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Creating drinking water 'from thin air'; SCOTUS rules against affirmative action
June 29, 2023 16:45 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBUp to 2 million Americans don't have access to running water at home and many of those places are in the hottest, driest places in the country. As part of our climate series Reverse Course, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visits the Navajo Nation and rural El Paso County, Texas, to learn about a technology that's offering a solution. And, the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action admissions practices at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University. Alison Byerly, President of Ca...
The future of Puerto Rico's electric grid; Construction worker on Texas' heat wave
June 28, 2023 17:35 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBLast year, Hurricane Fiona knocked out electricity across Puerto Rico and exposed how vulnerable the territory's grid remains. As part of our Reverse Course series, we hear from Puerto Ricans who want to break free from the cycle of destruction by building a decentralized grid powered largely by solar energy. But, as Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports, they say the government is not doing enough to hasten that transition. And we included an extended conversation with Energy Secretary Jennife...
Abandoned oil wells cause climate disaster in Louisiana; USDA approves lab-grown meat
June 27, 2023 20:03 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOil and gas wells off the coast of Louisiana are leaking climate-warming methane. Though the federal government has put money toward plugging them up, residents are still suffering. So some environmental groups are taking matters into their own hands. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports from the Gulf Coast. And, the Supreme Court has ruled against a fringe legal election theory. The court ruled that state constitutions do protect voting rights in federal elections. Law professor and former Jus...
'Climate smart' trees sprout in Minnesota; Nonfiction book recommendations
June 26, 2023 19:03 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the first part of our Reverse Course series, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd goes deep into the Northwoods of Minnesota to learn how trees adapted to warmer climates might help the state's forests thrive long into the future. And, a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott overrides worker protections, taking away water breaks from construction workers in order to regulate businesses across Texas. Daniela Hernandez, state legislative coordinator for the Workers Defense Project in Texas, talks about th...
A better way to teach kids to read; Father and son's 'Bunnamigos' podcast
June 23, 2023 19:31 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIt's been one year since the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We look back at some of the stories shared as part of NPR's Days & Weeks series. Creator of the series NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffi joins us. And, research shows that current methods of teaching children how to read aren't as effective as they could be. But changing teaching practices has become a battleground in some states. Emily Hanford, a reporter for American Public Media, joins us. Then, father and son duo Maurice a...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib boycotts India PM Modi's speech; 10 years of 'Awesome Con'
June 22, 2023 16:42 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBProPublica reported that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rode on the private jet of Republican donor, Paul Singer, in 2008. When cases involving Singer came before the court, Alito did not recuse himself. Amanda Frost, law professor at the University of Virginia, joins us. And, Rep. Rashida Tlaib is boycotting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to Congress after Modi faced criticism for human rights abuses of religious minorities in India. Tlaib joins us. Them, Washinton D.C.'s "...
Unhappy at work? How to find a purposeful job; Senate considers travel for abortion
June 21, 2023 18:24 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBA number of Democratic Senators are going to the chamber's floor to call for the passage of a bill that aims to "block anti-choice states from limiting travel for abortion services." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto joins us. And, best-selling author Bruce Feiler talks about his new book, "The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World." With many Americans unhappy at their jobs and seeking new opportunities, the book lays out a path for how to proceed. Then, Holly Smale's new novel "C...
The Jonas Brothers on 'The Album;' Moving away from using BMI in health care
June 20, 2023 15:55 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBFormer President Donald Trump was indicted over his mishandling of numerous classified documents. What challenges are expected to come up as the case unfolds? Former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance tells us. And, the American Medical Association adopted a new policy discouraging doctors from using body mass index (BMI) when gauging health and obesity. But STAT News' Elaine Chen says it won't be easy to implement. Then, "The Album" is the first album from the Jonas Brothers in four years. They join ...
