Lulu Garcia-Navarro appears in the following:
New Netflix Show 'Brainchild' Makes Science Fun For Kids
Sunday, January 27, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Sahana Srinivasan, host of the new children's television series Brainchild, about making science relatable.
A Mountaineer Writes A Firsthand Report From The World's Melting Glaciers
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with journalist Dahr Jamail about his new book, "The End of Ice," on climate change and its consequences to nature and humans.
For Furloughed Worker, Isolation, Hit To Self-Worth Hurt As Much As Lost Pay
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jaime, a tax examiner with the Internal Revenue Service, about the toll the government shutdown is taking on her mental health.
'It Does Keep Me Awake': Brexit Vexes Exporters, Short-Staffed Industries
Sunday, January 20, 2019
The deadline for the U.K. to leave the EU is two months away, but British leaders can't agree on a plan for doing it. Farmers, nurses and other Brits explain how they're coping with the uncertainty.
For DACA Recipients, President's Temporary Offer Feels Like More Chaos
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro gets the reaction of immigration activist Greisa Martinez Rosas, a DACA recipient herself, to President Trump's latest offer to reopen the government.
Brexit Anarchy In The U.K. Could Bring U.S. Financial Workers Home
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Peter Spiegel of the Financial Times about how Great Britain leaving the European Union may affect the U.S. economy and American businesses.
Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?
Sunday, January 20, 2019
The viral 10-Year Challenge on social media could train facial recognition technology on how we age, and potentially be used against us, argues author and tech consultant Kate O'Neill.
Toro y Moi Jumps Out Of His Comfort Zone With 'Outer Peace'
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Around 2010, Chaz Bear became the poster child for the chillwave genre. His latest album, Outer Peace, explores adulthood and identity in the modern world.
How Much Is That CAT Scan? Now You Can Check (If You Know Billing Codes)
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Starting this month, hospitals must publish prices for procedures and services online. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal of Kaiser Health News tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro it's not very user friendly — yet.
Shutdown Could Do Long-Term Harm To Already-Thin Air Traffic Control Teams
Sunday, January 20, 2019
The number of air traffic controllers was at a record low before the government shutdown. With sickouts and resignations, union leader Joel Ortiz says the shutdown is making the skies less safe.
Fyre Festival Documentary Shows 'Perception And Reality' Of Infamous Concert Flop
Sunday, January 13, 2019
In 2017, the Fyre Music Festival was billed as an exclusive event in the Bahamas. The reality was very different. Director Chris Smith tells the behind-the-scenes story in a new Netflix documentary.
Dread Opening Your Inbox? There's A New Approach To Embracing All Those Emails
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Taylor Lorenz, a staff writer at The Atlantic, says forget "Inbox Zero" for 2019 and embrace "Inbox Infinity." Let the email messages wash over you, replying to what you can and ignoring the rest.
U.K. Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs
Sunday, January 13, 2019
A window display at the shop in Portishead, England, went viral on social media for featuring a mannequin wearing a wedding dress while in a wheelchair.
Voices From The Southern Border: Perspectives Of Those Who Live And Work There Every Day
Sunday, January 13, 2019
President Trump has called what's happening on the U.S.-Mexico border a "crisis." But what is it like for the doctors, judges, mayors and border patrol agents who live and work there?
Stolen Calculators, A Search Warrant And 2 Varying Memories Of What Happened
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Greg McKelvey says his interactions with Andrew Halbert, a police officer at his Oregon high school, traumatized him. Eight years on, McKelvey's tweets led them to reflect on their shared experiences.
New Climate Deal Keeps Paris Accord Alive, Draws Path To Implementation
Sunday, December 16, 2018
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with CNN's Senior International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh about the climate deal recently reached at a major conference in Poland.
Co-Founder: 'Cannibalism,' Not Anti-Trump Stand, Killed 'Weekly Standard'
Sunday, December 16, 2018
The last issue of the 23-year-old magazine was published this week, and co-founder and contributing editor John Podhoretz says friction between business and editorial teams seems to be one cause.
On Both Sides Of U.S.-Mexico Border, Migrants Face Risks And Long Waits
Sunday, December 16, 2018
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks with reporter Alfredo Corchado of the Dallas Morning News about the conditions that migrants trying to enter the U.S. encounter when stuck along the border.
Record Latino Turnout Was A Huge Factor In Democrats' Midterm Election Wins
Sunday, December 16, 2018
NPR's Lulu-Garcia Navarro speaks with researcher Matt Barreto about his study showing that Latino voter turnout nearly doubled from 2014 to 2018. More than a quarter were first-time voters, he says.
Kitka Brings 'Powerful Women's Voices, Joined Together' From East To West
Sunday, December 16, 2018
For four decades the Oakland ensemble Kitka has sung intricate harmonies from Eastern Europe. Members Shira Cion and Kelly Atkins talk about the group's new album, "Harmonies of Heaven and Earth."