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How video game social networks radicalize; What to do if you can't find baby formula
May 19, 2022 17:37 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe shooter who killed 10 in a Buffalo grocery store broadcast his rampage on Twitch, a live streaming site popular among gamers. It's just one example of how extremists use gaming platforms and gaming-adjacent social media to recruit and promote violence. And, parents around the country continue to search for baby formula during a national shortage. One mom shares her story, and an expert advises parents on what to do if they end up in a tricky situation.
Alisa Amador wins Tiny Desk contest; Building hydroponic farms in a food desert
May 19, 2022 17:36 - 42 minutes - 39 MBNPR announced Alisa Amador as the winner of the Tiny Desk contest. We revisit a conversation from last year with the singer and her mother. And, South Central Los Angeles is considered a food desert. Feed Our Soul tries to fix that by building hydroponic farms in schools across the city.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi's 'My America' cookbook; U.S. women's soccer wins equal pay
May 18, 2022 17:40 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBKwame Onwuachi is a 32-year-old cooking sensation. He has just published his first cookbook, "My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef." And, after a years-long battle for pay equity with the men's squad, American women's soccer has closed a deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation that puts their salaries and bonuses on par. Business Insider's Meredith Cash joins us.
Tom Daley opens up about his life in new memoir; Global abortion restrictions
May 18, 2022 17:40 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAt 27, Tom Daley is Britain's most decorated diver of all time. He talks about his new memoir, "Coming Up for Air." And, the U.S. Supreme Court could be on the verge of reversing its landmark ruling that legalized abortion across the country back in 1973. But abroad, even in some historically conservative countries, courts have been moving in a different direction.
Political rifts within evangelicalism; 'Emergency' deals with life-or-death decisions
May 17, 2022 17:46 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBRight-wing politics is creating divisions inside the evangelical church. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta writes that he's spent his life "watching evangelicalism morph from a spiritual disposition into a political identity. It's heartbreaking." He joins us. And, the new film "Emergency" is about three men of color whose night out becomes complicated when they find an unconscious white woman in their apartment. Director Carey Williams and screenwriter KD Davila talk about the movie, which opens in ...
Simu Liu's origin story; Survivor describes experience at Indigenous boarding school
May 17, 2022 17:46 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBActor Simu Liu plays Marvel's first Asian superhero, Shang-Chi. In his new memoir, "We Were Dreamers," he details what it took to get to that role. And, survivors of Native American boarding schools are talking publicly about the physical and sexual abuse that was rampant in those institutions. One of them talks about her experience.
Replacement theory, explained; The danger of buy now, pay later loans
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe suspected gunman in the Buffalo grocery store mass shooting allegedly cited a racist theory that the white population has been systematically reduced and "replaced." We break down the origins of replacement theory, and how it's gained traction in right-wing media. And, buy now, pay later loans are increasingly popular. They can be convenient, but read the fine print and watch out for debt, says one business analyst.
The precise art of making olive oil; 'Invisible Child' details toll of homelessness
May 16, 2022 16:58 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBChef Kathy Gunst visited ancient trees in Italy to demystify the process of making olive oil. Now she has three new recipes for you. And, "Invisible Child" chronicles the life of one girl dealing with homelessness. New York Times writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Andrea Elliott tells us about the decade she spent with Dasani.
History of abortion rights; Author Vanessa Hua's new novel 'Forbidden City'
May 13, 2022 16:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAuthor Vanessa Hua talks about her new novel, "Forbidden City," about a teenage girl from a small village who is selected to serve the Communist Party and Chairman Mao Zedong at the start of the Cultural Revolution in China. And, the draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade cites a tradition of laws criminalizing abortion. But that's not the whole history, history professor Leslie Reagan explains.
How to catch the total lunar eclipse; Book recommendations on Roe, LGBTQ rights
May 13, 2022 16:53 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe continental United States and all of South America will have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse Sunday night. Sky & Telescope's Kelly Beatty tells us how to catch a glimpse. And, "The Stacks" host Traci Thomas shares a list of books that can help illuminate the history of the Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, and LGBTQ rights.
