calls For Clean Energy Amid 'Existential Threat' Of Climate Change | [
"The destructive wildfire season in Australia underscores how climate change is speeding up the spread of fires, and there are now increasing conversations about how coal has played a part in the devastation. But just like in the U.S. — with a government downplaying the urgency of enacting climate change policies —... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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New IRS Commisioner Grapples With Tumult And Tax Code | [
"IRS Commissioner John Koskinen discusses the challenges of running the government's tax collection arm, in the face of sequestration cuts and congressional scrutiny."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Schwarzenegger's Healthcare Reform Plan | [
"The program continues its ongoing series assessing Governor Schwarzenegger's healthcare reform plan. Today's first hour focuses on the healthcare plan's impact on and involvement with the California business community."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Netanyahu''s New Foe | [
"Host Renee Montagne talks with Deborah Sontag, bureau chief for the <EM>New York Times</EM> in Israel, about Benjamin Netanyahu''s new opponent in the Israeli general elections, which will be held in May. Yitzhak Mordechai, a popular former general recently fired by Netanyahu, has left Likud to head a new centrist... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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Hunter-Gatherer: If The Economy Never Recovers | [
"Maybe the news isn't all bad. Just today, I got a bulletin from Marc Chandler, global head of currency strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, who says the dollar has recovered a bit and may recover some more after several months' time. At least, I think that's what he said. I'll paste a key quote after the jump. Wh... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Cokie Roberts Answers Listener Questions On The Filibuster | [
"Rachel Martin talks with commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about congressional rules and the history of the filibuster in the regular segment #AskCokie."
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"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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Record Producer Teo Macero Dies at 82 | [
"Veteran record producer Teo Macero died Tuesday in Riverhead, N.Y. after a long illness. He was 82. As a staff producer at Columbia Records in the 1950s, Macero produced jazz albums by Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk, among others. He also produced Dave Brubeck's landmark LP Time Out. But it was his work with t... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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An Upbeat Trump Praises Kim's Commitment To Denuclearize After Singapore Summit | [
"Updated at 12:15 p.m. ET Tuesday President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a broad statement Tuesday that calls for a \"firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula,\" after their historic summit in Singapore — the first ever meeting between a sitting U.S. p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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No-Knock Warrants: How Common They Are And Why Police Are Using Them | [
"NPR' Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Radley Balko, an investigative journalist and the author of the book <em>Rise of the Warrior Cop</em>, about police using the so-called no-knock warrants."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Mitt Romney: Repeal 'ObamaCare' (RomneyCare Was Different) | [
"Mitt Romney, who is clearly on a path to run again for the Republican presidential nomination, made a speech Saturday in New Hampshire (a critical waystation on that road) that attracted much notice. In it, the former Massachusetts governor called for the repeal of the new health care law perjoratively called \"Ob... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Corker Flakes and Flake Uncorked,\" \"All The Presidents [Are Creepy] Men\" and \"Amazon Invaders.\""
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Celebrity Cross-Breeds | [
"Celebrities like to intermingle. This next game imagines some creative combinations of the rich and famous that make \"Brangelina\" look tame. For example, if you merged the singer of \"Candle in the Wind\" with the mobster nicknamed the \"Dapper Don,\" you'd get Elton John Gotti. Saturday night's alright for figh... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Debo Band: Ethiopian Funk, Reinvented | [
"Boston's Debo Band takes inspiration from a golden era of popular music in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the late '60s and early '70s. During a brief period of cultural freedom in Ethiopia, funk and soul music fused spectacularly with local traditions. Debo Band's debut album both honors and updates the sound of \"swi... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Struck By A Macaw? Now There's A Medical Diagnosis Code For That | [
"If you're struck by a macaw, sucked into a jet engine or are having relationship problems with your in-laws, fear not: Your doctor now has a medical diagnosis code for that. On Thursday, doctors, hospitals and health insurers must start using the ICD-10, a vast new set of alphanumeric codes for describing diseases... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Woman Has Twins At 70 | [
"And you thought you had a lot to do: Word has is it that a woman in India just gave birth to twins -- at the age of 70. It's the BPP's Ramble. Florida Gov. Crist says he's getting married/ Toyota to add solar panels to Prius hybrid: Nikkei/ Woman in India \"has twins at 70\"/ \"Star Trek: The Experience\" to end"