The grandmother of Juneteenth; North Carolina's 1st Black-owned children's bookstore
June 19, 2023 19:50 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIt's Juneteenth. 96-year-old Opal Lee has spent decades walking and advocating for the date marking actual emancipation to be recognized as a national holiday. She was part of the celebration at the White House last week marking the holiday. We revisit a conversation with her from last year. And, Victoria Scott-Miller, the founder of Liberation Station, talks about opening North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. Then, Nicole A. Taylor talks about her cookbook "Watermelon and ...
Was Martin Luther King Jr. more radical than we remember?
June 16, 2023 16:07 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWe often remember Martin Luther King Jr. as the picture of peaceful protest. And while that's not incorrect, he had more radical ideas and rhetoric that aren't as often discussed. When he was a college student, he knew he was going to "kill Jim Crow."A new biography of the civil rights leader, titled "King: A Life," explores some new revelations about the man. The book's author, Jonathan Eig, joins us.
'Big Sugar' explores exploitation on Florida's sugarcane fields; Pizza-making secrets
June 15, 2023 19:09 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThe Supreme Court decided to leave intact the Indian Child Welfare Act, which gives Native American families and tribal members priority in the adoption of Native American children. Journalist Rebecca Nagle tells us more. Then, in the 1980s and '90s, thousands of workers from mostly Jamaica came to Belle Glade, Florida, each year to cut sugarcane by hand. But while big corporations got rich, the workers were forced to do extremely dangerous work for little pay. "Big Sugar" podcast host Celest...
Ruth Solorzano suffered sexual abuse for years. It led to her having 6 abortions
June 14, 2023 19:19 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis podcast episode includes descriptions of rape and sexual assault. Starting when she was 12 years old, Ruth Solorzano suffered rape and sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, Edwin Cuxeva. It went on for 7 years. As a result, Solorzano had to get six abortions at different abortion clinics across California, using a fake name so there would be no record. After keeping the abuse a secret for years, Solorzano went to the police in 2021 and Cuxeva was sentenced to 28 years in prison la...
'Indigikitchen' celebrates Native foods; A Trump-appointed judge will hear his case
June 13, 2023 19:10 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFormer President Donald Trump will appear at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday. He faces 37 charges. The Washington Post's Ann Marimow takes a closer look at the judge in the case, Aileen Cannon. And, "Full Disclosure" host Roben Farzad talks about the latest on the sagging commercial real estate market in San Francisco. Then, traditional indigenous foods such as corn, beans and squash — known as "the three sisters" — are not just good for the environment, but ...
I-95 collapses in Philadelphia; Trump exemplifies 'cult leader dynamics'
June 12, 2023 16:29 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBA tanker truck fire caused part of Philadelphia's Interstate 95 to collapse. We get the latest from WHYY's Tom MacDonald. And, following his federal indictment last week, former President Donald Trump has said "this is the final battle" and that he will "never leave" the presidential race. New York University professor and fascism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us to explain what his rhetoric means. Then, Pat Robertson — founder the Christian Broadcasting Network, host of "The 700 Club," and cre...
What Trump indictment means for politics; Wildfire season forecast
June 09, 2023 18:58 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAxios' Margaret Talev and the Associated Press's Darlene Superville discuss the political fallout from Thursday's indictment of former President Donald Trump for mishandling of classified documents. And Jim Wallmann, a meteorologist with the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, talks about the expected wildfire season in the U.S. Then, in her new book "Tenderheart," Chinese-Australian chef Hetty Lui McKinnon shares stories of what it was like to lose a parent as a child and how s...
Moms for Liberty labeled as extremist group; 'Diablo IV' game debuts successfully
June 08, 2023 17:02 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Supreme Court released its long-anticipated ruling in an Alabama voting rights case. The Court also ruled on a big Medicaid case on Thursday. Spencer Overton, a professor of law at The George Washington University, and Cornell University associate professor Jamila Michener join us. And, Moms for Liberty has been a proponent of book banning and tamping down on teaching about race and sexuality in public schools. In its annual report, the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled Moms for Liberty...
How poor air quality impacts health; 'Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV' doc
June 07, 2023 18:35 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBA number of cities and towns in the East and North East United States are under air quality warnings Wednesday because of wildfires in Canada. Dr. Neela Tummala talks about the health risks associated with poor air quality. And, who will pay to clean dangerous PFAS chemicals out of our water supplies? One settlement and one pending case might provide some clues. Grist reporter Zoya Teirstein explains. Then, Nam June Paik's been called the "father of video art." And he was — but he was so much...
