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It's your home or your pet; How to protect yourself from the heat
July 25, 2022 17:18 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMany Americans say they can't live without their pets, but some can't live with them because of unaffordable pet fees. And like many other forms of housing discrimination, research shows these fees affect low-income tenants and tenants of color the most. Carol Mithers, a journalist and author who has been following this issue, joins us. And, heat can harm you in more ways than you might think. WBUR's Martha Bebinger reports on the dangers and ways you can prevent them.
The battle against the opioid industry; Conservative judge turns to romantic fiction
July 25, 2022 17:17 - 40 minutes - 37 MBPurdue Pharma and the Sackler family are a big part of this story about the availability of opioids — but there's much more to it. Washington Post investigative reporters Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham join us to talk about their new book, "American Cartel." And, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III talks about why he decided to write the romantic novel "Love at Deep Dusk."
Harvesting rainwater in the desert; Ranching for the birds
July 22, 2022 17:40 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWith reservoirs on the Colorado River falling to dangerously low levels, states that rely on it are facing significant cuts. Tucson Rainwater harvesters talk about their methods that might help the West survive a megadrought. And, a conservation project is partnering with ranchers to protect birds and promote sustainable agriculture in the West. Boise State Public Radio's Ashley Ahearn reports.
'Do The Work' tells readers how to dismantle racism; Extreme heat on social media
July 22, 2022 17:40 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBComedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his new book, "Do The Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" and the latest season of his CNN show, "United Shades of America." And, it's really hot in a lot of places — which is dangerous. Journalist and former weather anchor Femi Oke talks about how social media users are talking about the extreme heat sweeping the globe.
Maine as a climate refuge; Muscogee Creek Nation gets a say in Okefenokee Swamp
July 21, 2022 17:39 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAs many regions of the United States endure the extreme effects of climate change, some scientists believe interior Maine could be a refuge. Maine Public Radio's Fred Bever reports. And, the Muscogee Creek Nation was forced by the government to leave Georgia two centuries ago. But a new move by the Biden administration will give them a say in the management of the Okefenokee Swamp, a part of the tribe's ancestral history. WABE's Molly Samuel reports.
Sharks aren't out to get you; One-stop shop with laundry and fresh donuts
July 21, 2022 17:34 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis Shark Week, marine conservation scientist David Shiffman hopes people will reconsider how the animals are portrayed in media. Film music historian Jon Burlingame also joins us to talk about why the score to the 1975 film "Jaws" is so effective at scaring us. And, at the Washboard Donut Shoppe in Tupper Lake, New York, you can snack on freshly made donuts while you do your laundry and buy souvenirs. Emily Russell of NCPR reports.
Making friends as an adult; Lab-bred chimpanzee dilemma
July 20, 2022 17:45 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMaking friends isn't always easy. We revisit host Peter O'Dowd's conversation with psychologist and University of Maryland professor Marisa G. Franco about the difficulties of making friends as an adult and tips for meeting someone new. And, many lab-bred chimpanzees are living in sanctuaries that can't afford to take care of them without extra help. Rachel Fobar, a National Geographic investigative reporter who looked into this dilemma, joins us.
Berry tasty recipes; Questions remain about 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author
July 20, 2022 17:42 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe possibilities of what you can do with summer's tart, sweet, bursting-with-juice berries are endless. Resident chef Kathy Gunst shares four new recipes. And, a young woman becomes the subject of a murder investigation in this film adaptation of Delia Owens' 2018 best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing." But some questions linger about the author's involvement in a fatal shooting in the 1990s. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.
Four-day work week in U.K.; Chicago reduces police in public schools
July 19, 2022 19:28 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBA new pilot program in the United Kingdom is asking 3,300 workers across a number of industries to work four-day work weeks instead of five. The workers will be paid the same amount and are expected to be as productive as they would be working five days a week. Boston College professor and lead researcher of the four-day work week pilot Juliet Schorfor joins us.
'Aftershock' explores Black maternal mortality; Figuring out remote work
July 19, 2022 19:11 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe maternal mortality rate for Black women is three times higher than the rate for white women in the U.S. The new documentary "Aftershock" profiles two Black women who died after giving birth and looks at how their families are working to prevent other women from dying. Paula Eiselt, who co-directed the film with Tonya Lewis Lee and Shawnee Benton Gibson, joins us. And, remote work is still a challenge two and a half years after some office workers went home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wh...