What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for birth control; Monetary fines in schools
May 12, 2022 17:41 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMedical and legal experts say the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could have implications for other reproductive rights such as contraception and IVF. NPR's Sarah McCammon reports. And, Illinois law bans schools from fining students as discipline, but a new investigation from the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica finds police have been doing it for them. Reporter Jennifer Smith Richards joins us.
The environmental cost of deep sea mining; Delays in routine cancer screenings
May 12, 2022 17:40 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBElectric vehicles and other new technologies that may help alleviate climate change sometimes rely on rare metals and minerals found at the bottom of the ocean. Professor Douglas McCauley is against deep-sea mining. He joins us. And, Dr. Brian Englum talks about how the pandemic-caused delays in routine cancer screenings are leading to more advanced cancers that are harder to treat.
Author Sy Montgomery talks hawks; Craig McNamara's 'Because Our Fathers Lied'
May 11, 2022 17:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAuthor and naturalist Sy Montgomery talks about her new book "The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty" in which she writes about working with hawks as they hunt. And, Craig McNamara talks about "Because Our Fathers Lied: A Memoir of Truth and Family, from Vietnam to Today." The new book looks at his relationship with his late father, Robert McNamara, who was defense secretary under former Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Pulitzer winner 'Covered With Night'; America's baby formula crisis
May 11, 2022 17:50 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe revisit a conversation with professor Nicole Eustace about her book "Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America." The book is a co-winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in History. And, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson explains why he thinks U.S. trade policies and the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of baby formula have made the country much more vulnerable to supply chain issues.
Abortion restrictions impact on Black women; Longtime friend of Toni Morrison
May 10, 2022 16:54 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBStates are set to restrict abortion rights once the Supreme Court gives the go-ahead. Dr. Jamilla Perrit, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Washington, D.C., discusses how those restrictions will have an adverse impact on Black women. And, author A.J. Verdelle used to call Toni Morrison Miss Chloe during their longtime friendship. She writes about that relationship in her new book, "Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison."
What our cholera and COVID mistakes have in common; Evolution of diabetes tech
May 10, 2022 16:53 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn the 19th century, officials thought cholera spread through smelly air, until one maverick doctor insisted that contaminated water was the culprit. Host Scott Tong looks at how the health establishment had false assumptions about cholera and the parallels with the COVID pandemic, where experts made a similar wrong assumption about how the virus spread. And, changing technology is revolutionizing diabetes care. One journalist with Type 1 diabetes details what's new.
A neurologist's terminal cancer; What Sinn Fein's win means for Northern Ireland
May 09, 2022 16:49 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe Irish nationalist party, Sinn Fein, won a historic victory. What does that mean for the party, which supports a united Ireland, and the country? And, neurologist David J. Linden is dying but still learning. He explains what he's learned about how the human mind works in the face of impending death.
Sheryl Crow opens up about new doc; Physicians urge to allow gay men to donate blood
May 09, 2022 16:49 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBSheryl Crow became one of the few women in music able to completely control her own career. The new Showtime documentary "Sheryl" looks at her life and music. And, the American Medical Association has urged the Food and Drug Administration to allow gay men to donate blood without restrictions. State officials are joining in the push.
A family man's long-buried prison escape; Climate change and coal in Kentucky
May 06, 2022 17:24 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn January 2015, police and FBI agents showed up at the Brooklyn apartment of Bobby and Cheryl Love. It turns out that Bobby Love — a devoted husband and father — was also an escapee from a North Carolina prison. The couple joins us. And, in Kentucky, coal remains an important economic and energy generator and the reality of climate change is not one some lawmakers are willing to act on. WFPL's Ryan Van Velzer reports.
Trombone Shorty's 'Lifted'; Biden pardons Secret Service agent Abraham Bolden
May 06, 2022 17:23 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTrombone Shorty's new album "Lifted" comes on the heels of the artist's first Grammy win. He joins us. And, Abraham Bolden was the first Black man in the country to serve on a presidential detail, for former President John F. Kennedy. Bolden discusses his recent pardon by President Biden.
Rebuttal to SCOTUS abortion opinion draft; Author Steve Almond turns to fiction
May 05, 2022 18:02 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBA draft Supreme Court opinion was leaked and published this week without a key part of the record: the dissenting opinion. Kathryn Kolbert, a women's rights attorney who argued the Supreme Court case Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the '90s that reaffirmed Roe, joins us. And, author Steve Almond about his novel "All the Secrets of the World." Set during the Reagan era, the book tells the story of how the pairing of two girls for a class project leads to a disappearance and an accusation of mur...