Latest on 'Cop City' in Atlanta; Can Jan. 6 rioters legally fundraise?
June 06, 2023 17:49 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWe get the latest on Atlanta's "Cop City" from Chamian Cruz of WABE. The Atlanta City Council voted to provide funding for the controversial police and fire training facility. And, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending migrants who land in Texas away to other cities for months now. Shelter beds in Chicago are full, with hundreds of migrants resigned to sleeping on the floors of police stations. WBEZ's Michael Puente joins us. Then, Jan. 6 rioters are raising thousands of dollars online for ...
Is the 'Fight for 15' outdated?; State Farm halts home insurance in California
June 05, 2023 20:50 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBHalifax, Nova Scotia, Mayor Mike Savage talks about the massive wildfire that forced 16,000 people from their homes. And, Bloomberg's Eliyahu Kamisher discusses State Farm's decision to stop accepting applications for homeowner's insurance in California. Then, is $15 an hour a livable wage to raise a family? Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Rick Wartzman says wages need a big boost and that $20 per hour should be the floor, not the aspiration. The author of "Still Broke: Walmart's R...
Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric during Pride Month; Scripps National Spelling Bee winner
June 02, 2023 15:57 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBAfter passing in the House, the debt ceiling bill has landed before the Senate. Now, the Senate is rushing to pass it before Monday. NBC's Scott Wong and Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson join us. And, June is LGBTQ Pride Month, but anti-LGBTQ sentiment is harshing many celebrations. We speak with Tuck Woodstock, journalist, educator and host of the "Gender Reveal" podcast. Then, 14-year-old Dev Shah won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating hundreds of other spellers. The eighth grader joins ...
Summer grilling recipes; Activist challenges Uganda's new anti-LGBTQ law
June 01, 2023 18:44 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBKasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, a founding mother of the LGBTQ rights movement in Uganda, talks about her challenge to Uganda's new law that calls for the death penalty for some gay people. And, MSNBC's Ali Velshi, discusses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data that shows fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2022 compared to the year before. Then, as another summer grilling season begins, resident chef Kathy Gunst has new recipes to share. Plus, Samantha Brown, host of her travel ser...
The history of spy animals; 'Blue Ribbon Kitchen' offers award-winning recipes
May 31, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBRecycling plastic creates microplastics that contaminate the air and water, a new study found. Grist reporter Joseph Winters joins us to talk about what this means amid a pollution crisis. And, an alleged Russian spy has surfaced in the waters of Sweden. The spy, Hvaldimir, is a beluga whale. There is a long history of animals being used for espionage in military conflict, and Manchester Metropolitan University lecturer Gervase Phillips joins us to unpack it. Then, Linda Skeens won 25 ribbons...
What's next for the debt ceiling deal?; Andy Cohen's 'Daddy Diaries'
May 30, 2023 16:36 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBA six-story building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed and nine people have been rescued so far. Officials say the building is a total loss and will be demolished on Tuesday. WVIK's Herb Trix joins us. Then, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reached a proposed deal on the debt ceiling debate. The House Rules Committee will consider it. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), who helped negotiate the deal, joins us. And Samantha Sanders, director of government affairs and advocacy for the Ec...
Montford Point Marine shares experience with racial segregation; Summer movie picks
May 29, 2023 19:05 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe House is slated to vote Wednesday on the debt ceiling deal hashed out over the weekend by President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti and the Washington Post's Jeff Stein join us. And, First Sgt. William "Jack" McDowell, Marine Corps was among the first Black men enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. His granddaughter, Sonia Smith Kang, tells us about his service. Then, Memorial Day is the traditional start of th...
