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D. Smith on her new documentary 'Kokomo City' that follows four trans sex workers
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director D. Smith about her new documentary. "Kokomo City" highlights the experiences of trans sex workers.
George Brown of Kool & The Gang on celebrating the band's long career
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to a patron of the party, musician George Brown of the band Kool & The Gang, about his new book, new record, and the "Celebration" of a long and funky career.
How real is the threat of AI deepfakes in the 2024 election?
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with University of California, Berkeley, digital forensics expert Hany Farid about a recent political ad that used an AI-cloned vocal clip.
The IRS will no longer knock on doors unannounced
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The IRS is discontinuing unannounced home visits as an enforcement method. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel why.
Politics chat: Trump could face political blowback from new charges after all
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The new charges against former Pres. Trump in the classified documents case are in a different legal league and there are hints he is also not politically immune from them either.
This alarm clock will wake you up with your worst fears
Sunday, July 23, 2023
An AI takeover, a deadly volcano eruption, or global warming — the Doomsday Alarm Clock lets you wake up to your innermost fears.
Understanding the latest investigations into Trump's role in January 6
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Andrew Weissmann, one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigations.
The new Guinness World Record-holding marshmallow weighs over 1,400 pounds
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A Mexican candy company produced a Guinness World Record-winning marshmallow which weighed more than 1,400 pounds.
NPR is taking part in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
Sunday, July 23, 2023
The Tour de France concludes just as another storied cycling event begins: the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. This is RAGBRAI's 50th year.
Where U.S. relations with North and South Korea stand after an American crossed over
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former National Security Council Director for Asian Affairs Victor Cha about U.S. relations with North and South Korea following the actions of Pvt. Travis King.
Politics chat: Possible third indictment for Trump; VP Harris steps up on the trail
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A possible third indictment of former President Donald Trump looms while Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her activity on the campaign trail.
If sunny beach reads aren't cutting it, add these thrillers to your summer book list
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Adrian McKinty, best-selling author of "The Chain" and "The Island," about some thrillers to add to your summer reading list.
Why myopia is becoming increasingly common among kids and adults
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children.
Some Comic Con attendees say the Hollywood strike is a blessing in disguise
Sunday, July 23, 2023
With both Hollywood actors and writers on strike, some attendees hope Comic-Con in San Diego will get back to its nerdy roots.
What to make of new developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Joel Anderson, host of Season 3 of the podcast Slow Burn, about the latest developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder.
Is there life after Twitter? A rundown of all the alternatives that have cropped up
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post reporter Naomi Nix about the uptick in social media platforms and how she decides to make recommendations to potential users.
Director and writer Savanah Leaf on her movie 'Earth Mama'
Sunday, July 09, 2023
The movie "Earth Mama" follows a pregnant Black woman as she considers giving her baby up for adoption. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks director and writer Savanah Leaf about the sacrifices parents make.
England just hosted the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship
Sunday, July 09, 2023
In Norfolk, England, this weekend, Nicholas Dickinson helped stage the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship.
Featuring kids is good business for influencer parents, but at the cost of their future
Sunday, July 09, 2023
Online accounts featuring children and their families generate millions of dollars for some influencer parents. What are the effects on kids?
After the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, are college DEI offices in danger?
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education President Paulette Granberry Russell about the future of DEI offices at colleges and universities.