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The Voice Of Lukas Graham, On Small-Town Life In A Big City
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Lukas Forchhammer, leader of the Danish band, grew up in a commune-like section of Copenhagen. "It was more of a rural upbringing," he says, "even though it was in the center of our capital city."
Researchers Begin To Look At Gun Violence As Public Health Issue
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Researchers Andrew Papachristos and Gary Slutkin have started to look at gun violence as a public health epidemic, and how to take a holistic approach and reinterpret the problem.
Illinois Congressman: Poverty Plays A Large Role In Chicago Gun Violence
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Congressman Danny Davis is a Democrat representing Illinois's 7th District, which includes some Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence. His own grandson was shot and killed last November.
More Federal Gun Prosecutions Needed In Chicago, Says Police Board Leader
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot discusses the rise in gun-related deaths in the city. She says the Chicago Police Department can't tackle the problem on its own.
Chicago Police Say Repeat Gun Offenders Need To Be Held Accountable
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Lisa Morrison Butler, Chicago's Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services, discuss the recent spike of violence in the city.
Barbershop: Former Members Talk About What Led Them To Join Gangs In Chicago
Saturday, January 07, 2017
To help us understand why so many young men contribute to Chicago's violence and gang problems we speak with former members, Andre Evans, Edwin Day and Mario Hardiman.
The xx On Growing Up Without Growing Apart
Friday, January 06, 2017
Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith have been a trio since childhood, but like any long-term relationship, it's taken work. They joined NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about their unique bond.
New Democratic Senate Leader Vows To Hold 'Donald Trump's Feet To The Fire'
Friday, January 06, 2017
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he is open to compromise but wants to hold a hard line on protecting his party's priorities. And he is going to use the incoming president's words against him.
DJ Khaled Throws Us The Keys
Friday, January 06, 2017
The musician and Snapchat advice guru says his communication style is meant to resonate with young audiences. "Sometimes we've got to get somebody to translate in a different way," he says.
After Prison, A Mom Finds Her Way Back Into Her Daughter's Life
Friday, January 06, 2017
As a teenager, Kayla Wilson talked to her grandma about her mom's incarceration in 2006. Now an adult, she and her mom discuss those days and how the experience changed them.
Tennessee Recovery Court Provides Drug Addicts An Alternative To Jail
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
In Roane County, Tenn., a special recovery court works to combat the area's addiction problem by getting addicts into treatment instead of jail.
Roxane Gay On Good Men, Bad Men And 'Difficult Women'
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Gay's new short story collection explores women's lives and issues of race, class and sex. But she says the book could easily have been called Difficult Men.
How Silicon Valley Can Help You Get Unstuck
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Many of us feel stuck at one point or another: in the wrong city, the wrong job, or the wrong relationship. Self help gurus have offered lots of advice — but here's a new idea, from the tech world.
My Fiancé Is Addicted To Porn
Sunday, January 01, 2017
Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. Today the hosts hear from a woman wondering whether her fiancé's porn addiction can be helped.
For These Three Teachers, School And Rock Go Hand In Hand
Sunday, January 01, 2017
By day, Nicola Berlinsky and sisters Lisa Pimentel and Joanie Pimentel are colleagues at an elementary school. By night, they're bandmates — in a group they ironically named No Small Children.
To Appeal To A Modern Palate, Native Chef Gives Tradition A Little Twist
Sunday, January 01, 2017
More Native Americans are revisiting indigenous ingredients and methods of cooking. It's a natural calling for chefs, like Navajo Freddie Bitsoie, who have found themselves in a cultural tug of war.
Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.
How To Talk About A Significant Other's Weight
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. On this episode, the hosts talk about a touchy subject: physical appearance and weight.
When Bats Squeak, They Tend To Squabble
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Researchers have found new clues to how bats communicate. And it turns out they tend to argue — a lot. The research could lead to a broader understanding of animal communication.
'Lost Journalism' Revisits The Golden Age Of Ring Lardner
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Ron Rapoport, himself the recipient of the Ring Lardner Award for sportswriting, has collected the legendary columnist's work in a new book. Lardner wrote about sport, but also his family and travels.