Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Lulu Garcia-Navarro appears in the following:

Texas Border Town Economics

Sunday, March 12, 2017

The U.S. and Mexican economies meet each other along the long border. We traveled to the border city of McAllen, Texas to talk to locals about jobs, taxes, trade and NAFTA.

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The View From The Border

Sunday, March 12, 2017

With harsh political rhetoric about Mexico still swirling, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro travels to the U.S.-Mexico border to spend time with Border Patrol agents and migrants making the trek to the U.S.

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On Both Sides Of The Mexican Border, Fear Grows For U.S.-Bound Migrants

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Officials say Trump's tough stance has led to fewer apprehensions at the border. But amid heightened threats of family separation and terrorization, some think the journey is still worth the risks.

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From Mom Jokes To Trump-Era Racism, Cristela Alonzo Aims To Skewer Latino Stereotypes

Sunday, March 05, 2017

The star of the new Netflix special Lower Classy talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how she writes her Mexican-American identity into comedy, along with stories from her childhood on the border.

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The Call-In: Crossing The U.S.-Mexico Border

Sunday, March 05, 2017

We asked the audience to send us questions about the U.S.-Mexico border. Listeners wanted to know about the role of law enforcement and what it takes to cross the border legally.

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Sexual Assault Case Weighs On University Of Minnesota Football Team

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Washington Post sports writer Sally Jenkins talks about about sexual assault accusations against University of Minnesota football players, and the complexity of judging these cases.

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Former CIA Lawyer Cautions Return To Torture Techniques He Once Defended

Sunday, January 08, 2017

John Rizzo, former acting general counsel of the CIA, says there's little doubt about Russia's interference in the election. He hopes Donald Trump will respect the intelligence community's expertise.

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VA Critic Florida Rep. Brian Mast Calls For Greater Healthcare Access For Veterans

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Freshman Republican Congressman Brian Mast, a former Army soldier and double amputee, says his priorities for Congress include veterans affairs and cleaning up Lake Okeechobee's polluted freshwater.

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When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.

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'What Doesn't Kill Us' ... Invites Practical Medical Benefits

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Author Scott Carney talks about his new book, "What Doesn't Kill Us." Looking at case studies, Carney investigates how the body uses its environment to build resistance to normally extreme conditions.

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Dead Pitches: The Curse Of The Christmas Tree Bugs

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Some stories don't make it past Weekend Edition's editorial meeting, but others are worth a second look. Before hitting air, producer Ollie Dearden brought his holiday horror story to an entomologist.

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How English Came To Be The Dominant Language In Science Publications

Sunday, January 08, 2017

New research suggests that scientific publications may be overlooked in non-English speaking countries. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about the issue with Princeton Professor Michael Gordin.

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New York Congressman Hopes To Use His Immigrant Experience To Influence Lawmakers

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Adriano Espaillat, the first Dominican American congressman, hopes his background as a formerly undocumented immigrant will help find him common ground with his colleagues on immigration policy.

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Iconic Journalist, Jazz Critic Nat Hentoff Dies At Age 91

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Renowned journalist and jazz critic Nat Hentoff has died at 91 years old.

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President-Elect Donald Trump Will Hold First Press Conference Since Before Election

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Trump will hold a news conference Wednesday. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik says, historically, leaders have distinguished "news" from "press" conferences to undercut the role of the press.

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Jerusalem Truck Attack Kills At Least 4, Wounds 15

Sunday, January 08, 2017

A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday. Israeli police have called it a terrorist attack. Freelance journalist Daniel Estrin gives us the latest on the attack.

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As Questions Loom, Trump, Congress Gear Up For A Busy Wednesday

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Wednesday will be a busy day on Capitol Hill with confirmation hearings and a Trump press conference. Questions about Russia's interference in the U.S. election will likely be at the center of both.

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Since Established In The 1950s, Brazilians Say Anti-Racism Laws Aren't Enough

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Racism has been illegal in Brazil ever since an African-American dancer was barred from a hotel in the 1950s. But the problem persists.

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After Fidel Castro's Death, Cuban Dissidents Continue Fight For Human Rights

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The U.S. deal to reopen relations with Cuba did not address human rights issues, and dissidents on the communist island say that repression, detentions and harassment continue. We hear from some of those still working for what they hope will be a better future.

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Havana Hosts Massive Commemoration Event For Fidel Castro

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Mostly leftist world leaders joined Raul Castro in a ceremony commemorating the late Fidel Castro. Now, an urn containing his ashes reverses the journey Castro took in 1959 in his march on Havana.

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