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Oregon drumline follows the rhythm to national competition
April 11, 2024 19:31 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNPR's Deepa Shivaram breaks down the Biden Administration's new rule requiring anyone who sells guns to run background checks. Then, OJ Simpson has died at 76. Laurie Levenson, who was an analyst for CBS during Simpson's murder trial, joins us. And, director René Ormae-Jarmer and snare drummer Grant Lord tell us how the Kingsmen Thunder Drumline from Milwaukie, Oregon, is preparing for one of the biggest competitions of their lives. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co...
How Arizonans are reacting to state's near-total abortion ban
April 10, 2024 19:20 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBA doctor who provides abortion care in Phoenix discusses the court ruling that allows an almost total abortion ban to go into effect in the state. Republican state Rep. David Cook, who supported the state's 15-week ban, explains why he thinks the court got this ruling wrong. Then, Will Freeman, fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council for Foreign Relations, explains what Ecuador's raid of a Mexican embassy means for diplomatic norms in the future. And, Democrat Dakota Adams — the son ...
After earning his bachelor's degree behind bars, he's heading to law school
April 09, 2024 21:51 - 30 minutes - 28 MBImam Mohammad Ali Elahi, spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, reflects on the end of Ramadan. Then, Benard McKinley talks about his journey from earning his bachelor's degree in prison to attending law school. And, famed soprano Renée Fleming dives into the new book she edited, "Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Look up and get down: A soundtrack for your solar eclipse
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAllyson Bieryla, a creator of the LightSounds project, explains how a small device that translates light into sound can help blind people and people with low vision experience the eclipse. And, Silvia Piccinotti, who's taking her kids to Texas to see the eclipse, gives advice on keeping children safe and explaining the phenomenon to them. Then, Here & Now's Mike Moschetto shares his soundtrack for watching the moon cover the sun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/a...
Conductor Kwamé Ryan takes the baton at Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
April 05, 2024 21:02 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Washington Post's Patrick Marley and CBS News' Weijia Jiang discuss how the politics of abortion and Israel played out on the 2024 campaign trail this week. Then, military analyst Michael Kofman shares insights from the front lines in Ukraine. And, conductor Kwamé Ryan talks about his debut as music director designate of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
'The Cemetery of Untold Stories' unearths unfinished tales
April 04, 2024 19:44 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBPalestinian American Dr. Thaer Ahmad joins us to explain why he walked out of a White House meeting over Gaza with President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Muslim-American community leaders. And, Dr. Leonardo Riella from Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the world's first living recipient of a pig kidney transplant. Then, author Julia Alvarez joins us to talk about her latest novel "The Cemetery of Untold Stories." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/...
'Cowboy Carter': What critics are saying about Beyoncé's new album
April 03, 2024 19:01 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBActivist Guy Hirschfeld talks about protests in Israel over the war in Gaza. Then, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the future of "Dungeons & Dragons," which just turned 50 years old. And, Rolling Stone's Mankaprr Conteh explores the critical response to Beyoncé's new album, "Cowboy Carter." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors fight for reparations
April 02, 2024 19:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBUSA Today Network reporter Douglas Soule joins us to talk about abortion rights and recreational marijuana on Florida's 2024 ballot. And, Shaina Low, spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council, reacts to the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh explains how the attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria could reverberate throughout the Middle East. Then, Oklahoma Eagle reporter Deon Osborne discusses the court b...
How Big Tech influences trade agreements
April 01, 2024 18:57 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBAs Wisconsin voters head to the polls for primaries, two students discuss who they support and why. Then, trade expert Lori Wallach tells us why she's sounding the alarm over the quiet push by Big Tech companies to influence global trade agreements. And, Dr. Mohammad Subeh shares some of the creative ways he served patients with little resources in a Gaza field hospital. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Earth is moving faster, and clocks may need to keep up
March 29, 2024 20:10 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBarak Ravid from Axios and Yasmeen Abutaleb from the Washington Post join us to talk about U.S.-Israel relations and an impending delegation visit. And, Here & Now's Scott Tong reports on the future of Washington D.C.'s beloved cherry blossom tree, Stumpy. Then, Duncan Agnew joins us to talk about a recent study he authored that found we might have to subtract a second from our clocks to account for a faster-spinning earth. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Faith leaders reflect on holy days amid Israel-Hamas war
March 28, 2024 20:26 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBTerrorism expert Daniel Byman talks about ISIS-K, the group that claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall last week. Then, Rabbi Josh Franklin, Pastor Henry Brinton and Muslim elder Hussein Rashid reflect on a holy season made tense by the Israel-Hamas war. And, resident chef Kathy Gunst celebrates the onion family with three new recipes and onion tips. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Ibogaine might cure addiction. But the drug is illegal in the U.S.