Colorado River's reservoirs; McDonald's and Black capitalism
May 05, 2022 17:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIf the water level at the country's second-largest reservoir, Lake Powell, drops about another 30 feet, the Glen Canyon Dam will be unable to create hydroelectric power. Host Peter O'Dowd visited Lake Powell on the Utah-Arizona border and saw just how far the water has fallen. And, in the Civil Rights era, McDonald's worked with the federal government to encourage Black citizens to own franchises in their communities. Historian Marcia Chatelain joins us.
The hidden history of 'Black Dolls'; Ukraine war could cause food crisis in Africa
May 04, 2022 16:44 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBDominque Jean-Louis, co-curator of "Black Dolls" at the New York Historical Society in New York City, talks about the exhibit. And, 14 countries in Africa get at least half their wheat from Russia or Ukraine. Brookings Institution fellow Danielle Resnick talks about the nations dependent on grain imports from Eastern Europe.
How 'Under the Banner of Heaven' gets Mormons right and wrong; Guaranteed income
May 04, 2022 16:33 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBFX's new series "Under the Banner of Heaven" dramatizes the very real murder of a young woman and her child in a Mormon community. Columnist Jana Riess discusses discuss what the show gets right — and wrong — about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And, thousands of Chicago residents are applying for the city's guaranteed income pilot. WBEZ's Esther Yoon-Ji Kang reports.
Budget-friendly meals; 'Healing' explores journey of an oncology nurse turned patient
May 03, 2022 17:17 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWith food costs rising, resident chef Kathy Gunst has been getting requests for lower-cost dinner options. She shares three new recipes that won't break the bank. And, Theresa Brown talks about her new book "Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient," which intertwines stories of her work as an oncology and cancer nurse with her own treatment following a breast cancer diagnosis.
History of home economics; Lake Mead levels plummet
May 03, 2022 17:13 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBDanielle Dreilinger talks about her book "The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live." The book is out in paperback Tuesday. And, water levels are so low in Lake Mead that the intakes for the city of Las Vegas are visible from the surface for the first time ever. The general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority talks about how the state is managing the shortage.
Science project solves a mystery from the Civil War; 30 years after 1992 LA riots
May 02, 2022 18:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBReports of glowing wounds on injured Civil War soldiers led to a science fair project decades later that may have solved the mystery. "Endless Thread" podcast hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson tell us more. And, "Slow Burn" host Joel Anderson talks about the latest season of the podcast, which looks at the 1992 riots in Los Angeles.
Photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier captures life in Flint; San Francisco tenants union
May 02, 2022 18:17 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBLaToya Ruby Frazier spent five years photographing people and places in Flint, Michigan. Karen Michel reports. And, Occidental College professor Peter Dreier talks about the "Right to Organize" ordinance in San Francisco that forces landlords to bargain with tenant associations. It is considered the first of its kind in the U.S.
Ukrainian folk musicians reflect on war through art; Racial trauma in Minneapolis
April 29, 2022 17:58 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWar has upended the lives of millions of Ukrainians, including the country's musicians. But many continue to make art. Radio host and music producer Dan Rosenberg joins us. And, Minneapolis resident Resmaa Menakem talks about a report on an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.
Turning the camera toward global humanitarian crises; Jupiter-Venus conjunction
April 29, 2022 17:57 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis weekend, Jupiter and Venus will be in conjunction, creating an exceptionally bright object in the predawn sky. Find out how to see it from Sky & Telescope's Diana Hannikainen. And, in the new documentary "The Will To See," filmmaker Bernard-Henri Levy goes to places around the world where war and human suffering go on, even when the rest of the world doesn't notice. He joins us.
Arizona resident saves horses from wildfire; Kids and gun deaths
April 28, 2022 17:37 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAs a wildfire swept through Flagstaff, Arizona, one woman saved nearly two dozen horses in her care. But they have no home to go back to. Kathy Oliver, who runs the Sacred Peaks Equine Sanctuary, joins us. And, in 2020, firearms were the leading cause of death for children, surpassing car crashes for the first time in 60 years. Lisa Vitale of Children's Hospital of Michigan explains how children often find guns that aren't well-hidden at home.
