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The trial against rapper Young Thug has begun, with his lyrics being used as evidence
Sunday, December 03, 2023
After months of jury selection, the Fulton County case against the influential rapper known as Young Thug has begun in Atlanta. Prosecutors are using his lyrics as evidence in the racketeering case.
SCOTUS will hear a case involving Purdue Pharma and how corporations escape bankruptcy
Sunday, December 03, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case, this week, with huge implications for the justice system. It involves the opioid settlement and the wealthy family behind OxyContin, the Sacklers.
WHO expert warns of disease risk in Gaza amidst a collapsing healthcare system
Sunday, December 03, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization about the growing risk of untreated diseases in Gaza.
In '80 for Brady', four friends travel to see Tom Brady winning the 2017 Super Bowl
Sunday, December 03, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe earlier this year spoke with actor Lily Tomlin about a film she starred in, "80 for Brady." The movie follows four friends who travel to see Tom Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl.
The unsung heroes fighting against climate change? Fish in the 'twilight zone'
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Fish are responsible for capturing billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ken Buesseler of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute about how they do it.
Remembering pioneering Latina public radio journalist Maria Martin
Sunday, December 03, 2023
A remembrance of journalist Maria Emilia Martin, founder of "Latino USA" and well-known teacher and mentor, who died on Saturday.
Why elderly men have the highest rates of suicides
Sunday, December 03, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Kimberly Van Orden of the University of Rochester Medical Center about persistently high suicide rates among elderly men.
Politics chat: Biden administration's post-war vision; RNC primary calendar
Sunday, December 03, 2023
We look at the Biden Administration's post-war visions for Gaza and the West Bank. We also look a the RNC's primary calendar and the timeline of its delegate nominating process.
'Bad Press' follows one tribal news outlet's fight to survive and inform its people
Sunday, December 03, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler about their new documentary "Bad Press," which follows one tribal news outlet's fight to remain independent.
Israel intensifies its offensive on Gaza with no signs of another truce
Sunday, December 03, 2023
We look at the latest in the war between Hamas and Israel. The temporary ceasefire now over, deadly strikes in Gaza have resumed, and there are reports of more violence in the West Bank.
Angie McMahon journeys through the cycle of grief in album 'Light, Dark, Light Again'
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Australian singer/songwriter Angie McMahon about her sophomore album "Light, Dark, Light Again".
Born out of loss, 2 parents build their own underground society in 'The New Naturals'
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to the author Gabriel Bump about his new book 'The New Naturals.' A couple, overcome by the loss of their infant daughter, set out to build a new underground society.
Amazon is getting into health care. Will it actually make care more accessible?
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Amazon is now offering discounted subscriptions to primary care. Ayesha Rascoe talks to healthcare writer Bruce Japsen about what ventures like these signal for patients.
NPR's puzzle master Will Shortz puts the pieces of his life together for us
Sunday, November 12, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz in his home.
Iowa Democrats are finding a way forward despite losing first-to-vote status
Sunday, November 05, 2023
Democrats in Iowa are strategizing a political path forward for the 2024 election, despite the DNC stripping the state of its first-in-the-nation status.
Stephanie Land on her book 'Class'
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Stephanie Land about her new book, "Class," about making ends meet while going to college.
FTX is now defunct. Does crypto have a future?
Sunday, November 05, 2023
Cryptocurrency trading platform FTX is defunct and its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been convicted of fraud. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks researcher Molly White what's next for crypto.
Hezbollah leader's remarks heighten fear of the Israel-Gaza war spilling over
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Emile Hokayem, Director of Regional Security at the International Institute of Strategic Studies, about the potential of the Gaza-Israel war becoming a regional conflict.
Jazz composer Sean Mason on his album 'The Southern Suite'
Sunday, November 05, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to jazz composer Sean Mason about his new album, "The Southern Suite."
San Francisco will host world leaders at the APEC conference
Sunday, November 05, 2023
San Francisco will host the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference beginning next weekend. What's expected from the event, and what are the benefits and challenges for the host city?