March 27, 2024 19:04 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Baltimore Business Journal's Melody Simmons talks about the economic impact expected from the Baltimore bridge collapse. And, the Washington Post's Cristiano Lima-Strong explains a new law in Florida that seeks to prevent children under 14 from joining social media. Then, New York Times reporter Andrew Jacobs discusses the renewed interest in the drug ibogaine to cure addiction as the number of opioid deaths in the U.S. continues to rise. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcast...
'Quad God' Ilia Malinin breaks figure skating record
March 26, 2024 20:17 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Salvatore Mercogliano joins us to unpack what investigators are looking into amid a Baltimore bridge collapse. And, Slate's Dahlia Lithwick explains how a Supreme Court case could impact access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Then, figure skating analyst Jackie Wong talks about how figure skater Ilia Malinin landed six quadruple jumps and took the world championship title. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac...
Spring cleaning tips for your finances
March 25, 2024 21:55 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBLaw professor Will Thomas talks about an appeals court reducing the amount of bond Trump is required to come up with now in his New York business fraud case. And, financial planning guru Jill Schlesinger shares tips for financial spring cleaning. Then, "The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas about book clubs: why to start one, how to select books and tips on keeping it running smoothly. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Books you'll love: Our resident bookworm offers sci-fi, romance novel picks
March 22, 2024 19:21 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf and NBC's Scott Wong join us to talk about Congress' race to avoid government shutdown and the 2024 election. And, author Yara Asi talks with us about starvation in Gaza caused by Israel's restrictions in the region and how it compares to historical wars. Then, Here & Now's Kalyani Saxena breaks down a sci-fi series and romance novel she's been loving. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Trump hired Ken Block to investigate election fraud. He didn't find anything
March 21, 2024 20:16 - 25 minutes - 23 MBDiego Piña Lopez of the Tucson-based Casa Alitas migrant aid agency talks about funding cuts he and other nongovernmental organizations are facing. And, John Helliwell, lead author of a new report that found Americans feel decidedly less happy than in previous years, explains the trend. Then, Ken Block talks about his new book, "Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections." Learn more about sponso...
'Attachment science' separated foster kids and birth families. Does it hold up?
March 20, 2024 19:41 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWidlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of Ayibo Post, gives us the latest on what's happening in Haiti. And, Daniel Morales, a professor of law at the University of Houston, explains the continued confusion over Texas immigration law. Then, ProPublica reporter Eli Hager reports on the controversy over Diane Baird, a prominent social worker whose testimony has helped separate foster children from their birth families. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr...
How to get food in to Gaza, with northern region on the brink of famine
March 19, 2024 20:14 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJamie McGoldrick, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Palestine, discusses what needs to be done to get more food into Gaza. And, The Gist's Lauren Tuiskula previews March Madness — the NCAA's famous basketball tournament that tips off Tuesday night. Then, Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino talks about the video games he's been playing lately. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Maui residents lost a lot in last year's Lahaina fires. So did their pets
March 18, 2024 19:39 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBJeannelle Teves from Bugaboo explains why she's closing her business Monday in a call for action for federal paid leave. And, journalist Declan Walsh and senior photo editor Mona Boshnaq at the New York Times talk about The Times' "Portraits of Gaza" series and the importance of wartime photography. Then, when fires swept through Laihaina, Maui, 3,000 animals lost their homes. Host Robin Young recently traveled to Hawaii and volunteered to walk shelter dogs. Learn more about sponsor message ...
