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Procession in Scotland moves Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to Edinburgh

Sunday, September 11, 2022

We are following the procession in Scotland, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is moved from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh, where she will lie in state.

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Zero-down payment loans to close the racial homeownership gap: What you need to know

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Vanessa Perry, nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute Housing Finance Policy Center, talks to NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about new "zero-down" mortgages for first-time Black and Hispanic homebuyers.

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Politics chat: State courts v. legislatures on election laws; Same-sex marriage bill

Sunday, September 11, 2022

We take a look at the battle between state courts and legislatures on who sets election rules, as well as the pending Senate vote on a same-sex marriage bill.

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New documentary 'Riotsville' digs into police militarization in America

Sunday, September 11, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sierra Pettengill about her documentary "Riotsville, USA," which digs into police militarization in America.

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Santigold releases new album 'Spirituals'

Sunday, September 11, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to singer/songwriter Santigold about her new album, "Spirituals."

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Are federal judges more likely to side with presidents who appoint them?

Sunday, September 11, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with professor Neal Devins of William and Mary School of Law about whether federal judges side with the presidents who appoint them.

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How Charles' past will influence his new role as monarch

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Action Man, Plant Talker, Adulterer, Devoted Dad: Prince Charles cycled through many identities. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with biographer Sally Bedell Smith about his transition to King.

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Ukraine makes surprise advances in the east; Russian-held nuclear reactor powers down

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Ukraine has retaken a number of villages in the country's east. These gains come as the operator of the Russian-held nuclear power plant said it will power down the last working reactor there.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races

Sunday, September 04, 2022

Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.

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After two failed attempts to launch, NASA's moon rocket may need repairs

Sunday, September 04, 2022

For a second time, NASA has scrubbed the launch of its new moon rocket. Problems with fuel leaks and faulty sensors led to the delays for the Artemis-1 test mission, with more possible delays to come.

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Newly hired Americans emerge out of '2 year nightmare' as U.S. economy adds more jobs

Sunday, September 04, 2022

The U.S. job market is white-hot, with over 300,000 jobs added to the economy last month alone. We hear from some recently-hired Americans about their experiences in getting hired for their new jobs.

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When Melissa Clark cooks, it's 'Dinner in One'

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits the food writer's home to talk and cook. Clark has a new book of recipes promising minimal fuss (and dirty dishes).

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Books We Love: Thrillers to get your blood pumping

Sunday, September 04, 2022

Need a good mystery to get your blood pumping? We hear NPR staff picks from our Books We Love list: "The Verifiers," "The Paris Apartment," and "The Latinist."

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Mar-A-Lago connection fuels conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein

Sunday, September 04, 2022

Three years after the death by suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, conspiracy theories continue to flourish online in right-wing media circles that tie the notorious sexual predator to opponents of the right.

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Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe remembers writer Barbara Ehrenreich <> who died last week at 81. She talks with Alissa Quart who runs the Economic Hardship Reporting Project - founded by Ehrenreich.

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Cincinnati Zoo's newest star, Fritz the baby hippo, turns one month old

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with zookeeper Jenna Wingate of the Cincinnati Zoo about the new baby hippo, Fritz. He just turned one month and is already something of a star.

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How melting glaciers contributed to floods in Pakistan

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Ulrich Kamp about how glacial melt caused by climate change and changing monsoon patterns have caused flooding in Pakistan

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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on threats to democracy

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre <> about what President Biden can do to curb threats against democracy in the wake of his speech last week.

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Yungblud on his new album and the importance of self-acceptance

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Yungblud about his new eponymous album, featuring songs that focus on the importance of self-acceptance. Note to listeners: This interview mentions self-harm.

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Apple, Amazon and Google are in a bidding war to acquire the NFL Sunday Ticket

Sunday, September 04, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with John Ourande <> of Sports Business Journal about the bidding war among tech companies to acquire broadcasting rights for the NFL.

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