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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1A Across America: Do School Resource Officers Actually Keep Kids Safe? | [
"In early June, the Minneapolis Public Schools ended their contract with the city’s police after the killing of George Floyd. From the Star Tribune: “I value people and education and life,” school board chairwoman Kim Ellison said in an interview. “Now I’m convinced, based on the actions of the Minneapolis Police ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Oldest Serving Member Of The House Loses To Tea Party Opponent | [
"The oldest member of Congress has lost his bid for an 18th term in the House. Rep. Ralph Hall of Texas, 91, was defeated in a Republican primary runoff by John Ratcliffe, 48, a former U.S. attorney with Tea Party support. Hall, who has been in the House since 1981, is also the last member to have served in World W... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Ebola Mystery: Did A Mom Who Tested Negative Infect Her Family? | [
"It is a medical mystery. How did a father and two of his children become infected with Ebola virus in mid-November — more than two months after Liberia had been declared Ebola-free? That's what Dr. Mosoka Fallah, a Harvard-trained epidemiologist in Liberia who specializes in tracing the origins of Ebola cases, is ... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Comedian Ansari Enjoys Playing Sleazebag On TV | [
"Comedian Aziz Ansari, who plays a public servant on NBC's Parks and Recreation — a mockumentary created by the folks who brought The Office to the U.S. — says he enjoys being a sleazebag on TV. His character, Tom Haverford, is the savvy right-hand man to Amy Poehler's naive, but idealistic Leslie Knope, a midlevel... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Episode 418: How The Government Set Up A Fake Bank To Launder Drug Money | [
"One day in the early 1990s, a man walked into the U.S. embassy in Ecuador. He said he had information somebody would want to hear — information on how to go after some of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world. The man worked as a money changer. He said he was getting a lot of requests from traffickers wh... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Excerpt: 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' | [
"Part One 8th January, 1946Mr. Sidney Stark, PublisherStephens & Stark Ltd.21 St. James's PlaceLondon S.W.1England Dear Sidney, Susan Scott is a wonder. We sold over forty copies of the book, which was very pleasant, but much more thrilling from my standpoint was the food. Susan managed to procure ration coupons fo... | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Obama Visits Marc ... | npr | {
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US Postal Service Controversy Heats Up Ahead Of Election | [
"President Trump has repeatedly attacked the U.S. Postal Service — and now he’s making his reasons clear. Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley speaks with NPR’s Pam Fessler about the unfolding crisis within USPS and across states ahead of this fall’s election. This article was originally published on W... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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The President In Profile: 'The Magic Can't Last Forever' | [
"After hours of interviews with President Obama, David Remnick, editor of <em>The New Yorker</em>, has written a feature article in the upcoming issue. He tells Robert Siegel about what he learned from the president and wrote about in his piece, \"Going the Distance.\""
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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George Orwell's Life In 'The Last Man In Europe' | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dennis Glover about his new book, <em>The Last Man in Europe.</em> Glover's novel is a fictionalized account of George Orwell's life as he wrote <em>1984.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Radio's Bryan Fischer Tries Pushing Romney Right | [
"In April, Mitt Romney hired Richard Grenell, an openly gay man, to serve as his campaign's national security spokesman. Within hours, Grenell was being attacked by a Christian radio talk show host named Bryan Fischer, whose Focal Point call-in show reaches more than 1 million listeners a day. Nine days after Fisch... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Tragic Deaths of Jackson, McNair Stir Reflection | [
"The guys in this week's <em>Barbershop</em> — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Lester Spence — reflect on pop superstar Michael Jackson's final sendoff and disturbing news surrounding the murder of former NFL star Steve McNair. Also, as the NAACP prepares for its annual meeting and the guys deba... | [
"Talk About It:Jesse Jackson (Op-Ed): Most Democratic Candidates Are Ignoring African Americans -- \"The Democratic candidates -- with the exception of John Edwards -- have virtually ignored the plight of African Americans in this country. The catastrophic crisis that engulfs the African-American community goes wit... | npr | {
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Jews Feast On Forbidden Foods To Remember Rabbis' Radical Banquet | [
"When a journalist and chef made the decision to host a dinner party and invite members of the Illuminoshi (a not-so-secret society of San Francisco Bay Area Jewish food professionals) to eat a meal of pork and shellfish-filled dishes in the name of education, she knew that more than a few people would have some be... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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New Orleans Business Owners Assess Katrina's Toll | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Review: 'Covered,' Robert Glasper | [
"NPR's Tom Moon reviews the new album from pianist Robert Glasper, <em>Covered</em>."