La Marisoul and Los Texmaniacs' 'Corazones and Canciones'; Misogynoir in hip-hop
May 26, 2023 18:30 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBLa Marisoul and Max Baca of Los Texmaniacs talk about their latest album, "Corazones and Canciones." And, Maverick City Music is a diverse collective that's changing the Christian music landscape. Maverick City Music co-founder Jonathan Jay and member Norman Gyamfi talk about what they bring to contemporary Christian music. Then, Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael, hosts of the NPR podcast "Louder Than A Riot," talk about how the specific discrimination against Black women plays out in hip-hop.
Companies pull back LGBTQ support; How one Tina Turner superfan cherishes her legacy
May 25, 2023 18:05 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBTarget says it's removing some of its Pride Month merchandise from store shelves after it received threats that made employees feel unsafe. But critics say that Target's decision sends a signal to right-wing extremists that their intimidation is working. NBC News' Ben Collins tells us more. And, Tina Turner was a true icon in every sense of the word. Superfan Donovan Marcelle, who once had the opportunity of a lifetime performing with her on stage during her reunion tour in 2000, joins us. Th...
Uvalde pastors reflect on 1 year since shooting; A24's 'You Hurt My Feelings'
May 24, 2023 16:40 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOne year ago, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. The community is still grieving. Pastor Tony Gruben and Pastor Joe Ruiz join us. And, A24's film "You Hurt My Feelings" explores the dynamic of a marriage in crisis after the wife discovers her husband has been lying about liking her latest book. Writer-director Nicole Holofcener joins us. Then, how many Kyles does it take to break a world record? An event in Kyle, Texas sought to answer that...
How a baby's early experiences shape their health later in life; Colorado River deal
May 23, 2023 15:48 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBArizona Department of Water Resources director Tom Buschatzke and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot talk about a temporary deal to restrict the use of Colorado River water while Western states come up with a longer-term plan to share the river's limited water amid a historic drought. And, researchers are learning more about how relationships with caregivers and sound nutrition can impact a child's immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems as they get older. Dr. Jack Sho...
The labor fight against AI; Military spouses often feel overwhelmed and alone
May 22, 2023 16:49 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBA big part of the WNBA's growing popularity is the return of Brittney Griner — the star player returning to the Phoenix Mercury after enduring a harrowing stay in Russian detention. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd was at her first home game on Sunday night. Then, AI has become a sticking point in the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America. What happens in Hollywood could have implications for other industries, too. Signal Foundation President Meredith Whittaker tells us more. Then, many of ...
3 fresh pea dishes to celebrate the end of winter; Shakespeare's first folio
May 19, 2023 16:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOfficials at the Alpine Crest Elementary School canceled a program designed by librarian Caroline Mickey to be sensitive to children who might not have a mother. Mickey and Hamiton County School Board representative Ben Connor join us. And, Shakespeare's first folio was published 400 years ago. The Folger Shakespeare Library in D.C. has 82 of the 235 known surviving copies and is currently renovating to exhibit them all free to the public. Folger librarian Greg Prickman tells us more. Then, r...
'Love to Love You, Donna Summer'; Drug overdoses in U.S. slightly increased in 2022
May 18, 2023 16:47 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe World Meteorological Organization found that our planet is on track to break record levels of heat over the next five years And we may pass a major climate change threshold. MSNBC's Ali Velshi joins us. And, Columbia University professor Katherine Keyes talks about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that found drug overdose deaths increased by 2% last year. Then, between 1976 and 1982, Donna Summer had more top-10 hits than any other recording artist. Now, the new docum...
Women senators fight South Carolina abortion ban; Audiobooks recommendations
May 17, 2023 20:41 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBSouth Carolina lawmakers Katrina Shealy and Margie Bright Matthews — two of five "sister senators," a bipartisan group of the only women in the state senate who are banding together to fight a near-total ban on abortion in a special session that starts this week — join us. And, STAT's Brittany Trang talks about a promising study that tested a patch for toddlers with peanut allergies. Then, "The Stacks" podcast creator and host Traci Thomas shares recommendations from the more recent crop of a...