'Aftershock' explores Black maternal mortality; figuring out remote work
July 19, 2022 19:11 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe maternal mortality rate for Black women is three times higher than the rate for white women in the U.S. The new documentary "Aftershock" profiles two Black women who died after giving birth and looks at how their families are working to prevent other women from dying. Paula Eiselt, who co-directed the film with Tonya Lewis Lee and Shawnee Benton Gibson, joins us. And, remote work is still a challenge two and a half years after some office workers went home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wh...
Teen banjo sensation Nora Brown; Monkeypox outbreak
July 18, 2022 17:02 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJust shy of her 17th birthday, teenage phenom Nora Brown already has an NPR Tiny Desk concert under her belt and a third album on the way. She joins us to talk about making her spin on banjo classics. And, have we missed the opportunity to contain the Monkeypox virus? We hear from Dr. Jay Varma, an epidemiologist and infectious disease expert.
Teens are in high demand for jobs this summer; Online scams
July 18, 2022 17:02 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn the midst of a labor shortage, teens are in high demand for summer jobs. We hear from teens about their job experience and from economist Alicia Modestino. And, it's the season for online scams. Jill Schlesinger, business analyst at CBS News, tells us what to watch out for.
Tops supermarket in Buffalo reopens; Biden bound for Saudi Arabia
July 15, 2022 19:46 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe Tops Friendly Markets supermarket in east Buffalo is reopening Friday after a gunman killed 10 people in May. We hear from Jillian Hanesworth, Buffalo's first poet laureate and a social justice activist. And, President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia as his tour of the Middle East continues. NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin tells us more.
Secret Service erases Jan. 6 messages; Dangers of journalism
July 15, 2022 19:32 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBA government watchdog says the Secret Service erased text messages from Jan. 5 and 6th. Carol Leonnig, author and political investigative reporter for the Washington Post tells us more. And, "Endangered," a new documentary on HBO Max, explores the dangers of journalism and attacks on press freedom. Folha de Sao Paulo's Patricia Campos Mello and "Endangered" executive producer Ronan Farrow join us.
New mental health crisis hotline; GOP gains more party switchers
July 14, 2022 21:21 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWyoming and other Mountain West states have been dubbed "the suicide belt," but a new mental health crisis hotline could help. Wyoming suicide prevention specialist Bill Hawley joins us. And, the GOP is gaining more party switchers as new data shows voters are switching from Democrat to Republican. We learn more with Paul Westcott of the non-partisan voter data processing firm L2.
Issac Fitzgerald's 'Dirtbag, Massachusetts'; disparities in pulse oximeter readings
July 14, 2022 21:16 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIsaac Fitzgerald joins us to discuss his new memoir "Dirtbag, Massachusetts," detailing a difficult childhood and finding community in unlikely places. And, two new reports reveal patients with darker skin received less accurate pulse oximeter readings which can affect their care. STAT's Usha Lee McFarling tells us more.
Issac Fitzgerald's 'Dirtbag, Massachusetts'; Disparities in pulse oximeter readings
July 14, 2022 21:16 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIsaac Fitzgerald joins us to discuss his new memoir "Dirtbag, Massachusetts," detailing a difficult childhood and finding community in unlikely places. And, two new reports reveal patients with darker skin received less accurate pulse oximeter readings which can affect their care. STAT's Usha Lee McFarling tells us more.
The world is more stressed out than ever, survey finds; Honoring Mary McLeod Bethune
July 13, 2022 17:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBA new survey from Gallup says the world is feeling more stressed in the past year than ever before. Julie Ray, managing editor for World News at Gallup, tells us more. And, a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune is being added to the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall, replacing a Confederate general. Dr. Julius John of Bethune-Cookman University joins us.
Hospitals use collaborative robots to help deliver medicine; Emmy nominations
July 13, 2022 17:24 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHospitals are turning to cobots – collaborative robots – to help deliver medications and supplies to nurses. Cris Barrish of WHYY tells us more. And, a slew of shows are aiming to snatch up an Emmy this season. Among them, newcomer "Abbott Elementary" shines while HBO and HBO Max dominate nominations. Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour joins us.