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Polar Bear Population Struggles as Sea Ice Melts | [
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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The Religious Right's Rise, on Film | [
"A new documentary from filmmakers Calvin Skaggs and David Van Taylor describes the emergence of evangelical Christianity as a powerful political force. <EM>With God on Our Side: George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right</EM> is being broadcast on the Sundance Channel. Van Taylor and Skaggs run the documen... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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A Kitchen Revolution Aimed At Freeing Women | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Marketplace Report: Alaska Gas Pipeline | [
"Alaska has reached a deal to build a natural gas pipeline from the Arctic Circle to Canada. If the deal goes through, Exxon Mobil, BP and Conoco Phillips have agreed to pay a 20-percent tax on their revenues. Janet Babin of <EM>Marketplace</EM> talks about the gas companies' agreement."
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NPR Music Takes OK Go For A Ride | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Meet Fantastic Negrito, The Winner Of Our Tiny Desk Concert Contest | [
"Some offices have sandwich carts. We have live music. Almost every week here at NPR's offices in Washington, D.C., someone performs in the NPR Music department — specifically, at the desk of Bob Boilen, host of All Songs Considered. He's had big bands behind his desk that seem too big to possibly fit into an offic... | [
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Political Junkie: Loyal Campaign Volunteers | [
"Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, offers remembrances of political figures who died this year and talks about campaign volunteers and employees who have moved to rally behind the candidates they support. Also, we'll hear from 9-year-old political reporter Sydney Rieckhoff. Guests: Ken Rudin, NPR's political edit... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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U.S. Strikes Terrorism Targets In Yemen As War Against Al-Qaida Persists | [
"American warplanes in Yemen conducted more than 20 airstrikes overnight against the local branch of al-Qaida, the Pentagon said, in what may be the first U.S. counterterrorism operation there since a deadly special operations raid in January. The U.S. aircraft targeted \"militants, equipment, infrastructure, heavy... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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In France, A Sister's Fight For Justice And Black Lives Gains Momentum | [
"Crowds marched through the streets of the Paris suburb of Beaumont-sur-Oise over the weekend to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Adama Traoré, a French Black man who died in police custody on July 19, 2016, his 24th birthday. Leading the chants of \"Justice for Adama!\" was Traoré's older sister, Assa T... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- France Warns Russia And Its Allies Not To Advance On Ukrainian Port City. -- '2014 Was A Catastrophic Year', Amnesty International Says. And here are more early headlines: Officials Say Driver Left Truck On Tracks Before Train Hit It. (Los Angeles Times) Yellen Returns ... | npr | {
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'New Yorker' Climate Change Series | [
"Alex Chadwick talks with NPR science correspondent Richard Harris about questions raised and conclusions offered in a <EM>New Yorker</EM> magazine series on global warming."
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"Vanity Fair So ... what do you think? Related: Vanity Fair Covers The New Yorker"
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Filmically Perfect: "DOUBLE INDEMNITY" (1944) | [
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"Film critic DAVID THOMSON and filmmaker and director JAMES TOBACK. They interview each other for a revival of round table discussion at \"Spoken Word at the Algonquin\" in New York city's famous Algonquin Hotel, and discuss the state of moviemaking and movie criticism today. THOMSON's latest book is \"Beneath Mulh... | npr | {
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Northern Ireland Talks | [
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Prosecutors Drop Smollett Charges In Move Decried As 'Whitewash Of Justice' | [
"Updated at 3:48 p.m. ET Prosecutors are dropping all charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett in a surprising and controversial move that has exposed a stark fault line between Chicago's local authorities and their county and state counterparts. The decision Tuesday appears to clear Smollett of allegations tha... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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U.S. Drought Forecast | [
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Recruiting Union Members | [
"-- NPR's Don Gonyea reports that despite a strong economy, membership in unions has dropped over the past few years. The main reason is that job growth is happening in fields that traditionally aren't represented by unions -- mostly service industries and white-collar jobs. The AFL-CIO is meeting this week in Las ... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Will The Royal Marriage Be A Fairy Tale, Too? | [
"I got up early and baked scones on the day of the Royal Wedding. I watched the entire ceremony, from the entrance of Beckham and Posh to the recessional when the young couple stepped out of Westminster Abbey and waved to the crowd. I thought they did a great job — putting on a wedding that was huge but had its mom... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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New Jerusalem Mayor Reflects City's Schism | [
"Jerusalem's new mayor, Nir Barkat, is a high-tech entrepreneur who defeated an ultra-Orthodox rabbi in a contest that underscored the divisions between Jerusalem's secular Jews and the ultra-Orthodox community."
