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Song Premiere: Ra Ra Riot, 'Beta Love' | [
"Ra Ra Riot has experienced constant change in its six-year existence, from commercial success and an aborted label deal to the 2007 death of drummer John Pike. But the band's sound has never shifted as radically as it does on its new album, Beta Love, which comes out Jan. 22. With the departure of cellist Alexandr... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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'Unsettled Ground' Lets Its Oddballs Stay Defiantly Odd | [
"Every small town (and every neighborhood in every city) has its oddballs, the people who live on the fringes, a little out of step with everyone else. Fairy tales sometimes cast them as witches, or as beautiful young royals cursed to live as beasts. Children's books often redeem them with some lesson about how out... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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It's Been 20 Years Since R&B Singer Aaliyah Died In A Plane Crash | [
"On Aug. 25, 2001, a small plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from an island in the Bahamas. On board was R&B singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton, commonly known as \"Aaliyah.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Film Directors Already Making Major Headlines At Berlinale 2011 | [
"I know you are all excited about Berlinale 2011, so we are here to keep you informed on the latest happenings. One of the directors already making headlines is South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook. His film Paranmanjang (Night Fishing), a fantasy-horror flick, was chosen for the Berlinale's shorts section. It's n... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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How One Man Went From 'Truffle Boy' To New York Food Entrepreneur | [
"Ian Purkayastha has loved truffles ever he first tasted them as a teenager. At 15 years old, he was selling them to restaurants in his hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas, while still attending high school. Purkayastha (@IanPurkayastha) has since parlayed that love into Regalis, a specialty foods business. He’... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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City Dweller Laments Loss Of Urban Trees | [
"In the summertime, urban trees are at their most beautiful. But few things planted in the city can be as destructive. Summer storms can bring out their killer instinct. The dangers are evident just steps from my home, leading me to ask: \"Can city folk coexist with the trees they love?\" I live on Barnaby Street i... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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More Famous than Bach? | [
"Johann Heinichen (HEYE-neh-ken) was an almost exact contemporary of J.S. Bach. And in his day, Heinichen was the more celebrated composer in many circles. These days, Bach is considered the surpassing genius of Western music, and Heinichen is almost entirely forgotten. From a conductor who remembers, we'll hear... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Federal Agency Tells Employees 'No Reference To Anything COVID Related' | [
"A federal fisheries management agency has barred some of its employees from making formal references to the COVID-19 pandemic without preapproval from leadership, according to an internal agency document. The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the Commerce Department, manages federal fish stocks in partner... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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'Amerasians' Caught Between Two Cultures, Part 2 | [
"The thousands of interracial children of Vietnamese women and American servicemen call themselves \"Amerasians.\" Shunned in Vietnam, they came to the U.S. with hopes of a better life, but have yet to find it. Rob Schmitz of member station KPCC has the second of two reports from Little Saigon in Southern Californi... | [
"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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Ray Charles Told Ronnie Milsap To Follow His Heart. | [
"Guest Host David Greene's interview with musician Ronnie Milsap airs Saturday on Weekend Edition. Over the course of the almost hour-long conversation, Ronnie Milsap revealed much of himself: he was born blind and shunned by his mother, who believed his blindness was punishment from God. He was raised by his grand... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Operation Earth: How To Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot | [
"We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Climate Change Heroes!"
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Soldiers In Brazil Battle Mosquitoes That Could Be Spreading Zika | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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Singer June Carter Cash Dies at 73 | [
"Singer June Carter Cash died in Nashville of complications from heart surgery. She was 73. A successful singer and songwriter, Cash was the wife of Johnny Cash and a member of country music's legendary Carter Family. NPR's Bob Edwards has a remembrance."
