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The FDA Just Approved A Major Alzheimer’s Drug. Now What?
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
The approval comes despite an intense debate over the drug's efficacy and associated side effects.
Vaccination Nation: The Global Vaccination Effort
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
More than half of all American adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and new cases have dropped 50 percent over the last two weeks. But around the globe, we're seeing a very different pandemic reality.
‘Anon Pls’: Talking With The Anonymous Creator Behind Deuxmoi
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Over the last year, the Instagram account has become a destination for users looking to escape through celebrity gossip.
Why Is It So Hard To Talk About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
Monday, May 24, 2021
How America talks about one of its closest allies is starting to change. But U.S. policy toward Israel remains the same.
A Conversation With U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
Monday, May 10, 2021
She's completed not one, not two, but three major projects during the pandemic.
1A Reflects On The Last And Next 50 Years Of NPR
Monday, May 03, 2021
Featuring interviews with leaders and emerging voices, we look at the last 50 years of NPR, examine its historical weak spots and hear how change is being made in the present and decades ahead.
Evaluating President Joe Biden’s First 100 Days
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
President Biden's first 100 days in office included a massive vaccination effort, managing immigration and acts of brutality by police officers. We talk about the Biden administration's approach to these issues and more.
Bassnectar, Problematic Artists And Narrative Control
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Fans of the EDM artists have to ask themselves some tough questions in the wake of recent allegations.
Can Nextdoor Solve Its Racism Problem?
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Problematic posts are all over Nextdoor. And it's personal, because it's your neighborhood. What, if anything, can the company do to fix its Karen Problem?
Hidden Helpers: Unpaid Caregivers And The Pandemic
Monday, March 22, 2021
Some 50 million Americans currently serve as unpaid caregivers for adult family members or friends, according to one estimate in 2020.
The Writers’ Room: The State Of Literary Estates
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
What is a literary estate? And what exactly does it do?
What We’re Losing If More LGBTQ Nightlife Spaces Close
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Key nightlife spaces for LGBTQ people were already struggling before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, even more locations could be at risk.
How To Fight The Opioid Crisis In The Middle Of A Pandemic
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Some 81,000 people died of a drug overdose between May 2019 and May 2020.
The Future Of The Senate Filibuster
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Two Democratic senators have given McConnell the breathing room he needs.
COVID-19: New Vaccination Efforts And New Variants
Monday, January 25, 2021
We bring you the latest and answer your questions on the new variants of COVID-19 and how vaccine rollout efforts are going across the United States.
The Life And Work Of Ida B. Wells
Monday, January 25, 2021
Investigative reporter. Education advocate. Civil rights icon.
How The Future Of The United States Is Thinking About The United States’ Future
Monday, January 18, 2021
We're talking to young people about how they feel about this moment in American history.
The Future And Feasibility Of Ranked-Choice Voting
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The voting system where you rank candidates instead of selecting just one is gaining steam.
America Has Two COVID-19 Vaccines. Now What?
Monday, January 04, 2021
The rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines has been disappointing for many.
The Pandemic Is The Worst. What Can We Do To Keep Coping? (Rebroadcast)
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The emotional toll the pandemic has taken is significant. What can we do to help ourselves and each other through this difficult time?