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Michael Levitt is an assistant producer for All Things Considered.

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Tuesday

World

What to expect out of Putin's visit to North Korea

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Angela Stent, senior non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution, about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea.

What to expect out of Putin's visit to North Korea

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Friday

Music

Chaka Khan tells us something good at the Tiny Desk

NPR's Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a series of concerts lead by women, including Chaka Khan. NPR's Juana Summers sat down with the "Queen of Funk" after the show.

Chaka Khan tells us something good at the Tiny Desk

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Wednesday

Politics

House Democrat on why he supports Biden's executive action restricting migration

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Congressman Mike Levin, about President Biden's new executive order on immigration.

House Democrat on why he supports Biden's executive action restricting migration

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Tuesday

Television

TV series 'Couples Therapy' gives viewers a rare look into real life therapy sessions

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with therapist Orna Gurlanik, star of the documentary series "Couples Therapy." The show is challenging the idea that couples therapy is a last-ditch effort for people.

TV: COUPLES THERAPY S4

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Friday

A silky shark named Genie swam 17,000 miles, a record-breaking migration
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A silky shark named Genie swam 17,000 miles, a record-breaking migration

A silky shark named Genie traveled from the Galapagos Islands out to the open ocean and back – over 17,000 miles – over the course of a year and a half. That's an average of 31 miles per day, making Genie's journey the longest recorded migration for a silky shark.

A silky shark named Genie swam 17,000 miles, a record-breaking migration

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Thursday

Law

Former assistant U.S. attorney weighs in on Trump verdict

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Randall Eliason, former assistant U.S. attorney of D.C. who now teaches white collar criminal law, about his perception of Trump's hush money trial.

Former assistant U.S. attorney weighs in on Trump verdict

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Sunday

Monday

Middle East

Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces an uncertain future as Rafah offensive looms

Hamas put out a statement saying it agrees to a proposal put forward by international negotiators to halt the seven-month war with Israel. But we are still waiting on details about the agreement.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces an uncertain future as Rafah offensive looms

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Friday

Education

Student describes divestment negotiations with Brown University

While some colleges resort to arrests and suspensions to clear protests, Brown University has struck a deal with its students. NPR's Juana Summers talks with a student who was in the negotiating room.

Student describes divestment negotiations with Brown University

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National

Internet bills to swell for millions of Americans as federal subsidies run out

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with White House senior advisor Tom Perez about the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized internet costs for millions of households.

Internet bills to swell for millions of Americans as federal subsidies run out

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Saturday

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism

Bernie Sanders is pictured in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 3 in Washington, D.C. Sanders accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using claims of antisemitism as a deflection of criticism of the war. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Campus protests over the Gaza war

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism

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Thursday

History

Archaeologist uncovers George Washington's 250-year-old stash of cherries

While excavating the cellar of President Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Va., an archaeologist found two glass jars poking out of the dirt. They hold 250-year-old preserved cherries.

Archaeologist uncovers George Washington's 250-year-old stash of cherries

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Wednesday

In a collection of 40+ interviews, author Adam Moss tries to find the key to creation

A sample of pages from chapter 9 of the book, which profiles poet and essayist Louise Glück. Penguin Press hide caption

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Author Interviews

In a collection of 40+ interviews, author Adam Moss tries to find the key to creation

Author Adam Moss interviewed more than 40 creative minds to find out how they went from a blank page to finished work of art.

In a collection of 40+ interviews, author Adam Moss tries to find the key to creation

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Monday

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's Prime Minister, at NPR in Washington, D.C. Mhari Shaw for NPR hide caption

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State of the World from NPR

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

The U.S. Congress is poised to finally approve a package of aid to Ukraine worth over $60 billion, with the House having approved the funds on Saturday. The Ukrainian prime minister was in Washington to urge for the aid to be passed and explains why Americans should continue to assist in his country's war effort.

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

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Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

Four "American Indicators," people who represent different parts of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics as the presidential election looms. Courtesy of Arch City Defenders, Winton Machine Company, Bhavesh Patel and the Just One Project hide caption

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We, The Voters

Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

The economy is a top voting issue for many Americans. Four "American Indicators," people reflecting different sectors of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics.

Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

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Sunday

Author Interviews

Alicia D. Williams' on her new book 'Mid-Air'

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with author Alicia D. Williams about her latest book, Mid-Air. Written in verse, it's the story of a 13-year-old boy coming to terms with the loss of his best friend.

Alicia D. Williams' on her new book 'Mid-Air'

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Saturday

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered how further U.S. aid would make a difference on the front lines, and the state of the war in general.

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

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Friday

Politics

Republican Congressman Mike Lawler discusses foreign aid package

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congressman Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about the foreign aid package that the House is finally considering after massive efforts from Speaker Mike Johnson.

Republican Congressman Mike Lawler discusses foreign aid package

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

What's the key to creating great art? This author spoke to 40+ artists to find out

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Adam Moss, author of The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing.

What's the key to creating great art? This author spoke to 40+ artists to find out

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ISIS destroyed his instruments. He made a new one from scraps and composed an album

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Culture

ISIS destroyed his instruments. He made a new one from scraps and composed an album

Musician and composer Ameen Mokdad opens up about his album The Curve, which he composed while living under ISIS occupation in Mosul, Iraq.

ISIS destroyed his instruments. He made a new one from scraps and composed an album

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Wednesday

Art & Design

An unusual museum heist: A man smuggled a painting into the building

Munich's Pinakothek der Moderne museum announced that it had fired an employee from its technical services team. The man snuck in after hours and hung his own painting.

An unusual museum heist: A man smuggled a painting into the building

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

How Indonesia's revolution paved the way for decolonization worldwide

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Van Reybrouck about Revolusi, his new book about how Indonesia gained independence and paved the way for the global decolonization movement.

How Indonesia's revolution paved the way for decolonization worldwide

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Friday

Obituaries

Drummer for many jazz greats, Albert 'Tootie' Heath has died at age 88

Albert "Tootie" Heath has died at age 88. He played drums with basically all the greats of the 1950s, '60s and beyond and is on the first albums that Nina Simone and John Coltrane made as bandleaders.

Drummer for many jazz greats, Albert 'Tootie' Heath has died at age 88

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Thursday

Europe

Investigative journalists track suspected cartel boss using his google reviews

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with open source researcher Connor Plunkett, about his report with Bellingcat titled "Kinahan Cartel: Wanted Narco Boss Exposes Whereabouts by Posting Google Reviews."

Investigative journalists track suspected cartel boss using his google reviews

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