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Designing 'No Place Like Home' | [
"Look at any new housing development and you'd think that tall ceilings, cavernous bedrooms and wide open kitchens represent the model American dream. These ranging indoor spaces offer room to grow -- but are they home? Continuing her \"No Place Like Home\" series, NPR's Susan Stamberg speaks with author and archit... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Kerry's New Mission: Convince Congress To Take Iran Deal | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry is back in Washington to defend the proposed nuclear deal with Iran to skeptical members of Congress. He and his colleagues from other major powers failed to reach a deal with Iran during talks over the weekend in Geneva. Iran blames France's hard line for blowing up the deal, though ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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A City Turns To Lettuce Fields To Grow High-Tech Startups | [
"Salinas is just one hour south of California's Silicon Valley, but generations behind when it comes to technology. Many of its sprawling lettuce farms are stuck in the era of rakes and hoes. City officials are hoping to change that — and also spur some job growth — by investing in high-tech agriculture. At Taylor ... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Examples Of Reimagining Police Departments That Show Promise | [
"Since the protests sparked by George Floyd's killing in police custody, many have called for overhauling police departments and policies. Efforts underway in some cities have had mixed success."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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In Pakistan, Thousands Protest Against U.S. Drone Strikes | [
"Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Pakistan to protest U.S. drone strikes inside their country. Reporting from Islamabad, NPR's Philip Reeves reports protesters blocked an important road used to carry supplies to NATO troops in Afghanistan. Philip filed this report for our Newscast unit: \"Some 10,... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Obama: 'We Join You In Your Grief' | [
"(10 p.m. ET: We've updated the top of this post just a bit to change the tenses): Family members, friends and others were at the University of Arizona in Tucson tonight for a \"Together We Thrive: Tucson And America\" service to honor and remember the victims of Saturday's shooting rampage. President Obama was amo... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Advocates: Why Haiti Must Not Be Forgotten | [
"The news out of Haiti always seems dire. Presidential coups, back-to-back hurricanes a year ago and high crime rates are just some of the hardships the impoverished nation must endure — all before being recently hit with a massive earthquake. Host Michel Martin talks with Nicole Lee, executive director of TransAfr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Even Antarctica Feels Effects Of The Government Shutdown | [
"It looks like even Antarctica isn't far away enough to avoid getting caught up in the government shutdown. That's because it's currently springtime there, and scientists who study this remote, rugged continent are poised to take advantage of the few months when there's enough daylight and it's warm enough to work.... | [
"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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Embedded And On Patrol In Afghanistan | [
"The main effort now for American forces in Afghanistan is in and around Kandahar, the southern city where the Taliban movement began. It is the place where Taliban fighters now hide, plan their attacks and store their weapons. It’s called Zhari, a wide patch of orchards, fields and villages north of the city. Some... | [
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What's The Biggest Animal Gathering Ever? (Was Rod Stewart There?) | [
"It's a small moment in a sprawling Shakespeare play. Most people miss it. A nobleman named Mortimer has been locked up by the king, who decrees: Don't anyone say \"Mortimer\" in my royal presence. That name is forbidden. But one of Mortimer's allies has a plan. He wants to give the king a little bird, a starling. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Keith Olbermann: The 'Countdown' To His New Show 2) Elvis Is Back (And Now Reissued)"
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White House Says North Korea Meeting Will Happen Only With 'Concrete' Action | [
"Updated Saturday, March 10 at 2:32 p.m. ET The White House appeared Friday to put conditions on a much anticipated meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders saying it would only happen once the rogue nation takes \"concrete and verifiable actio... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Groupon For Medical Scans? Discounted Care Can Have Hidden Costs | [
"Emory University medical fellow Dr. Nicole Herbst was shocked when she saw three patients who came in with abnormal results from chest CT scans they had bought on Groupon. Yes, Groupon — the online coupon mecca that also sells discounted fitness classes and foosball tables. Similar deals have shown up for various ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Eyewitness To The Grizzly Creek Fire In Colorado | [
"Four major wildfires are burning across Colorado. The Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction has charred a remote area bigger than the city of Denver. About 100 miles away, the Grizzly Creek Fire has been burning in and around scenic Glenwood Canyon for weeks. No lives or homes have been lost, but the extent of the d... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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What Affordable Care Act Rollback Means For The Health Care Insurance Industry | [
"Health insurance providers have already raised rates in anticipation of reduced government subsidies. NPR's Michel Martin talks with health policy analyst Robert Laszewski about how the industry might fare."
