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Recipes

Esteban Castillo's 'Chicano Bakes' is a panadería in a book

Esteban Castillo's latest cookbook is Chicano Bakes, a celebration of his favorite traditional recipes from la panadería, or bakery.

Esteban Castillo's 'Chicano Bakes' is a panadería in a book

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Sunday

Sunday

World

The highest level of education an Afghan girl can now get is 6th grade

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN — a nonprofit that helps Afghan girls access education.

The highest level of education an Afghan girl can now get is 6th grade

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Saturday

National

Mall of America's first Asian American Santa Claus shares hope and love

Allan Sui is Mall of America's first Asian Santa Claus. He talks about his love for the holiday spirit and the need for representation.

Mall of America's first Asian American Santa Claus shares hope and love

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Sunday

Sunday

Strange News

A fan paid to stay in a replica of DJ Khaled's sneaker closet

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with DJ Khaled fan Daniel Wubneh about staying in an Airbnb that is a replica of the hip-hop star's sneaker closet.

A fan paid to stay in a replica of DJ Khaled's sneaker closet

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Saturday

National

What the Brittney Griner prisoner swap says about Russia-U.S. relations

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul about the release of Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia and what that says about the possibility of further diplomacy.

What the Brittney Griner prisoner swap says about Russia-U.S. relations

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Sunday

Environment

UN biodiversity conference offers a chance to manage pressing ecological destruction

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, the executive secretary of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

UN biodiversity conference offers a chance to manage pressing ecological destruction

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Sunday

Movie Interviews

A conversation with Elegance Bratton, director of 'The Inspection'

NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Elegance Bratton about his feature film The Inspection, which is inspired by his life and centers a young, gay Black man who's rejected by his mother.

A conversation with Elegance Bratton, director of 'The Inspection'

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Saturday

History

A new podcast explores the history of the Texas Rangers

Guest host Eric Deggans speaks with Jack Herrera, senior editor at Texas Monthly, about his new podcast White Hats, which dives into the history of the Texas Rangers.

A new podcast explores the history of the Texas Rangers

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Saturday

Politics

Conservative Climate Caucus leader previews the group's roadmap

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah, the chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus.

Conservative Climate Caucus leader previews the group's roadmap

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Saturday

Politics

The ahead road for Republicans after the 2022 midterms

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Chavez, former White House official in the Reagan administration, about what the midterm results say about the challenges ahead for the Republican party.

The ahead road for Republicans after the 2022 midterms

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Saturday

Education

What the end of affirmative action could mean for college diversity

Guest host Adrian Florido speaks with Mitchell Chang, associate vice chancellor at UCLA, about what's at risk if affirmative action in college admissions is overturned.

What the end of affirmative action could mean for college diversity

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Sunday

Law

A look at 2 Supreme Court cases challenging affirmative action in higher education

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Kaplan, former legal affairs editor for Newsweek, about two landmark affirmative action cases being argued on Monday.

A look at 2 Supreme Court cases challenging affirmative action in higher education

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Saturday

Saturday

Music

A free listening service from the New Orleans library is spotlighting local musicians

The New Orleans Public Library has introduced Crescent City Sounds, an online collection of recordings by local musicians that virtual visitors can stream from their devices.

A free listening service from the New Orleans library is spotlighting local musicians

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Sunday

Pop Culture

True crime has never been more popular. But is it ethical?

NPR's Ayesha Roscoe asks Washington Post reporter Bethonie Butler about the popularity of true crime stories and the ethics of the genre.

True crime has never been more popular. But is it ethical?

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Sunday

Weekend Edition Sunday

Cincinnati Zoo's newest star, Fritz the baby hippo, turns one month old

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with zookeeper Jenna Wingate of the Cincinnati Zoo about the new baby hippo, Fritz. He just turned one month and is already something of a star.

Cincinnati Zoo's newest star, Fritz the baby hippo, turns one month old

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Sunday

Education

Public school teachers in New Jersey add climate change to curriculum

David Gura speaks with New Jersey teacher Christa Delaney about teaching climate change in the classroom now that the state has officially included the subject in its curriculum.

Public school teachers in New Jersey add climate change to curriculum

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Monday

After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap music

Thomas Mayfield poses at the entrance of J. T. Stevens Elementary School. JerSean Golatt for NPR hide caption

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Education

After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap music

Thomas Mayfield helped raise test scores and engagement in the classroom, and now he's helping teachers in Fort Worth learn what he did.

After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap music

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Friday

Education

Encore: To get kids hooked on math, teacher brings rap music into the classroom

A Texas teacher helped struggling math students find success by integrating music into the curriculum. He's now teaching this method to other instructors.

Encore: To get kids hooked on math, teacher brings rap music into the classroom

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Sunday

Education

To get kids hooked on math, teacher brings rap music into the classroom

A Texas teacher who helped struggling math students find success by integrating music into the curriculum is now teaching this method to other teachers.

To get kids hooked on math, teacher brings rap music into the classroom

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