18 h. ago Most Americans feel democracy is theatened, poll shows. And, Mamdani speaks with NPR

A new poll shows that 76% of Americans believe democracy is facing a serious threat. And, Zohran Mamdani sits down with NPR to discuss his run for NYC mayor and how he tackles hate head-on.

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18 h. ago How the GOP spending bill now before the Senate would impact Medicaid

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adrianna McIntyre, assistant professor of health policy and politics at Harvard, about how the GOP spending bill before the Senate would impact Medicaid.

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20 h. ago In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones.

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20 h. ago William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research

What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.

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3 d. ago A compelling new documentary reveals the full life of the iconic astronaut Sally Ride

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cristina Costantini, director of the new documentary, "Sally," about the life of astronaut Sally Ride.

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3 d. ago Willi Carlisle blends the absurd and the sentimental on 'Winged Victory'

On Winged Victory, songwriter Willi Carlisle weaves between the absurd and the sentimental. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlisle about the 11 tracks of originals and covers.

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4 d. ago Sen. Tim Kaine on how much damage was done to Iran's nuclear capacity

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, about how much damage was done to Iran's nuclear capacity.

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4 d. ago Supreme Court meets to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is meeting Friday to decide the final six cases of its term, including birthright citizenship. NPR'S Steve Inskeep speaks Nina Totenberg about what to expect.

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5 d. ago Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."

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5 d. ago Understanding the impact of extreme heat on transportation infrastructure

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mikhail Chester, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about how extreme heat affects transportation infrastructure.

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7 d. ago In 'Trailblazer' Carol Moseley Braun talks about the high cost of being the first

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Senator, Carol Moseley Braun, about her new memoir, "Trailblazer."

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7 d. ago A journalist known for covering immigration is arrested by ICE

A journalist originally from El Salvador, known for covering immigration in the U.S., was detained by U.S. Immigration officials after covering a protest in Georgia. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Katherine Jacobsen of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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8 d. ago National Park Service struggles with staff shortages and possible budget cuts

As many parks enter their busiest season, the National Park Service struggles with staff shortages and potential budget cuts. NPR's A Martinez went to Joshua Tree to speak to those feeling the impact.

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9 d. ago What are the possible spillover effects of the US strike on Iran?

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Robin Wright, who's written extensively on Iranian politics, about what the U.S. strike on Iran could mean for both countries.

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1 week ago New podcast explores the impact of tourism on local communities, including in Antarctica

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Tariro Mzezewa about the podcast, Peak Travel, that explores how tourism affects local communities.

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1 week ago Parts of the US are facing heatwaves. Here's how they affect vulnerable populations.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Patricia Fabian, professor of environmental health at Boston University, about the impact that heat waves have on vulnerable populations.

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1 week ago Sister group Haim is out with their first album in five years

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with the Haim sisters about their new album I Quit out Friday.

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1 week ago Dom Phillips' widow and friend finished the book he was writing when he was killed

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alessandra Sampaio, journalist Dom Phillips' widow, and Jonathan Watts, Phillips' friend and colleague, about finishing the book Phillips was writing when he was killed.

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1 week ago New exhibit portrays Black Alabama families after emancipation

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to museum director Ebony Howard about a new exhibit in Harpersville, Ala., that explores the lives of several Black families after emancipation.

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1 week ago New survey finds many young men in the U.S. are worried about their futures

A new survey of 1,000 young men in the U.S. shows many feel worried about their futures. NPR speaks with Aaron Smith of the Young Men Research Initiative about the survey and its findings.

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