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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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Gluten Researcher Reverses His Earlier Finding | [
"A 2011 study found gluten can cause gastrointestinal distress even in people who don't suffer from celiac disease. Peter Gibson published that study, and in a new paper he says the opposite is true."
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From Polio To The COVID Vaccine, Dr. Peter Salk Sees Great Progress | [
"Editor's Note: As this year winds down, we're looking back at some people we spoke to earlier in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was in its early stages. Now that there's a vaccine, we wanted to check in with someone whose family has a long history with vaccines. When I spoke to Dr. Peter Salk back in May, he ... | [
"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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Is Religious Violence In Nigeria The Whole Story? | [
"A suicide bomber rammed a car loaded with explosives into a Catholic church in Nigeria Sunday, killing at least 10 people in the latest incident of religious violence in that country. But Margee Ensign, the U.S. born president of the American University Nigeria, is hoping her institution can be a force for peace. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Tiny Desk Contest 2020: Entries Public Radio Loves | [
"Each year, the Tiny Desk Contest receives entries from all 50 states — and that's thanks in part to help from our friends at NPR Member stations. This year, the Contest introduced us to so many new artists and brought us new songs from previous entrants we love. Today, we're sharing some great entries chosen by Me... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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'The Nat King Cole Show': From The Small Screen To Your Computer Screen, Finally | [
"Being a little kid in the 1950s meant I could count on the fingers of one hand how often black folks appeared on television in a non-menial, non-comedic capacity. And when they did, everybody stopped what they were doing to watch. \"Get in here! Colored on channel 4!\" Yep, we were colored back then and colored wa... | [
"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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Film Producer Jerry Weintraub Plays Not My Job | [
"Jerry Weintraub's resume reads a little like a history of the 20th century; he helped manage Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, John Denver and Led Zeppelin. He produced the movies Nashville, The Karate Kid and the Oceans 11 series with George Clooney. Oh ... and he was best friends with President George H.W... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Detroit Touts Clean, Efficient Diesels, But America Isn't Sold | [
"At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, it's not all hybrids and battery-powered cars. Some car companies are making significant investments in a fuel that's not new at all — diesel. The newest diesel engines are far cleaner than their predecessors, and they get many more miles per gall... | [
"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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Our Skulls Might Have Evolved To Withstand Blows To The Face | [
"Prehistoric life really might have been nasty, brutish and short. Although many scientists believe that a diet of nuts, seeds and other tough, brittle foods shaped our faces, a June study in Biological Reviews suggests that violence had a heavier hand in its evolution. \"We suggest that many of the facial features... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Drew Carey: 'Dirty Jokes and Beer' | [
"Drew Carey's sitcom about an everyday blue-collar guy stuck in the same job for 10 years remains popular in reruns. Now there's a new DVD collection of ABC's The Drew Carey Show. Aside from his work in comedy, Carey is the author of the book Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined -- an autobiography as wel... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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James Taylor Narrates Life Before Fame And Sings American Standards On New Album | [
"James Taylor has been a household name for a long time now. Taylor was just 20-years-old when he released his self-titled debut in 1968; in the half century since then, he has sold over 100 million albums and cemented his status as one of the most successful American singer-songwriters. But in Break Shot: My First... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Northwest Potato Harvest Off to Hot and Dusty Start | [
"About 40 percent of all fries eaten in the U.S. are grown in Washington, where the annual potato harvest is now underway. Anna King got up early to follow a Washington potato farmer and his crew, and found out what it takes to get French fries to market."
