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How The Cuomo Probe Fits Into New York AG Letitia James' Career Of Courtroom Battles

Friday, August 06, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Erik Larson of Bloomberg News on how the investigation into Gov. Cuomo fits into New York Attorney General Letitia James' long career as a politician and advocate.

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After Ethiopia Trip, USAID Administrator Samantha Power Shares View Of Conflict

Thursday, August 05, 2021

NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with USAID Administrator Samantha Power about her recent trip through Ethiopia, the conflict on the ground and how the U.S. can keep things from getting worse.

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Alexander Vindman Discusses Testifying On The Central Phone Call In Trump Impeachment

Tuesday, August 03, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about his memoir Here, Right Matters: An American Story, which describes his role in the impeachment of former President Trump.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks About 'Alarming' New Data On Breakthrough Infections

Friday, July 30, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the new CDC data on breakthrough infections and updated mask guidance.

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Drastic Drop In Life Expectancy Is Far Steeper For Black And Latino Populations

Friday, July 23, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Alicia Fernandez of UC San Francisco about new figures showing a steeper decline in life expectancy for Black and Latino populations, driven largely by the pandemic.

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Despite Positive COVID Cases, Team USA CEO Says Athletes Are Ready To Compete

Monday, July 19, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about prepping for this year's Olympics in Tokyo and what the event will look like with COVID-19 precautions such as having no spectators.

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Right To Vote: In Minnesota, Lawmakers On Both Sides Seek Changes To Voting Process

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Minnesota are putting forth bills to change the voting process in the state.

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Veterans Affairs Secretary On Gender Confirmation Surgery For Transgender Veterans

Thursday, July 08, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough about the VA's recent decision to offer gender confirmation surgery to transgender veterans, lifting a longstanding ban.

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Arizona Attorney General On Supreme Court Upholding State Voting Restrictions

Thursday, July 01, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich after the Supreme Court upheld a ban on ballots cast in the wrong precinct or collected by anyone who isn't family or a caretaker.

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'Thanks For Waiting' Author Doree Shafrir On Choosing Her Own Timeline

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Doree Shafrir about her book Thanks for Waiting and the obstacles and victories of postponing the usual milestones of success for women, like marriage, kids and career.

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Nearly 500 State Legislators Sign Letter Pleading Congress To Pass For The People Act

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Texas Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, who organized a letter signed by nearly 500 state legislators imploring Congress pass the For the People Act to expand voting rights.

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Euro 2020 Is Finally Here: These Are The Teams To Watch

Thursday, June 10, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CBS Sports HQ analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about what's different at this year's European Championship and the teams to beat heading into the kickoff on Friday.

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Oprah And Prince Harry On Mental Health, Therapy And Their New TV Series

Friday, May 21, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry about their partnership and deep dive into mental health in their new series, The Me You Can't See, on Apple TV+.

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The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, about the drawdown of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, and his call to fast-track immigration visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.

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What Role Should The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Play In U.S. Policy?

Thursday, May 13, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, director of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict program at the U.S. Institute of Peace, about the history and future of U.S. policy on the conflict.

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What Liz Cheney's Removal Means For The Future Of The GOP

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier and Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen on the future of the GOP after Wednesday's vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership.

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How Much Will Hesitancy Among Parents Affect Vaccine Rollout To Children?

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Children as young as 12 can now get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, but it may be hard to convince some parents to let them. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and pediatrician Dr. Sally Goza discuss this hesitancy.

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Duck Tales: Man Uses Naval Skills To Get 11 Ducklings Down 9 Stories

Saturday, May 08, 2021

Operation Mallard 2 is complete after Steve Stuttard helped Mrs. Mallard get her 11 ducklings down nine stories from his apartment balcony to a nearby canal.

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How To Save 11 Ducklings From Your 9th-Story Balcony — Hint: You'll Need A 'Ducket'

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

A duck decided to nest on the 9th story balcony of a former Royal Navy specialist. Using some carabiners, rope and a "ducket," Steve Stuttard helped all 11 ducklings and their mom get to the water.

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FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to ban menthol cigarettes, a move the National Medical Association has urged for years. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with the NMA's Dr. Doris Browne.

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