Ugly side of We Buy Ugly Houses; Bisa Butler's art weaves together history and hope
May 16, 2023 17:31 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSpecial counsel John Durham issued a report that criticizes the FBI for its investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins us to talk about the report. And, you've probably seen a sign that says "We Buy Ugly Houses" in your neighborhood somewhere. A new report from ProPublica uncovered the ugly side of the company's business tactics. Anjeanette Damon, one of the ProPublica reporters who reported the story, joins us. Then, Bisa Butler creates vibrant,...
Can cereal and ice cream help you sleep?; The end of Title 42
May 15, 2023 19:16 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBSheriff David Hathaway of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, talks about the situation along the border after the end of the border policy known as Title 42. Then, The City reporter Gwynne Hogan discusses the struggle to find shelter for thousands of migrants being sent to New York City. Over the weekend, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the shuttered Roosevelt Hotel will be used as a temporary shelter. And, if you're like most Americans, you may not have slept particularly well last night. Sleep-pro...
The fate of the imperiled Colorado River and attempts to mitigate disaster
May 12, 2023 14:24 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBA water shortage on the Colorado River has put tremendous strain on the states that rely on it as a main water source. The fate of California's Salton Sea is tied to the future of the river, and a catastrophic drought has only worsened conditions. As the river's water supply dwindles lower and lower, farmers in different states fight over the allocation of resources. Farmers who rely on the water to grow crops are needing to cut way down on water consumption, but some states are still receivi...
'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' drops; Efforts to save birds in danger
May 11, 2023 19:44 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe public health order Title 42 comes to an end Thursday. We speak with two migrants to hear why they left their home countries and hope to claim asylum in the U.S. Jennifer Babaie, director of legal services at Las Americas immigrant advocacy center, also joins us. And, over the past 50 years, one-third of North America's birds have disappeared, according to a 2019 study. Journalists Anders Gyllenhaal and Beverly Gyllenhaal talk about their new book "A Wing And A Prayer: The Race To Save Ou...
Whaling logs and climate change; The 11 most endangered places in the U.S.
May 10, 2023 15:56 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOn Tuesday, a jury in Manhattan found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll. Jane Manning, director of the Women's Equal Justice Project and a former sex crimes prosecutor, joins us. And, researchers found that 19th-century whaling logs contribute to climate science as sailors meticulously logged currents, weather and more. Timothy Walker from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth approached Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution wit...
'My Father's Brain' explores the effect of Alzheimer's disease; No Mow May
May 09, 2023 18:07 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBrett Cross, whose son Uziyah Garcia was killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, talks about the bill in the Texas legislature that would raise the minimum age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. And, author and cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar discusses his new book "My Father's Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer's," which intertwines information about the disease and how it's treated with his own family's story of coping when his father develop...
Is the digital media era ending?; A Day Without Child Care
May 08, 2023 16:56 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBA man drove his SUV into a crowd of people outside a shelter for migrants in Brownsville, Texas, Sunday morning. The driver killed 8 people and injured 10 others. Gaige Davila, a reporter for Texas Public Radio's Border and Immigration Desk, joins us. And, are we coming to the end of the digital media era? Ben Smith, author and former editor-in-chief of Buzzfeed News, joins us to talk about his new book "Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral" and why he ...
What options remain for Jacob Wideman?
May 05, 2023 18:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBJacob Wideman was arrested at work and brought back to prison for failing to make an appointment with a psychologist on a particular day, as directed by his parole officer. Two months later, he faced the Arizona parole board again. The parole board voted to keep Jake in prison, where he remains, possibly for life. In the final episode of Violation, we discuss what happens now and what Jake's legal options are. And we return to thorny dilemmas about the criminal justice system: When someone co...
Discontent looms over King Charles III's coronation; 'The Great American Baking Show'
May 05, 2023 16:49 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAP's Darlene Superville and Fox News' Chad Pergram discuss the week in politics, including new revelations about Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas' financial ties, as well as high-stakes debt ceiling negotiations and immigration changes next week. And, King Charles III is set to be crowned this weekend in a highly publicized coronation. And while thousands of people are likely to turn out and watch, not everyone is a fan of the monarchy. Femi Oke, host of Al Jazeera English's "The Stream,...