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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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Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner | [
"On a recent evening in San Francisco, five guests gather at the home of Eric Weinstein and his wife, Pia Malaney, for a tasty dinner of seared salmon and a deep discussion of a topic that many people might find unpalatable: death. The gathering is part of an international movement called \"Death Over Dinner.\" The... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Software industry wants consumers to rat on software pirates who sell on eBay | [
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"Two weeks ago, the Recording Industry Association of America announced plans to sue music fans who illegally swap copyright songs online. But some techies are already working on programs that help people share files while evading the recording industry. Laura Sydell reports."
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Leaked Documents Further Strain Mideast Peace Talks | [
"Documents leaked by Al-Jazeera appear to show that Palestinian leaders were willing to make broad concessions in negotiations with Israel. The papers have created a furor in the Middle East, but some say they reveal little new information."
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"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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Mark Shields Looks to Tuesday's Primaries | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Stormy Daniels Update: Charges Dismissed After Arrest At Ohio Strip Club | [
"Updated at 4:15 p.m. ET Prosecutors in Columbus, Ohio, have dropped criminal charges against Stormy Daniels, the adult entertainer who is suing President Trump, after she was arrested at a strip club Wednesday night for allegedly violating a law that limits touching in such establishments. \"I am pleased to report... | [
"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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Journalist Maria Ressa On Standing Up To Philippine President | [
"Journalist Maria Ressa has faced criminal charges and death threats because of her coverage of the populist, authoritarian Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. She's covered Duterte's bloody \"war on drugs,\" his expanding grip on all parts of the government and his crackdown on the press. In 2018, she was Time M... | [
"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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Utah Live Election Results 2020 | [
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Excerpt: 'America Back on Track' | [
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Tax Problem Stalls Treasury Nominee Geithner | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Assessing Federal and Local Response to Katrina | [
"Elected officials and journalists discuss the federal and local response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What do those locales need most? What can the federal government do to help? What are the economic needs in the long and short term? Guests: Mike Brinkley, executive director of the Fair Commission,... | [
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What Changes In Birthing Mean For Evolution | [
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'Zealot' Tells The Story Of Jesus The Man, Not The Messiah | [
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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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Drought Forces New Mexico Ranchers to Better Manage the Land | [
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Drugmakers' Deal With Obama Survives Senate Test | [
"The pharmaceutical industry's controversial deal with the administration on health overhaul held up in its first public test yesterday. The Senate Finance Committee defeated an amendment to Sen. Max Baucus's bill that would have sought more than $100 billion in rebates from drugmakers over 10 years. Previously, th... | [
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Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Restricted To 20-Day U.K. Visa | [
"Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei says he was denied a six-month visa to the U.K. because British officials said he didn't list a criminal conviction on his application. Ai applied for the six-month business visa, but was instead restricted to a 20-day travel visa from Sept. 9-29. In a post on his Instagram ac... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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'Young Victoria': Her Majesty, Mrs. Bland | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York."
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South Pole Evacuation | [
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NATO Announces 'Rapid-Reaction Force' Amid News Of Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Army's Officer Incentives Raise Quality Concerns | [
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Obama Wins Popular Vote, Controls Electoral College | [
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Portland's Top Health Official On Preparing For Extreme Weather As The 'New Normal' | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Portland's lead health official, Jennifer Vines, about the extreme heat's impact on the Pacific Northwest."
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Australia Investigates War Crime Allegations In Afghanistan | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Chart: Average Job Search Hits All-Time High as Chronic Unemployment Sets In | [
"As the jobless rate has continued its stubborn climb, reaching 9.8 percent today, chronic unemployment has been a major driver. The pace of layoffs has slowed from the fall and winter months, but companies aren't yet adding new workers. If you get laid off, you risk finding yourself in a tough spot. After falling ... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows. How To Know If Homeownership Is Right For You | [
"Updated on May 4, 2020 at 1:27 p.m. ET Most Americans say they aspire to homeownership. As mortgage rates near record lows, buying may become more appealing — and accessible. But how do you know if homeownership is right for you or whether you should continue renting? In this episode, we help you weigh the pros an... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Iowa Straw Poll Expected to Favor Romney | [
"Republican candidates for president are preparing for the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday in Ames. Each voter must pay $35 to participate, making the event a solid fundraiser for the state party. Rudy Giuliani and John McCain aren't expected to attend, but Mitt Romney, who has been leading the polls in Iowa, will."