NASA releases stunning images from space telescope; Vasectomy interest surges
July 12, 2022 18:14 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBGorgeous new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal glittering nurseries and galaxies. Harvard University astronomy professor Alyssa Goodman joins us. And, since the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, interest in vasectomy surgeries has surged. "Vasectomy King" Dr. Doug Stein tells us more.
Study reveals new information about long-haul COVID; Finding healing through flowers
July 12, 2022 18:14 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBA new study out of Boston has revealed that the presence of spike proteins could be the reason behind long-haul COVID in some patients. Lead author Dr. David Walt joins us. And, through growing flowers, veteran Charley Jordan found healing. Now he wants to help other vets. WPLN's Blake Farmer shares more with us.
Orangeburg Massacre bowling alley gets restored; Sri Lanka faces political turmoil
July 11, 2022 18:32 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn 1968, the National Guard fired into a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, South Carolina, leaving three dead and nearly two dozen others wounded. The protests broke out after a bowling alley — which is now being restored to commemorate the tragedy — refused to desegregate. Center for Creative Partnerships president Ellen Zisholtz and lawyer Bakari Sellers join us. And, Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa agreed to resign on Wednesday after weekend-long demonstrations over food and fuel shor...
No recession — yet; Ukrainian folk instrument is a tool for resistance
July 11, 2022 18:31 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWith June job numbers hitting 372,000, economists breathed a sigh of relief. But, is a recession still a valid concern for Americans? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses. And, Russia's attacks on Ukraine are not just territorial, they're cultural, too. Ukrainians living in the U.S. are teaching younger generations how to play a traditional instrument called the bandura as a form of resistance. Ali Oshinskie reports.
Why house music is having a moment; Cooking-inspired romance novels raise the heat
July 08, 2022 17:54 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat do Beyoncé's and Drake's newest releases have in common? They both draw heavily from the house music genre, created in the 1980s in Chicago. DJ Jesse Saunders joins us to discuss house music's history and impact. And, cooking-inspired romance novels are topping to-read lists everywhere. But what is it about the kitchen that makes it the perfect setting to fall in love? Eater's Bettina Makalintal joins us to answer that question.
Marketing beefalo to consumers; OB/GYN explains patient care uncertainties
July 08, 2022 17:52 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBBeefalo, a crossbreed of cattle and bison, is a lean meat that's not readily available in most grocery stores. But some beefalo ranchers are trying to change that. Jonathan Ahl of Harvest Public Media reports. And, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, legislation around abortion was left up to state jurisdiction. This presents difficulties for physicians. Dr. Katie McHugh joins us to share her recent experiences.
Lettuce enjoy summer salad recipes; New film explores Leonard Cohen's life
July 07, 2022 17:50 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBKathy Gunst wants to open up your view of what a salad can be beyond a side dish, an afterthought or just plain lettuce. She shares three new recipes. And, the documentary "Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song" explores the life of the music icon and his most famous song. Music journalist Larry "Ratso" Sloman, who appears in the documentary, joins us.
Bats, bees and birds dying of noise pollution; Louis Armstrong's daughter opens up
July 07, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBFor animals, noise pollution is a disorienting death sentence with catastrophic consequences. Atlantic writer Ed Yong joins us. And, only decades after the death of Louis Armstrong would the world come to know that he had a daughter. Sharon Preston-Folta opens up about their complicated relationship in the documentary "Little Satchmo." Stephanie Colombini of WUSF reports.
Highland Park community reacts; Mental health of migrant children in custody
July 06, 2022 17:32 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe community of Highland Park is coming to terms with the mass shooting that left seven dead and dozens more injured. The Anti-Defamation League's Midwest regional director and resident David Goldenberg, who was at the parade in the morning before the attack took place, joins us. And, Reveal senior reporter Aura Bogado talks with us about her investigation into the mental health of migrant children held in government custody in the first three months of the Biden administration.
Summer reading suggestions for kids; One woman's planned pregnancy abortion story
July 06, 2022 17:25 - 42 minutes - 39 MBVirginia Children's Book Festival executive director Juanita Giles talks about recommendations for books for kids 12 and under. And, we turn to a woman who recently chose to get a legal abortion in California. It was a decision she and her husband made after discovering that their baby suffered from a chromosomal abnormality that would cause organ malformations that result in late a miscarriage, stillbirth or death within weeks of birth. Sara tells her story.