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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Will Air For The Last Time Thursday | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Missouri Protests; Opposition Leads In Myanmar Election | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, August 16 | [
"President Trump revokes a former CIA director's security clearance and threatens to do the same to other national security professionals. The White House reveals it required some employees to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. And we take a long-view of Trump's relationship with black voters. This episode: White Hous... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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Car Talk 0925 June 20, 2009 | [
"Loose lugnuts have a Park Ranger checking her list of enemies, but her Dad may be the prime suspect. Also, Ray recalls a Commencement foot-in-mouth incident, a caller searches for any Old Wives Tale that'll change his friend's gas habits, and how too much refrigerant can make for a very hot Summer"
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Why Are So Many People Running For President? | [
"Running for president is expensive and exhausting — but this year, some 22 people seem to think it's a good idea. There are five major candidates for the Democratic nomination and a whopping 17 on the Republican side. But why? As it turns out, there are many reasons. They Think They Have A Real Chance With no incu... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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From A New Cd, Adam Fisher | [
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We Have A Science Tumblr, And Its Name Is 'Skunk Bear' | [
"This week, we're launching Skunk Bear, our new science tumblr. What will I find on this tumblr? Cool things! Cool science things!! Stuff we make or discover on the Internet that makes us laugh, or think, or turn to each other and say, \"Hey, look at this cool thing!\" Here's an example — something we put up on Sku... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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In Pakistan, Learning Chinese Is Cool — And Seen As A Path To Prosperity | [
"Saleem Abbas is the kind of student who sits in the front row. He's the first to try to answer a question. He eagerly repeats the Mandarin expressions that his teacher throws at the class: \"Is this your family or not?\" he repeats after the teacher. Then: \"I have a mother.\" These lessons mean a lot to Abbas, a ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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New HIV/AIDS Plan Calls For Reducing Infections | [
"The Obama administration wants to get the U.S. HIV-AIDS epidemic under control. It's introducing a new national HIV-AIDS strategy to reduce new infections, target the most vulnerable groups -- such as gay men and African-Americans -- and address disparities in care and treatment."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Why Doctors Without Borders Is Skipping The World Humanitarian Summit | [
"The World Humanitarian Summit begins this Monday in Istanbul. But one prominent group won't be in attendance. Doctors Without Borders, also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres, withdrew from its role in the summit in early May, after 18 months of active involvement in preparations. The group's main reason for pullin... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Parsing President Trump's Rhetoric | [
"Host Tonya Mosley speaks with Jennifer Mercieca, who has been called the leading authority on President Trump’s rhetoric. She’s the author of “Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump.” This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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'Wadjda' Director: 'It Is Time To Open Up' | [
"Wadjda, being touted as the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia — a country with no movie theaters and a relationship with cinema that's complicated at best — tells the story of a defiant 10-year-old pushing back against the social expectations that define her life as a young Saudi woman. Wadjda's sou... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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One Huge Problem With Trump's Promise To Grow The U.S. Economy | [
"On paper President Trump's newly unveiled budget proposal is balanced. But that's predicated on an extraordinarily rosy projection for U.S. economic growth: Trump says he expects to achieve annual increases of 3 percent — a substantial boost from the 2016 annual rate of 1.6 percent. Such pledges were a frequent th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Greenspan on the Recession | [
"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testified before Congress today and suggested that the recession may be coming to an end. As NPR's Jack Speer reports, Greenspan said that several indicators show signs of strength, particularly consumer spending."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Excerpt: 'Laura Rider's Masterpiece' | [
"Just because Laura Rider had no children didn't mean her husband was a homosexual, but the people of Hartley, Wisconsin, believed he was, and no babies seemed to them proof. They also could tell by his heavy-lidded eyes that were sweetly tapered, his thick dark lashes, his corkscrew curls, his skinny legs and the ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Catholic Universities | [
"NPR's Lynn Neary reports that U.S Roman Catholic Bishops today approved stricter church control of Catholic colleges and universities. By an overwhelming margin, the bishops meeting in Washington agreed to rules that among other things, requires local bishops' approval of theologians who teach on any Catholic camp... | [
"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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South Korea To Build 'Invisible' Skyscraper | [
"South Korea is hoping to draw crowds to see a planned new skyscraper in Seoul. The Tower Infinity will feature cloaking technology with cameras and LED screens to help it appear invisible to buildings beside it. Airplanes will be able to see the building."