Fighting climate change with Indigenous practices; How KevOnStage blew up online
April 28, 2022 17:31 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIndigenous people are often viewed as research subjects. But they have critical expertise that could be used to protect land against climate change, says author and researcher Jessica Hernandez. She talks about her new book. And, comedian Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks is part of a generation of comedians who gained fame online. Over the last 12 years, he's built an audience of more than 3 million followers. He joins us.
The women who shaped hip hop; Harvard's lucrative and painful legacy of slavery
April 27, 2022 16:35 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMartha Diaz and Kashema Hutchinson talk about the all-too-often forgotten legacy of women in hip hop such as Salt-N-Pepa and Missy Elliott. And, Harvard University has released an extensive report by a committee of faculty members, about its historical ties to slavery. Tomiko Brown-Nagin, dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute, discusses the report's findings and the creation of a $100 million fund to address inequities.
'Kick Push' encourages kids to be themselves; Returning objects to Sioux tribes
April 27, 2022 16:34 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBArtist Frank Morrison discusses his new children's book "Kick Push" about a young skateboarder who has difficulty adjusting to his new neighborhood. And, the Barre Museum in Massachusetts voted this month to return some items that once belonged to Indigenous people. Nancy Cohen of New England Public Media reports.
AMC's '61st Street' star Courtney B. Vance; Clean Water Act turns 50
April 26, 2022 17:33 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn the new AMC show "61st Street," Courtney B. Vance plays a Chicago attorney who takes on the case of a young Black man accused of killing a police officer. Vance and co-executive producer Marta Cunningham join us. And, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act in 1972. With the landmark legislation turning 50 later this year, we discuss the good, bad, and ugly with Eric Shaeffer, executive director at the Environmental Integrity Project.
Family photos left behind in Chernobyl; Mother on trial of slain son's ISIS captor
April 26, 2022 17:33 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBUkrainian photographer and artist Maxim Dondyuk explains how he started collecting tens of thousands of family photographs left behind at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which exploded and melted down 36 years ago today. And, the federal trial of ISIS operative El Shafee Elsheikh ended in a guilty verdict. He was charged in the abduction, torture and deaths of hostages in Syria between 2012 and 2014. Among those killed was journalist James Foley. His mother, Diane Foley, joins us.
'Probably Ruby' explores forced Indigenous adoption; LA helps kids save for college
April 25, 2022 17:36 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn the new novel "Probably Ruby," a young Canadian woman gets pregnant in the 1970s but is forced to give up the child for adoption, partly because the father is a young Indigenous man. Author Lisa Bird-Wilson talks about the book and Canada's centuries of anti-Indigenous policy. And, Los Angeles recently opened more than 40,000 bank accounts for every first-grader in the Los Angeles Unified School District and deposited $50 in each. Professor William Elliott joins us.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss 'Raise the Roof'; Women are hungry as food costs rise
April 25, 2022 17:35 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBMusicians Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will soon embark on their first tour together in 13 years supporting their album "Raise the Roof." They join us. And, in the last year, food prices have risen nearly 9%. An analysis from the news organization The 19th finds that women are paying the steepest cost. Reporter Chabeli Carrazana tells us more.
Robert Plant and Allison Krauss 'Raise the Roof'; Women are hungry as food costs rise
April 25, 2022 17:35 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBMusicians Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will soon embark on their first tour together in 13 years supporting their album "Raise the Roof." They join us. And, in the last year, food prices have risen nearly 9%. An analysis from the news organization The 19th finds that women are paying the steepest cost. Reporter Chabeli Carrazana tells us more.
Musicians remember John Prine; Archive preserving Ukrainian language, history
April 22, 2022 16:50 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSongwriter and singer John Prine died April 7, 2020, in the early days of the pandemic. His death from COVID-19 was a shock to his fans. Musicians Amos Lee, Alison Krauss and Sturgill Simpson reflect on Prine's legacy. And, Wolodymyr Mirko Pylyshenko, a Ukrainian-American in Rochester, New York, gathered Ukrainian poems, books, pamphlets and family histories that told of Ukrainian persecution and identity. His daughter talks about the archive.