Black girls left behind by Title IX; Somalia faces food crisis amid war in Ukraine
July 05, 2022 17:39 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBTina Sloan Green has dedicated her career to leveling the playing field for girls and women of color and founded the Black Women in Sports Foundation. Sloan Green joins us to discuss how Title IX left Black girls behind. And, the Washington Post's Sudarsan Raghavan talks about the desperate situation in Somalia, where Russia's blockade of Ukrainian wheat is adding to a series of crises that could lead to a famine more deadly than the last one in 2011.
Ann Leary's new book 'The Foundling'; VA offers clean needles for veterans
July 05, 2022 17:37 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBAnn Leary's new book, "The Foundling," centers around a young woman who gets a job at an institution designed to prevent "feeble-minded" women from reproducing. Leary joins us. And, the Department of Veteran Affairs Clean Syringe program provides veterans who inject drugs with clean supplies and information about preventing overdoses and infections. Stephanie Colombini of WUSF reports.
Baseball fans split on the wave; The summer of 'revenge travel'
July 04, 2022 17:03 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAttend any sporting event and you're bound to witness the wave. But while some baseball fans love it, others look on in annoyance. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela encapsulates the debate. And, revenge travel is here — Americans 'sticking it to COVID' by going on holiday regardless of the risks. In Italy, crowds have been growing so big that some tourists can't see the major sights. Adam Raney reports.
'The Greatest Beer Run Ever'; Summer travel snags
July 04, 2022 17:03 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJohn "Chickie" Donohue talks about his book "The Greatest Beer Run Ever," which tells the story of a trip he made to Vietnam in November 1967 to deliver beer to his buddies from their New York City neighborhood. And, Southwest and American Airlines delayed nearly 30% of trips this weekend. Derek Thompson, staff writer for The Atlantic, says the chaos at airports is part of something bigger: Nothing Works Syndrome. He joins us.
The tasty rebrand of Asian carp; FIFA's use of AI
July 01, 2022 18:06 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIf you can't beat 'em, eat 'em. That's the new battle cry for Illinois fisheries managers who are trying to rebrand four invasive species of Asian carp. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. And, it's no secret that soccer fans are extremely passionate about the game — but in recent years, some of that fan fervor has crossed the line into online harassment of players. Femi Oke, host of "The Stream" on Al Jazeera English, joins us.
California passes the nation's strictest plastic law; Tips and advice on medical debt
July 01, 2022 18:05 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBCalifornia says two-thirds of all plastic packaging must be recyclable or compostable within the next decade. Senior editor for Bloomberg Michael Regan joins us. And, a joint investigation by Kaiser Health News and NPR has found that 100 million Americans are struggling with debt arising from healthcare costs. Jeanne Pinder, CEO and founder of ClearHealthCosts.com, shares her tips and advice.
Mary Pipher's new memoir; Kansas City's gay rights movement before Stonewall
June 30, 2022 17:34 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBBest-selling author of "Reviving Ophelia" Mary Pipher talks about her new memoir, "A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence." And, before the Stonewall Inn raid in 1969, gay rights groups organized in Kansas City, Missouri, creating inroads of their own. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin reports.
Big Mama Thorton's original 'Hound Dog'; Texas talk show host comes out trans
June 30, 2022 17:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBElvis Presley's hit "Hound Dog" actually belongs to blues singer Willie Mae Thornton, also known as Big Mama Thornton. Author Maureen Mahon tells us about Thorton and the impact of Black women on rock 'n' roll. And, Mikaela Taylor, the host of the "Morning Mayhem Show" in Kerrville, Texas, has publicly came out to her listeners as a transgender woman. Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports.
Summer reading picks; Author Xiran Jay Zhao talks new LGBTQ+ book
June 29, 2022 18:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBCreator and host of "The Stacks" Traci Thomas shares some summer reading suggestions. And, best-selling author Xiran Jay Zhao talks about their latest book, "Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor. It centers around a gay Chinese American boy who discovers he was born to host the spirit of the first Chinese emperor.
North Carolina grapples with PFAS contamination; An ode to a beloved suitcase
June 29, 2022 18:28 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency now says there is no safe amount of the "forever chemical" PFAS in drinking water. WHQR's Kelly Kenoyer explains how the warning is playing out at a North Carolina chemical plant. And, Katy Sewall of "The Bittersweet Life" podcast shares an essay on the impossible challenge of looking objectively at a much-loved piece of luggage.