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Palin Kick-Starts Bus Tour On Back Of Motorcycle | [
"Thousands rode their bikes Sunday for the 24th annual Rolling Thunder event from the Pentagon to the National Mall, a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Washington, D.C. There was a new rider this year: potential presidential candidate Sarah Palin, astride a Harley. Many in the crowd were excited to see her, but s... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Tank And The Bangas: Tiny Desks And Disney Musicals | [
"According to NPR Music's Bob Boilen, this year's Tiny Desk Contest received 6,600 submissions from all 50 states. He joined host Ophira Eisenberg to introduce this year's winner: Tank and the Bangas, the New Orleans-based band that blends hip hop and R&B with poetry, humor, and storytelling. The band was the judge... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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<i>Savage Inequalities</i> | [
"Marc Bamuthi Joseph, a young poet from San Francisco, revisits Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream, and laments the distortion of his message in the current age. His poem is titled,<EM> Savage Inequalities.</EM>"
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On The Trail: Global Pandemic Edition | [
"For years, public health experts warned that we were not well-prepared for a future pandemic. The lessons from the Ebola outbreak were supposed to be a wake up call. But after COVID-19 came to the United States, despite all the warnings, we were not ready, Journalist (and friend of the show) Reid Wilson spoke up e... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Karl Rove's Resignation | [
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Weighing a Memo on Bush, Blair and Iraq -- in 2002 | [
"Senior Analyst Daniel Schorr comments on a memo recently made public that indicates President Bush was determined to attack Iraq in July 2002."
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Issues, Round 2: Key Phrases Shape Election | [
"When you hear voters talking about \"civil war\" in Iraq, you know where this election is heading. Iraq was supposed to be called \"the central front in the war on terror,\" in the words of President Bush and the rest of the Republican regime. Administration acolytes in Congress used the same formulation, with a ... | [
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Steve Jobs Resigns, Google Settles Lawsuit | [
"Apple's founder CEO Steve Jobs announced he's stepping down from his post. Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will replace him. In other technology news, Google has agreed to pay $500 million to settle government charges that it knowingly posted ads from illegal online pharmacies."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Where Are The World's Best Choirs? Not In America | [
"With an estimated 42.6 million people singing in American choirs today, there are bound to be a few voices raised in opposition to a new article in the magazine Gramophone that hits the U.S. newsstands this week. Titled \"The 20 Greatest Choirs,\" the article ranks the world's best ensembles, and finds America lac... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Iran's Ahmadinejad Makes Historic Visit to Iraq | [
"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made history on Sunday when he arrived in Baghdad for a two-day state visit. He is the first Iranian president ever to visit Iraq. Part of the reason Ahmadinejad traveled to Iraq was to show that the war the two countries fought just 20 years ago is behind them. He couldn't ha... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Ofeibea Quist-Arcton: The Voice Of Africa | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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House To Vote On Proposal To Limit Trump's Military Actions Against Iran | [
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First Watch: Maybird, 'Looking Back' | [
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Taking Surround Sound to Next Level | [
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Critic Barrymore Laurence | [
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Being a Black Conservative | [
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Vivaldi Recorder Concerto | [
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Measures Of Affection: Five Musical Love Letters | [
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Frustrated By Corruption, Guatemalans Vote On New President | [
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Army Responds To NPR-ProPublica Brain Injury Investigation | [
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