Noel King

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Chris Stapleton On 'Starting Over' And Writing For The Moment

Friday, November 13, 2020

The Grammy winner's new album comes after a false start in the studio, a few personal heartaches and some big adjustments to life as a public figure.

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Divided Democratic Party Under Biden Requires Compromise, Says Progressive Rep. Khanna

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., sees room for the party to find common ground. And he says progressive Democrats plan to push for "Medicare for All" and a bold climate change plan.

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News Brief: Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases, Ron Klain, Georgia Vote Recount

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The number of U.S. coronavirus cases grows at record speed. President-elect Joe Biden chooses his chief of staff Ron Klain. And, every ballot cast in Georgia will be recounted by hand.

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News Brief: Transition Progresses, ACA Challenge, Biden's Education Plan

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Biden team presses on with transition despite Trump's roadblocks. Obamacare likely to survive another challenge in the Supreme Court. And, Biden's education agenda must start by confronting COVID-19.

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The Dalai Lama Offers A Take On Climate Change: 'Promote Vegetarianism'

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has co-written a book about climate change called Our Only Home. In an NPR interview, he suggests one step toward combating climate change is to stop eating meat.

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News Brief: Voting Irregularities, Esper Fired, Obamacare Court Challenge

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

DOJ authorizes federal prosecutors to probe voting fraud claims. President Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper. And, the Supreme Court on Tuesday hears another challenge to the Affordable Care Act.

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News Brief: President-Elect Biden, COVID-19 Cases' Devastating Trend

Monday, November 09, 2020

Joe Biden and his team begin the presidential transition while President Trump hasn't conceded defeat. The U.S. averages more than 100,000 new cornavirus cases a day — 50% more than in late October.

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'I Was Drafted Into Music,' Says Poet Valzhyna Mort

Monday, November 09, 2020

NPR's Noel King speaks with Valzhyna Mort about her poetry amid the political crisis in Belarus. Her new book of poems is called Music for the Dead and Resurrected.

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As Election Nears, A Look At What Motivates Some Wisconsin Voters

Friday, October 30, 2020

With just days left until Nov. 3, NPR explores what's on the minds of some voters from this swing state. For a dairy farmer, it's his farm. For others in Milwaukee, it's driving Black voter turnout.

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Despite Trump-Modi Friendship, Survey Says Indian Americans Back Biden

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns have been reaching out to Indian Americans, a small but potentially decisive voting bloc.

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News Brief: Election Intimidation, Presidential Debate, DOJ's Opioid Deal

Thursday, October 22, 2020

U.S. officials say Iran is behind threatening election emails to voters. The final Trump-Biden presidential debate is hours away. And, Purdue Pharma reaches a deal with DOJ over OxyContin sales.

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Arkansas AG On Google Antitrust Suit: 'I Don't Want What Google Says Is Best'

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge describes the reasoning behind the antitrust lawsuit against Google filed by the Justice Department and 11 state attorneys general.

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Lil Baby On Taking Music Apart To See 'The Bigger Picture'

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The 25-year-old trap titan discusses his songwriting process, his experience in the criminal justice system and why, even as one of the biggest rappers alive, he doesn't believe he's made it just yet.

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News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Justice Department files an antitrust suit against Google. U.K. researchers move ahead with a challenge trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. And, Nigerians protest police brutality and economic hardship.

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News Brief: Presidential Debate, Hackers Indicted, TikTok Fights Disinformation

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Highlights of political news leading up to Election Day. The Justice Department charges six Russian intelligence officers in connection with global computer hacks. And, a look into TikTok's dark side.

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News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Pandemic Cases, China's Economy

Monday, October 19, 2020

President Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail, but taking different approaches. New daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise. And, China says its economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter.

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News Brief: Confirmation Hearings, Calif. Drop Boxes, School Enrollment

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Day 2 of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. California officials tell state GOP to stop distributing ballot drop boxes. And, October student totals will determine school funding.

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News Brief: Pence-Harris Debate, Census Battle, Breonna Taylor Case

Thursday, October 08, 2020

A review of the vice presidential debate. Trump officials ask the Supreme Court to block an order that extends census counting. And, police release an internal report on the Breonna Taylor shooting.

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News Brief: Coronavirus Relief, Pence-Harris Debate, Voting Legal Challenges

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

President Trump stops COVID-19 relief talks until after the election. VP Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris meet Wednesday night on the debate stage. And, the many legal challenges to voting by mail.

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News Brief: Trump Optimistic About Diagnosis, Colleges And COVID-19 Testing

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

President Trump returned to the White House Monday and will continue to be treated for COVID-19. Plus, NPR analysis finds many colleges do not regularly test students for the coronavirus.

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