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Recent Episodes

New study confirms landslide in Alaska triggered 1,500-foot megatsunami last August

A new study finds that a megatsunami in Alaska pushed water more than 1,500 feet up the sides of a fjord near Juneau. Researchers say more monitoring is needed to prevent future catastrophes.

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Disney-owned ABC claims the FCC violated its First Amendment rights over 'The View'

The mouse is fighting back: In a legal filing, Disney challenges the Federal Communications Commission's investigation of The View--saying it infringes on the First Amendment and free speech.

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Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure

Florida's controversial immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" may be closing soon. It's been very expensive to operate.

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A critical legal deadline approaches for mailing abortion pills. What's next?

Mailing abortion pills could be illegal by Monday. We hear from Dr. Angel Foster, in Massachusetts, who prescribes to women across the country who need to manage abortions and miscarriages.

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Ginny Monk and Dave Altimari discuss their Pulitzer Prize-winning work

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to reporters Ginny Monk and Dave Altimari of the Connecticut Mirror about their Pulitzer-winning investigations on predatory towing practices.

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Saturday Sports: WNBA; NBA draft lottery; expansion of NCAA basketball tournament

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Michele Steele of the Big Ten Network about the start of the WNBA season, the NBA Draft lottery and the expansion of the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament.

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An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.

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How Arizona could benefit from a proposal to stabilize the Colorado River

Arizona farmers would be among the first affected by a new proposal to reduce water delivers from the Colorado River. They hope it leads to longer term stability.

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Revisiting Guy Goma's iconic accidental BBC interview 20 years ago this week

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Guy Goma who thought he was being interviewed for an IT job at the BBC but instead found himself live on air. His interview 20 years ago became a viral sensation.

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ACA Marketplace premiums are rising sharply. What caused this?"

Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces is more expensive than ever. Forbes Senior Healthcare Contributor Bruce Japsen tells NPR's Elissa Nadworny how we got here.

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