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North Carolina Flooding | [
"Tim Crowley of North Carolina Public Radio reports that North Carolina officials began moving those displaced by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Floyd into temporary housing. Trailers have been set up in Rocky Mount, one of the hardest hit portions of the state and those who have been living in shelters began m... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Boston Mob Victims' Families Press On In Court Fight | [
"Families of alleged victims of reputed Boston mob boss James \"Whitey\" Bulger on Thursday take another step down what they say has been a long, frustrated quest for justice. They waited 16 years before Bulger — who was finally captured this past June in Santa Monica, Calif. — was even charged in a string of alleg... | [
"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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Movie Review: 'Capturing the Friedmans' | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews <EM>Capturing the Friedmans</EM>, a new documentary by Andrew Jarecki about a family torn apart by charges of pedophilia and child molestation."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Meet Reince Priebus, The New RNC Chairman | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Transcript: Ranchor Prime | [
"Read a transcript of Alex Chadwick's conversation with British Hindu convert and religious scholar Ranchor Das about Krishna's place in the constellation of Hindu gods and how the religion compares to Western faith and traditions: Ranchor Prime: I received that name from my Guru thirty years ago. I'm also Richard... | [
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Making Sense of Your Medical Math | [
"In their new book, Your Medical Mind: How To Decide What Is Right For You, oncologist Jerome Groopman and his wife, endocrinologist Pamela Hartzband, offer a roadmap to help people make the best medical decisions they can. Knowing your medical mind depends in large part on understanding your own personality and... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Who Is She? Just One Of The Most Popular Songs Ever | [
"Amy Winehouse. Ella Fitzgerald. Sammy Davis Jr. The Yale Whiffenpoofs. Mike Tyson. All of these artists — and non-artists — are members of a big club. They're among many who've crooned the second-most recorded pop song ever, according to a count by Performing Songwriter magazine. That song is \"The Girl From Ipane... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Filmically Perfect "CREEP SHOW" 1982 | [
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FBI: Violent Crime Declined In First Half Of 2010 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Flight From Paris To Cairo Disappears From Radar Over Mediterranean. -- Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Says Chinese Jets Dangerously Intercepted U.S. Military Jet. (CNN) House Panel... | npr | {
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Mint Condition: 'Livin' the Luxury Brown' | [
"The funk/R&B/rock group Mint Condition burst onto the music scene 14 years ago with its first album, Meant to be Mint. Now the Minneapolis-based band is back with its first CD in six years, Living the Luxury Brown. The band, known for its musical prowess and tight harmonies, is also surfacing on the tour circuit t... | [
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Senators Work To Open Up Travel For Americans To Cuba | [
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"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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Actress WENDY MALICK | [
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Review: Six Organs Of Admittance, 'Hexadic' | [
"When we last left Six Organs Of Admittance, band mastermind Ben Chasny had recruited his old pals in Comets On Fire to make 2012's Ascent, the blown-out, hard-chooglin' psych-rock record nerds like me had been waiting for since Comets On Fire went on hiatus in 2008. Chasny has never really been one to repeat himse... | [
"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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'Cathy' Creator On Her New Subject: Herself | [
"Cathy, the star of the daily, syndicated comic strip of the same name, was a 30-something woman who was dissatisfied with her work, love life and weight — but loved chocolate. When she was particularly frustrated by the travails of the single working woman’s life, she’d let out her signature catchphrase: “AACK!” C... | [
"Stories: 1) Marisa Tomei: From 'Cousin Vinny' To 'Cyrus' 2) A Saga In The Ozarks, Suited For The Screen"
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Ads Push For Middle Ground Amid Syrian Conflict | [
"The uprising in Syria is often described in terms of black or white — you either support the country's leader or you are a revolutionary. But many residents of Damascus describe themselves as gray people, neither black nor white, and they're struggling to find a voice. In the clutter of the modern city, one new ad... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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& 2: Former President JIMMY CARTER | [
"1 & 2: Former President JIMMY CARTER. He's written a new book about his early days in politics, \"Turning Point: A Candidate, A State, and a Nation Come of Age,\" (Time Books). Terry will talk with him about his presidency, the work he's done since he's left the office, and what he thinks about a Clinton presi... | [