'Beyond All Repair' chapter 1: Boxes
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn the first episode of "Beyond All Repair," reporter Amory Sivertson dives into a dark chapter of Shane Correia's life: his older sister being accused of murdering her mother-in-law in 2002, when he was 13 years old. Find out more about the new series from WBUR Podcasts here. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
'Beyond All Repair' chapter 2: The case
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn the second episode of "Beyond All Repair," reporter Amory Sivertson learns more about Marlyne Johnson, Sophia Johnson's late mother-in-law, and her murder is explored through footage of Sophia's 2003 murder trial. Find out more about the new series from WBUR Podcasts here. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Women have a history of beer. These groups are helping reclaim their place
March 15, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSemafor's Shelby Talcott and the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Tia Mitchell talk about the latest in politics. And, the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees talks about the consequences of the organization's potential collapse. Then, KJZZ's Jill Ryan reports on the push to bring women back into the beer brewing industry. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Why the U.S. is on a global conflict watchlist ahead of 2024 election
March 14, 2024 20:07 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBArmed Conflict Location And Event Data Project President Clionadh Raleigh talks about the heightened violence the group expects worldwide as U.S. elections get underway. And, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the bill the House passed that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the U.S. Then, Cole Brauer shares her experience of becoming the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Challenge, sailing solo nonstop around the world. Learn more ab...
How Kenya is closing in on 100% renewable energy
March 14, 2024 15:46 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSen. Jeff Merkley talks about signing a letter calling on President Biden to stop giving offensive weapons to Israel until Israel lets in more humanitarian aid to Gaza. And, journalist Jared Olson discusses the guilty verdict in the case of Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernandez. Then, journalist Peter Muiruri talks about how Kenya is using geothermal power to reach its goal of running on only renewable energy sources by 2030. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoic...
Miami is breaking up with spring breakers
March 12, 2024 19:38 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSTAT's Lev Facher talks about two medications that help stop opioid overdoses and why medical professionals don't use them more. And, WLRN's Verónica Zaragovia explains why Miami has announced new restrictions to keep spring break under control. Then, Sir Anthony Hopkins talks about his role in the new film "One Life." Hopkins plays the real-life character Nicholas Winton. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How Muslim Americans are marking Ramadan amidst the war in Gaza
March 11, 2024 20:16 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJournalist Harold Isaac explains the situation in Haiti as the U.S. evacuates nonessential embassy personnel. And, Dearborn, Michigan, Mayor Abdallah Hammoud talks about how the largest Muslim and Arab-American communities in the U.S. are celebrating Ramadan. Then, Pandemic Journaling Project co-founder Katherine Mason discusses what the project tells us about the pandemic and how important it is to have a record of this time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adch...
Oregon de-criminalized drug possession in 2020. Lawmakers just walked it back
March 08, 2024 20:13 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBNPR's Michele Kelemen breaks down President Biden's announcement that the U.S. military is going to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver more humanitarian aid. And, Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber and Health Justice Recovery Alliance's Tera Hurst join us to talk about a new bill in Oregon that re-imposes criminal penalties for drug possession. Then, David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Economist, explains how Beijing's oldest quarters are disappearing. Learn more abo...
'Oscar Wars' book looks behind the scenes at the award show
March 07, 2024 20:47 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe City reporter Gwynne Hogan talks about how New York officials are handling a housing crisis as migrants arrive in the city. And, NPR's Jackie Northam breaks down the Houthi missile attack that killed three people on Wednesday. Then, New Yorker writer Michael Schulman talks about his book "Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Munch on 'Barbie' meringue and 'Poor Things' tarts during the Oscars
March 06, 2024 20:01 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBNPR's Ron Elving talks about Nikki Haley's decision to suspend her campaign, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee. And, iconic New York Chef Eric Ripert talks about his latest cookbook, "Seafood Simple." Then, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three recipes inspired by movies nominated at Sunday's Academy Awards. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Welcome to sponge city: How LA is soaking up rain and runoff
March 05, 2024 19:42 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe University of Texas's Stephen Vladeck joins us to unpack the Supreme Court's ruling that no state can disqualify a candidate running for national office. And, Art Castro from Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power, explains how sponge city infrastructure is repurposing rainwater. Then, reporter Mark Olalde talks about a ProPublica investigation into abandoned oil and gas wells that are leaking methane. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac...