Spring chicken recipes; Pond skimming returns to Colorado slopes
April 22, 2022 16:48 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBResident chef Kathy Gunst has three new chicken recipes for spring, including chicken Milanese and braised chicken with leeks, artichokes, and spring herbs. And, it's the end of ski season in Colorado — and that means it's time for pond skimming. Stina Sieg of Colorado Public Radio reports.
Napa's first Black woman winemaker; Rest as a form of resistance
April 21, 2022 16:43 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBVictoria Coleman is blazing a trail in the world of California winemaking. She's the first Black woman to be named a head winemaker in Napa Valley, at Lobo Wines. She joins us. And, Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry, talks about why prioritizing rest is a form of resistance.
Pianist BLKBOK plays it all, from Cardi B to his own inventions; Future of Hillsong
April 21, 2022 16:26 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBBLKBOK is a classically trained pianist who covers musicians like Cardi B but also writes his own music based on current events. He joins us to discuss his work. And, global megachurch Hillsong is in crisis. Christianity Today reporter Mike Cosper talks about Hillsong's problems and its future.
Is there life on Europa?; Animal kingdom proves 'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You'
April 20, 2022 17:53 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBA group of scientists studying glaciers down here on Earth say they've found clues on Europa, a moon of Jupiter, pointing toward the ingredients for life. Professor Dustin Schroeder joins us with more. And, author Glenn Boozan talks about the new book "There Are Moms Way Worse Than You." The book uses examples of bad parenting from the animal kingdom to soothe moms who might be worried about their parenting skills.
Mask mandate for air travel ends; Exhibit celebrates playwright August Wilson
April 20, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBA judge's ruling striking down the federal mask mandate on domestic flights in the U.S. has been met with celebration, concern and confusion. Dr. William Schaffner joins us to discuss. And, a new exhibit in Pittsburgh celebrates the life and career of one of the country's most important playwrights, August Wilson. WESA's Bill O'Driscoll reports.
The end of transportation mask mandates; More countries eye NATO membership
April 19, 2022 16:43 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAirlines and airports have removed their mask mandates after a federal judge struck down the CDC's authority to impose them, while other transit networks have kept requirements in place. Transportation analyst Seth Kaplan explains the new patchwork of mandates. And, Russia's invasion of Ukraine may have backfired in one way: It has prompted longtime neutral countries Finland and Sweden to consider joining NATO. Jason Moyer of the Wilson Center explains what's at stake.
How one Chicago politician wielded immense power; Queer love in Glasgow
April 19, 2022 16:37 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAuthor Douglas Stewart writes vividly about addiction, love and queer adolescence in working-class Glasgow. He wrote Booker Prize-winning "Shuggie Bain" and the new novel "Young Mungo." And, Michael Madigan was the speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives for 36 years, the longest reign of any legislative leader in the country. A new book tells the story of his rise from Chicago machine politics and his fall from grace amid a corruption investigation.
Housing prices jump; Backlash as online forum celebrates COVID-19 deaths
April 18, 2022 15:52 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe price of housing has skyrocketed during the pandemic, increasing about 20% nationwide in the last year. Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and host of "Jill on Money," discusses what it means for buyers and borrowers. And, the r/TheHermanCainAward is a subreddit that "awards" people who die from coronavirus complications after publicly expressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy online. It's drawing backlash.
First female Boston Marathon runner; Rachmaninoff's 'Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor'
April 18, 2022 15:48 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBFifty years ago, women were not allowed to run in the Boston Marathon due to a myriad of false assumptions about the female anatomy. Sara Mae Berman ran anyway. And, Here & Now classical music opinionator Fran Hoepfner discusses Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, and why we shouldn't "cancel" classic Russian artists during the war against Ukraine.
Student loan pause helps borrowers; Safe drug injection sites in Rhode Island
April 15, 2022 15:58 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBStudent loan payments have now been put on hold six times since the pandemic began more than two years ago. One of those borrowers, attorney Alpha Taylor, tells us what the extension means to him. And, Rhode Island legalized safe injection sites for drug users. But now the state has to find communities to host them, which may not be easy, as Lynn Arditi reports from Providence.