How one company is making millions on water; The impact of Gen Z voters
May 04, 2023 19:26 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNew reporting from ProPublica found that billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas's grand-nephew. The revelation comes after a hearing this week on Supreme Court ethics. Amanda Frost, law professor at the University of Virginia, tells us more. And, Grist's Jake Bittle talks about his investigation into "water brokers" that are profiting off of the Western water crisis. Then, two Gen Z activists — Republican Joe Mitchell and Democrat Tedd...
Cate Blanchett on Syrian refugee crisis; Gun violence rate differs across regions
May 03, 2023 15:57 - 23 minutes - 22 MBCongress has a June deadline to raise the debt ceiling, but there's a tense political standoff to be settled. It's not the first time something like this has happened. In 2011, Republicans were also trying to secure spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. NPR's Ron Elving joins us. And, the Syrian refugee crisis has been going on for 12 years now, and it hasn't shown many signs of improvement. Political violence and natural disasters have forced more than 14 million Syrians out ...
Research finds rent control reduces affordability in long run; Supreme Court reform
May 02, 2023 16:42 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn the one-year anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing from legal experts Tuesday on ethics and the Supreme Court. "Amicus" podcast host Dahlia Lithwick joins us. And, there are reports that Vice Media is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," tells us more. Then, does rent control improve housing affordability in the long run? Economist Rebecca Diamond was part of a study in S...
May Day protests erupt in France over pension reform; Who owns history?
May 01, 2023 17:07 - 25 minutes - 23 MBFirst Republic Bank is the third bank to fail this year, and the largest. What does this tell us about the financial system? Karen Shaw Petrou, co-founder and managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, joins us. And, May Day marks labor rights around the world. In France, citizens protest pension reform that plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley joins us. Then, who owns history? When documentation of historical events is often stored ...
Air Guitar World Championships; Graphic novel explores racism and oppression
August 24, 2022 19:52 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThere are some good vibrations in the air as preparations begin for the Air Guitar World Championships this Friday in Finland. Justin "Nordic Thunder" Howard, 2012 air guitar world champion and judge of this year's competition, joins us. And, we revisit a conversation with Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas, co-authors of the fantasy graphic novel "Squire" about a young girl who dreams of becoming a knight.
Cool off with cold soup recipes; College campus health care providers and abortion
August 24, 2022 19:52 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBChef Kathy Gunst shares three soup recipes that make for a simple, easy dinner or lunch and can be served cold or, if you find the weather turns, are equally good served hot. And, as the fall semester begins at colleges across the country, the health care landscape has changed in many places since the spring, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June. Dr. Jessica Higgs, president of the American College Health Association, joins us.
Preserving Detroit's United Sound Systems; 'The Impossible City'
August 23, 2022 20:06 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBMiles Davis, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin all recorded at United Sound Systems in Detroit. The 1916 brick building that houses the studio was designated a historic landmark in 2015, but local preservationists are worried that may not be enough to protect it forever. Michelle Jahra McKinney of the Detroit Sound Conservancy joins us. And, journalist Karen Cheung talks about her book "The Impossible City: A Hong Kong Memoir" and reflects on growing up in Hong Kong following the handover from ...
25 years after Rodgers & Hammerstein's Black 'Cinderella'; Testing pets for COVID
August 23, 2022 20:03 - 41 minutes - 38 MBNPR Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris revisits the iconic version of "Cinderella" staring Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston on its 25th anniversary. And, Los Angeles residents who may have exposed their pets to COVID-19 can now get their furry friends tested for free. Karen Ehnert, the chief veterinarian for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, joins us.
Santa Fe Opera's 'M. Butterfly'; Book 'Good Grief' explores pet loss
August 22, 2022 17:55 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week sees the Santa Fe Opera's final performance of the world premiere of "M. Butterfly." The opera explores issues of gender, racism and the often fraught relationship between East and West. Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa reports. And, E.B. Bartels, the author of the new book "Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter," talks about the human-pet bond and why their pets' passing can cause owners profound grief.