What motivates voters with a 'need for chaos'?
March 04, 2024 20:31 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMiami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles joins us with the latest from Haiti after armed gangs freed inmates from prisons this weekend. And, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson unpacks research about American voters' "need for chaos." Then, actor Paul Giamatti talks about his role in "The Holovers." Giamatti is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar and the film is up for Best Picture. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
These romance authors know the magic of a love story
March 01, 2024 19:58 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Fozia Alvi just got back from Gaza and talks about those killed by Israeli forces at a food aid truck and the worsening hunger crisis there. And, anti-war activist and veteran Ramon Mejia joins us to discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation. Then, authors Beverly Jenkins, Jasmine Guillory and Ali Hazelwood talk with Kalyani Saxena about the romance genre, their writing processes and the joys of telling love stories. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices ...
Why do we have leap years?
February 29, 2024 20:38 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFormer U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins us to explain the implications of the Supreme Court hearing arguments in former President Donald Trump's immunity case. And, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Anatol Lieven explains his doubts that Ukraine will be able to win the war against Russia even with U.S. support. Then, Jackie Faherty from the American Museum of Natural History joins us to explain why we have leap years. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co...
The threat hackers pose to U.S. infrastructure
February 28, 2024 21:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBNPR's Eric McDaniel talks about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will step down from party leadership in November. And, political strategists Jamal Simmons and Jason Cabel Roe discuss the latest in politics. Then, cybersecurity expert Karim Hijazi about the threats to U.S. infrastructure from hackers. Plus, Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino reports on the new "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" game. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adch...
Election deniers are on 2024 ballots. How are they campaigning?
February 27, 2024 20:39 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBStates United Action CEO Joanna Lydgate joins us to talk about the messaging election deniers are using as they campaign in 2024. And, Kelly Beatty, senior editor of Sky and Telescope, explains how solar flares affect Earth. Then, journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds talks about the trend of songs speeding up and getting shorter, largely to gain popularity on social media. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
IVF: A former patient in the South tells her story
February 26, 2024 20:48 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Washington Post's Cat Zakrzewski talks about two Supreme Court cases concerning whether tech companies can remove certain posts. And, former Republican political consultant Shermichael Singleton explains what Trump's win in South Carolina says about the strength of his support. Then, Belle Boggs discusses her experience undergoing in vitro fertilization in North Carolina. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Soup's on: 3 recipes perfect for late winter
February 23, 2024 19:37 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAxios' Margaret Talev and AP's Darlene Superville discuss the week in politics from frozen embryos to Russia. And, Daniel Posada, one of the students who worked on a camera that's on the Odysseus spacecraft, tells us about the landing. Then, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three new soup recipes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How should high schoolers navigate financial literacy?
February 22, 2024 20:29 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBCarnegie Endowment for International Peac's Dara Massicot joins us about long-term strategy in the war in Ukraine. And, Dr. Brett Davenport at the Fertility Institute of North Alabama explains how Alabama's ruling on embryos being regarded as people would impact in-vitro fertilization in the state. Then, high school seniors Aaron Ton and Jimmy Merino and Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary discuss how high schoolers should be thinking about financial literacy. Learn more about spon...
What happens to families after an abortion denied
February 21, 2024 19:58 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBI. Glenn Cohen talks about the medical ethics questions raised by the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are people. And, American Society of Civil Engineers' Darren Olson explains the state of our water systems and how the Biden administration's new investment could help. Then, after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Mayron Hollis was denied an abortion in Tennessee. ProPublica's Stacy Kranitz and Kavitha Surana share Hollis' story. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca...