Diablo: Immortal controversy: Florida synagogue sues over abortion restrictions
June 28, 2022 17:48 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBDiablo: Immortal has raked in a reported $24 million in its first two weeks as a free, downloadable game. However, some people say their business model tricks users into spending money. Polygon's Maddy Myers joins us. And, a law, that takes effect on June 6 in Florida that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, is being challenged on religious grounds by a Jewish synagogue in Palm Beach County. They say Florida's law violates the right to freedom of religion and privacy in Florida's Constitution...
It's thyme for herb season; Don't worry about the robot revolution
June 27, 2022 18:23 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBKathy Gunst's three new recipes are all herb-forward ("herbaceous" as chefs might say) as well as a guide to some of her favorite herbs. And, earlier this month, Google engineer Blake Lemoine claimed the company's artificial intelligence had achieved sentience. While Lemoine's claims made waves online, many experts are pretty skeptical. University of Washington professor Emily M. Bender joins us.
How to survive an economic downturn; HIV challenges still remain
June 27, 2022 18:23 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMany economists are talking about the threat of a possible recession within the next year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us. And, while there have been many advances in HIV treatment and prevention, advocates say there are still barriers to treatment, particularly in Black and Latino communities. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela reports.
The future of Miranda rights; The internet reacts to the end of Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022 18:03 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBA Supreme Court ruling on Jun. 23 stripped away a person's ability to sue for damages if evidence is procured without police reading their Miranda rights. University of Michigan law professor Eve Brensike Primus joins us. And, Femi Oke, host of The Stream on Al Jazeera, assesses how online communities are responding to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Women's rights attorney reacts to Roe; John Dean reflects on Jan. 6 hearings
June 24, 2022 18:02 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBLongtime women's rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert joins us after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. She argued the Supreme Court case Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the 1990s that reaffirmed Roe. And, has there been a "John Dean moment" in the Jan. 6 hearings? Let's ask Dean, former White House counsel who testified in the Watergate hearings.
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke on grief; Why there are few Black doctors in the U.S.
June 23, 2022 18:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAuthor and activist Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, talks about the immense amount of grief we're all feeling. And, the percentage of Black doctors hasn't changed in 40 years. New reporting finds Black residents get more harshly disciplined and thrown out of their programs at a much higher rate than their white counterparts. Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice joins us.
Remembering Surfside collapse victims; Mashama Bailey wins outstanding chef award
June 23, 2022 18:15 - 42 minutes - 39 MBCondo law expert Evan McKenzie talks about changes in condo oversight since the collapse of Champlain Towers South one year ago Friday. Pablo Rodriguez, who lost his mother and grandmother in the deadly collapse, also joins us. And, Mashama Bailey of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia, was honored by the James Beard Foundation with the Outstanding Chef award this month. Bailey joins us.
Sisters divided by China's civil war; Black gun ownership
June 22, 2022 18:44 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHere & Now's Robin Young speaks with Brown University professor Zhuqing Lee about her new book "Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden," which tells the story of her two half- aunts, who were separated for three decades when one was stranded on an island that was claimed by China's Nationalists, while the other remained in mainland China.And, while the Senate has moved a step closer to passing a bipartisan gun safety bill Akin Olla, a Nigerian-American socialist organizer and gun owner, expl...
Art as memory and why it must be saved; Alcohol-related deaths soar
June 22, 2022 18:33 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBGalina and Yelena Lembersky fled the Soviet Union in the 1980s with hundreds of Galina's father's paintings. The paintings are now in Massachusetts, and so is the acting director of the Odesa Fine Arts Museum, Olesksandra Kovalchuk, who recently fled the war in Ukraine. Kovalchuk has been working from the U.S. to save the art left behind. The women reflect on the meaning of art as memory and the importance of saving it. And, alcohol use increased during the pandemic. One study suggests more ...
'Citizen Ashe' documentary; McCarthy-era comic opera
June 21, 2022 20:38 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe new documentary "Citizen Ashe" tells the story of the life and activism of tennis great Arthur Ashe. Ashe's brother, Johnnie joins us. And, the 1956 comic opera "Candide" by Leonard Bernstein, inspired by Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist hearings in 1954, reflects the "undercurrent of pushing ahead in spite of everything." Classical music critic Fran Hoepfner joins us.