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Weeks after Ida, Bayou communities outside New Orleans' levee system still devastated
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon examines how one Louisiana community is weathering the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Climate change and disappearing land.
How An Author And Illustrator Adapted Nina Simone's Complicated Life Story For Kids
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Traci Todd and illustrator Christian Robinson about their new children's book 'NINA: A Story of Nina Simone,' and adapting a complicated figure's story for kids.
El Salvador Protest Reflected Concerns Over Democracy And Bitcoin
Friday, September 17, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with El Faro journalist Valeria Guzman in El Salvador about this week's protest against President Nayib Bukele.
City Infrastructure Must Evolve To Protect Residents From Extreme Heat
Friday, September 17, 2021
Heat is the number on weather-related killer in the U.S., yet our infrastructure was not built with it in mind. As that heat gets more extreme, cities are rethinking how to adapt.
The Learning Curve Of Lil Nas X
Friday, September 17, 2021
Lil Nas X is breaking Billboard records and barriers through his music — the pop-rap star joins All Things Considered to discuss his debut album Montero.
José González Returns With 'Local Valley'
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The singer-songwriter, renowned for his hushed work, looked to his surroundings for inspiration on his new album, Local Valley.
Kids, Parents And Experts Weigh In On What Another Disrupted School Year Means
Monday, September 06, 2021
The schooling challenges from the first year of the pandemic remain. Another disrupted school year means the pandemic's academic and emotional impact on children will persist unless addressed.
Plaquemines Parish President Hunkers Down Through Hurricane Ida With Members
Monday, August 30, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kirk Lepine, Plaquemines Parish president, about the impact of Hurricane Ida in his parish.
Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front
Friday, August 27, 2021
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with award-winning songwriter Diane Warren about the release of her debut studio album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1.
Congressman Who Formerly Served In Afghanistan Reacts To Kabul Attacks
Thursday, August 26, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a Republican and member of the Air National Guard, about the harm done by suicide bombers and gunmen outside the Kabul airport.
Bob Ross Documentary Filmmakers Ran Into Some Happy Little Legal Hurdles
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Actor Melissa McCarthy and her husband, filmmaker Ben Falcone, are big fans of Ross. But they found it was difficult to land interviews about the celebrity painter — people were scared of being sued.
How John Kerry Hopes To Combat Climate Change
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with John Kerry, the U.S.'s special envoy for climate, about the U.N.'s alarming climate report this week and how he will work with other nations to combat climate change.
3 Years After His Death, Sam Mehran's Loved Ones Share Posthumous Album 'Cold Brew'
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Underground musician Sam Mehran's father and friends share what the process of compiling his posthumous album, Cold Brew, was like. It's out today, three years after Mehran's death.
Olympic Pressure And How Black Athletes Balance Being Applauded Yet Feared
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with sociologist Harry Edwards about the pressure Black Olympians face and how it intersects with white supremacy that has been historically perpetuated in the games.
Rodrigo Amarante And His Great Musical Tantrum
Friday, July 16, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to musician Rodrigo Amarante about his second solo album, Drama, which he says was inspired by a personal reckoning with his own understanding of manhood.
Local Journalist Says Erftstadt Area Has Never Seen Such Devastating Floods
Friday, July 16, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with German freelance journalist Holger Klein about the devastating flooding in Erftstadt, Germany, a town southwest of Cologne.
'70 Over 70' Podcast Features Reflections From People Over The Age Of 70
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Max Linsky about his new podcast 70 Over 70 and his conversations with famous guests like Dionne Warwick and Norman Lear.
The Pandemic Changed Medical Education In Potentially Lasting Ways
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Medical schools were forced to pivot to remote lectures and telemedicine visits during the pandemic. Some of those changes might be sticking for good.
Internal Records From Killing Of Oscar Grant Show Lack Of Police Accountability
Thursday, July 08, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to KQED's Sukey Lewis about the final episode of the podcast On Our Watch, which examines recently-released internal police records of the killing of Oscar Grant in 2009.
Police Departments Rely On A System Unequipped to Handle Racial Bias
Monday, July 05, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with KQED's Sandhya Dirks about the fourth episode of the podcast On Our Watch, which looks at how police departments are unequipped to identify and handle racist policing.