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Royal Ramey, the co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program.

Royal Ramey, co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program. Ed Kashi/Talking Eyes Media hide caption

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The next generation of firefighters learned how to fight fires while in prison

A nonprofit in California is aiming to remove roadblocks for previously incarcerated firefighters and expand the profession in the process.

Incarcerated people are key in fighting wildfires. But building a career after prison isn't easy

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Tuesday

Sports

Where does the U.S. Men's Soccer team go after Gregg Berhalter's firing?

Spain won the European Championship for soccer this year. NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic senior writer Felipe Cardenas about the news and what it means.

Where does the U.S. Men's Soccer team go after Gregg Berhalter's firing?

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Monday

Sports

After chaos at the stadium, Argentina defeated Colombia at the Copa America final

NPR's Juana Summers talks with ESPN's Luis Miguel Echegaray about last night’s face off between Argentina and Colombia in the Copa America final.

After chaos at the stadium, Argentina defeated Colombia at the Copa America final

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Friday

Politics

Why older leaders seem resistant to passing the torch

NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist and writer Rebecca Traister about America's aging political leaders and gerontocracy in the U.S.

U.S. GERONTOCRACY

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Politics

Democratic Rep. Scott Peters criticizes Biden for staying in race

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic Congressman Scott Peters about being one of the Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to bow out of November’s election.

Democratic Rep. Scott Peters criticizes Biden for staying in race

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Tuesday

Economy

Fed Chair tells Congress lowering interest rates poses "two-sided risks"

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee today. As inflation cools, the central bank is weighing when it's safe to start cutting interest rates.

Fed Chair tells Congress lowering interest rates poses "two-sided risks"

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer shares her leadership philosophy in her new book.

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Politics

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has “complete confidence” in Biden’s candidacy

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her new book True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership and Everything in Between.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has 'complete confidence' in Biden’s candidacy

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Monday

Politics

Why Democratic Rep. Adam Smith thinks Biden isn't the right party pick for this moment

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Congressman Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee and one of the people publicly calling on President Biden to get out of the race.

Why Democratic Rep. Adam Smith thinks Biden isn't the right party pick for this moment

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Sports

Here's what's coming in the Copa America and Euro 2024 men’s semifinals

NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe about the Copa America and Euro 2024 semi final matches that kick off this week.

Here's what's coming in the Copa America and Euro 2024 men’s semifinals

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Friday

National

Incarcerated people who helped fight wildfires struggle to build a career post-prison

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Royal Ramey, the co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, about the pathway for formerly incarcerated firefighters to build careers in the field.

Incarcerated people are key in fighting wildfires. But building a career after prison isn't easy

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Monday

Race

The legacy — and efficacy — of the Civil Rights Act on its 60th anniversary

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lerone Martin, director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University, about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The legacy — and efficacy — of the Civil Rights Act on its 60th anniversary

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Friday

National

This ultra-distance swimmer became the first to take 24-mile route up Chesapeake Bay

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Katie Pumphrey, who recently completed a goal to swim across the Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Bay swimmer

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Thursday

Elections

Biden and Trump go head to head tonight. What are the stakes?

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Republican strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir about the stakes for Thursday's presidential debate.

Biden and Trump go head to head tonight. What are the stakes?

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Movie Interviews

The Bear's Lionel Boyce dishes on acting, growth, and the romance on fans' minds

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actor Lionel Boyce, from FX's Emmy-winning show The Bear, about the debut of season three and his character's development.

The Bear's Lionel Boyce dishes on acting, growth, and the romance on fans' minds

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