"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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. Seattle And Russia | [
"Ingrid Lobet of member station KPLU reports on the scramble to do business in the Russian Far East. Huge reserves of oil and gas as well as timber and other natural resources are about to be exploited, and entrepreneurs who cut their teeth in the Alaskan oil fields and northwestern forests are eager to try their h... | [
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Health Care And Privilege: Why Many Americans Can't Access The Same COVID-19 Treatment As Trump | [
"Regeneron Pharmaceuticals says fewer than 10 people have been given an experimental antibody cocktail it gave President Trump to fight the coronavirus. Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with STAT reporter Casey Ross about the company’s decision and challenges for other Americans who qualify but can̵... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Obama's Late Budget Submission A Strategic Move | [
"President Obama submits his budget on Wednesday and he's more than two months late. But there's a political strategy behind his tardiness — he waited until after both House Republicans and Senate Democrats passed their budget plans."
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Shiites View Cleric's Militia with Dread | [
"Many Iraqi Shiites are opposed to radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr, whose militiamen staged wide-ranging attacks on U.S.-led forces at the beginning of the month. Sadr's militants have disappeared from the streets of Karbala, one of the sect's holiest sites, but many residents say they are afraid the militia might r... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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South African Strike Ends | [
"Host Elizabeth Arnold talks with Alistair Sparks of the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism in Johannesburg. South Africa's public service workers are back at work today after striking for two days last week. The workers went on strike in hopes of forcing the government to meet their demands for a pay rais... | [
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Special Coverage: White House Press Conference | [
"Earlier this morning, we got word that the president plans to hold a press conference. He'll step up to the podium in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at 10:05 a.m. Neal will anchor NPR's special coverage, which will be available on many NPR member stations, and at npr.org. And I'll blog about the conference... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Nearly Half Of Californians Who Used Exchange May Drop Coverage | [
"An analysis of the people who signed up for health insurance on California's exchange found that they are likely to drop the coverage for a pretty good reason: They found insurance elsewhere. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, Labor Center estimate that about 20 percent of Covered California en... | [
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Pokey LaFarge, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2011 | [
"It almost goes without saying that Pokey LaFarge is a man out of time: With his slicked-back hair and vintage clothing, he looks like a grown-up street urchin from early in the previous century. His music matches his look: Recorded with his band The South City Three, the new Middle of Everywhere could have emerged... | [
"A listing of upcoming concerts webcast live and archived on NPR Music. 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. Get updates in real time with the All Songs Considered Twitter feed. April 24 (Saturday, 9:30 p.... | npr | {
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Cardi B Makes Billboard History With 'Bodak Yellow' | [
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Recipe: 'Pork Tenderloin And Buttermilk Biscuits With Roasted Tomato-Thyme Gravy' | [
"My mom always made this hearty breakfast when my husband, Peter, and I came to visit her in Memphis; it is so Southern that eating it always made me feel I was really home. (I don't think Peter, who is from New York, had ever had either pork tenderloin or gravy for breakfast.) The roasted tomato gravy is what ma... | [
"Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef at Prune, a James Beard award-winning New York City restaurant that celebrated its 15-year anniversary in October. She’s also the author of the acclaimed 2011 memoir “Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef.” This week, Hamilton publishe... | npr | {
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Navigating State Voting Laws: A Road Map To This Year's Election Cycle | [
"Election day is less than two months away, but the first ballots have already been sent out to voters. Last Friday, officials in North Carolina began sending out mail-in ballots to those who had requested them. In-person early voting starts in Vermont, Minnesota and in parts of Virginia later this month. Early vot... | [
"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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Two Held for Discussing NYC Bomb Plot | [
"Two men were arraigned today in an alleged plot to bomb a New York subway station. There had no explosives and no apparent ties to terrorist groups. Demonstrations are being held this weekend in New York City, amid tight security for the upcoming Republican National Convention. NPR's Margot Adler reports."