Native Americans built AZ's first irrigation canals. Now they're going solar
February 20, 2024 20:38 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Texas Newsroom's Julián Aguilar talks about a new military base underway in Texas along the border. And, the Gila River Indian Community is installing solar panels over an irrigation canal. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports on the project's impact. Then, RealClear Pennsylvania's Charles McElwee explains why some Latino voters in the state are leaning Republican this year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Principals weigh in on school cell phone policies
February 19, 2024 20:45 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBRussian-American journalist Masha Gessen discusses Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's legacy. And, Courthouse News' Erik Uebelacker recaps the civil corruption trial against the NRA and former CEO Wayne LaPierre. Then, two high school principals talk about their different approaches to cellphone policies in their schools. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux finds gems in live shows
February 16, 2024 20:40 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Washington Post's Mary Ilyushina joins us to discuss the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. And, NPR's Ron Elving and NBC's Scott Wong talk about Vice President Kamala Harris' strong defense of NATO and condemnation of Russia. Then, archivist David Lemieux shares his experience listening to thousands of hours of live Grateful Dead shows searching for gems. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Flight attendants strike: Union president on contract talks
February 15, 2024 20:27 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Washington Post's Arelis Hernandez explores why the number of migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped by 50% in January. And, Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, discusses contract negotiations after Alaska Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike. Then, we reconnect with a Palestinian-American translator who got his family out of Gaza and into Cairo, Egypt. Plus, historian Wafa Ghnaim talks about tatreez, a traditional Palestinian emb...
United CEO explains airline's plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
February 14, 2024 20:08 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talks about the airline's plan to be net-zero by 2050. And, Grist's Jake Bittle explores the environmental impact of liquefied natural gas. Then, WBUR's Andrea Shea reports on why Valentine's Day was about being sour and salty in the Victorian era. Plus, Berkley editorial director Cindy Hwang talks about trends in the romance novel genre. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Israeli soldier's mother calls for ceasefire
February 13, 2024 22:53 - 25 minutes - 23 MBNPR's Greg Myre joins us to talk about ceasefire negotiations and deteriorating conditions in Gaza. And, Michal Brody-Bareket talks about a group of Israeli mothers with sons fighting in the war who are calling for ceasefire. Then, author Gene Luen Yang and illustrator Leuyen Pham discuss their new graphic novel "Lunar New Year Love Story." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Meet BYD: The Chinese electric car company beating Tesla
February 12, 2024 20:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBInside Election's Nathan Gonzales talks about former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's unexpected entry into the Senate race. And, automotive expert Tu Le talks about how Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has overtaken Tesla in sales of electric cars. Then, Zach Woods and Brandon Gardner talk about their new satire series "In the Know," which parodies NPR. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Super Bowl: Chiefs and 49ers will be on the TV. What will be on your table?
February 09, 2024 20:37 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFox News's Chad Pergram and Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston join us to talk about Trump's win in Nevada and the decision not to charge Biden with mishandling of documents. And, University of Baltimore professor Kim Wehle joins us to break down Supreme Court justices' skepticism over the case to ban former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. Then, The Ringer's Lindsay Jones explains what's at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday. Our r...
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge is confronting a 'racist' system
February 08, 2024 22:03 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe New York Times Magazine Emily Bazelon talks about the Supreme Court hearing arguments over whether Trump can stay on Colorado's primary ballot. And, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge talks about addressing a gap in Black homeownership amid a jump in homelessness. Then, we hear from a Palestinian man in California, who got stuck there when the war broke out. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Faulty sleep apnea machines were a nightmare for users. Now they're off the market
February 07, 2024 21:10 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBStrategists Alice Stewart and Bill Press join us to talk about the latest political news. And, NPR's Domenico Montanaro joins us to talk about the new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll that found immigration is a key issue for voters. Then, ProPublica's Debbie Cenziper has been investigating faulty sleep apnea machines for years. She joins us to talk about the recall of devices linked to cancer, respiratory disease and death. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices ...
When war broke out, one displaced Gazan moved her bakery to a tent
February 06, 2024 20:04 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBFormer U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade talks about the expected decision on allegations against Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis related to the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. And, STAT's Lev Facher talks about the first major update to methadone treatment regulations for more than two decades. Then, with bakeries closed in Gaza due to the scarcity of electricity and flour, 26-year-old Nisreen Shehade has been baking bread for her family and other displace...