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Media

Longtime 'NYT' food critic reflects on 12 years at the table

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to the New York Times' food critic Pete Wells about his retirement after 12 years at the critic's table.

Longtime 'NYT' food critic reflects on 12 years at the table

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Wednesday

Strange News

Apex the Stegosaurus sells on auction for record $44.6 million

Apex the Stegosaurus was sold for $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, breaking the record for most expensive dinosaur fossil.

STEGOSAURUS AUCTION

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Friday

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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Wednesday

World

Modi's visit to Moscow and what it could mean for the world

NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Daniel Markey, Senior advisor on South Asia at the United States Institute of Peace, about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic tour through Europe.

Modi's visit to Moscow and what it could mean for the world

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Sunday

Books

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

Just in time for the summer reading season — a roundup of NPR's "Books We Love," featuring staff picks in nonfiction published so far in 2024.

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

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Thursday

Wednesday

Sports

What to expect in the Copa America soccer tournament

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Paul Tenorio, soccer writer with The Athletic, about the Copa America soccer tournament, in which the best teams from North and South America will compete in U.S. cities.

USMNT Copa America Preview

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Tuesday

Music Interviews

Meshell Ndegeocello talks about her album and ongoing inspiration from James Baldwin

NPR's Tiny Desk is honoring Black Music Month with concerts lead by women, including Meshell Ndegeocello. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with her about her album “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin."

Meshell Ndegeocello talks about her album and ongoing inspiration from James Baldwin

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National security professionals are warning that climate change is a growing threat to global elections. Tobias Schwarz/Getty Images hide caption

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National security experts warn that extreme weather threatens elections this year

National security professionals are warning that there's a growing threat to global elections — one that is on par with disinformation, foreign interference and even the threat of political violence.

National security expert warns that extreme weather threatens democracy

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Friday

Books

Zach Williams' collection of short stories explore the mundane and the bizarre

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Zach Williams about his debut short story collection "Beautiful Days."

Zach Williams' collection of short stories explore the mundane and the bizarre

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Education

The FAFSA rollout left many students in limbo. Some colleges feel the effects, too

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Eric Hoover, reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, about how last year’s chaotic rollout of the FAFSA is affecting colleges and universities.

The FAFSA rollout left many students in limbo. Some colleges feel the effects, too

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Thursday

Europe

Burglars steal $500k in jewels from Bulgari, then escaped through Rome's sewers

In Rome, a group of thieves managed to steal nearly $540,000 in jewelry from the Bulgari store before escaping through the sewers.

Burglars steal $500k in jewels from Bulgari, then escaped through Rome's sewers

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Friday

Asia

How Modi will lead with a coalition government, and what voters want

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Pratap Bhanu Mehta, a political analyst in Kolkata, about what India's latest election means for Prime Minister Modi and the country's democracy.

How Modi will lead with a coalition government, and what voters want

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Wednesday

Middle East

USAID says it will send $90 million in aid to Gaza

The U.S Agency for International Development says that it will be sending $90 million to aid Palestinians in Gaza. The announcement comes amid growing concerns of famine.

USAID says it will send $90 million in aid to Gaza

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Monday

Friday

Music

From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album

NPR's Juana Summers talks with musical artist Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.

SHABOOZEY - WHERE I’VE BEEN, ISN’T WHERE I’M GOING

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Elections

100 years after Native people became citizens, voting access is still fraught

On June 2, 1924, Congress passed a law which granted citizenship -- and the right to vote -- to Native Americans. Has the U.S. has kept the promise of voting rights for Indigenous people?

Indian Citizenship Act centenary

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Politics

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs in on Trump's conviction in her state

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her push to pass bills that would protect kids online and the big news taking place in her state -- Trump's conviction.

Kathy Hochul Verdict 

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Thursday

Law

NYU law professor on what she'll be paying attention to ahead of Trump's sentencing

NYU Law School professor Melissa Murray and co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about Trump's hush money trial verdict.

NYU law professor on what she'll be paying attention to ahead of Trump's sentencing

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Law

Georgetown law professor reacts to Trump verdict

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Georgetown Law professor and attorney Paul Butler -- a former federal prosecutor and expert on criminal law -- about former President Trump's guilty hush money verdict.

Georgetown law professor reacts to Trump verdict

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Tuesday

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Monday

Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. Jacques Nkinzingabo for NPR hide caption

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Africa

Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal?

Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

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Friday

Music Interviews

With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music

The actress Kate Hudson had always wanted to write her own music, but she didn't have the courage until now. She talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about her debut album, Glorious.

With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music

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