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"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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Iraq Contractors Convene in Tennessee | [
"The first meeting of contractors who have served in Iraq was held in Tennessee this weekend. The event aimed to give contractors a chance to discuss their experiences and get advice for adjusting to life back at home."
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Whistle Blowers, the CIA and the Public | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that most government officials who leak confidential information think of themselves as true whistle-blowers. They are motivated by a desire to serve the public interest."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Weedstream Media; The Blame Game; The Grip On Germs."
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Not My Job: Brat Pack Member Rob Lowe Gets Quizzed On Bratwurst | [
"Rob Lowe and Peter Sagal are about the same age, and have led very similar lives: They've both made it huge in show business, been staples of the gossip magazines, are known far and wide for their strangely youthful good looks. Back in the '80s Lowe was part of Hollywood's Brat Pack so we've invited him to answer ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Street In Front Of NASA Headquarters Renamed To Honor 'Hidden Figures' | [
"NASA is highlighting the legacy of African American women who played a major role in the space race but are only recently getting widespread recognition. This week, the space agency renamed the street in front of its headquarters Hidden Figures Way. Hidden Figures is the name of a book and movie that celebrate the... | [
"NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir completed the first all-female spacewalk last week. The historic moment came 35 years after Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to spacewalk. We hear from Koch, Meir, and Sullivan. Former NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan also tells us why she says this ... | npr | {
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Excerpt from 'Stepin Fetchit' | [
"CHICAGO: NOVEMBER 1976 (A Re-creation) The frail, dark-skinned old man arose late to the swoosh and thud of wind kicking at his shuddered bedroom window on this raw, steel-gray day. Outside the modest two-story brick residence, which was set in a row of single-family homes on the city's South Side, gusts swept m... | [
"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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Review: Pearson Sound, 'Pearson Sound' | [
"David Kennedy, the London-based producer behind Pearson Sound, has been at the vanguard of British electronic music since his first singles (under another alias, Ramadanman) back in 2006. He's had a productive and popular career to date, a dozen singles credited to Pearson Sound and another dozen as Ramadanman, an... | [
"NPR's Sami Yenigun and Otis Hart are back to talk beats, loops, drops and more with Bob Boilen. The latest Electronic Edition of All Songs Considered includes cuts from the new Grimes album, a surprise EP from Burial, a Burnt Friedman remix of South African dance music and premieres from Claude Von Stroke, Nina Kr... | npr | {
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Spain To Uncover Past In 'Valley Of The Fallen' | [
"Spain's parliament recently voted to identify thousands of dead from the Spanish civil war of the 1930s. Their remains are in the same tomb as former dictator Francisco Franco. Fausto Canales, 75, has been fighting to get his father's bones taken out of that tomb. He has a table full of paperwork related to his se... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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What's Cookin', Kiddo? America's Test Kitchen Unveils Book For Young Chefs | [
"Eight-year-old Lucy Gray is wide-eyed and quivering with anticipation when I arrive at her house in suburban Maryland. I am sorry to report that I am not the object of her excitement. She is thrilled because she will soon be cooking with my companion, Molly Birnbaum, editor in chief of America's Test Kitchen Kids.... | [
"Stories: 1) Francis Ford Coppola Reflects On His Film Career 2) David Lynch Dreams Up 'Crazy Clown Time' 3) Delicious Turkey Tips From Food Scientists"
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When Nonprofit Hospitals Sue Their Poorest Patients | [
"On the eastern edge of St. Joseph, Mo., lies the small city's only hospital, a landmark of modern brick and glass buildings. Everyone in town knows Heartland Regional Medical Center — many residents gave birth to their children here. Many rush here when they get hurt or sick. And there's another reason everyone kn... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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