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Movie Interviews

'Chang Can Dunk' is the coming-of-age sports film Jingyi Shao wished for as a kid

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Jingyi Shao about Chang Can Dunk, a coming-of-age sports film about an Asian American teen's quest to reinvent himself — by learning to dunk.

'Chang Can Dunk' is the coming-of-age sports film Jingyi Shao wished for as a kid

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National Security

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on re-imagining public diplomacy

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Robert Gates, former defense secretary and founder of the Gates Global Policy Center, about the center's new report focused on re-imagining public diplomacy.

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on re-imagining public diplomacy

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Wednesday

Games & Humor

2023 has already brought plenty of surprises for video game fans

It's a good time to be someone who plays video games. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with James Mastromarino, who edits gaming coverage for NPR, to talk about the year so far.

2023 has already brought plenty of surprises for video game fans

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Monday

Politics

Former Congressman Barney Frank on Silicon Valley Bank collapse

NPR's Juana summers talks with former Congressman Barney Frank about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and the Dodd-Frank rollback of 2018.

Former Congressman Barney Frank on Silicon Valley Bank collapse

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In the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay drops

Authorities spot cattle in the snow as they prepare to drop food. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office hide caption

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Weather

In the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay drops

After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.

In the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay drops

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Thursday

Strange News

In northern California, stranded cows are getting emergency hay drops

Record-setting winter storms have battered California. In the northern part of the state, an unusual rescue operation is underway to airdrop hay to stranded cattle.

In northern California, stranded cows are getting emergency hay drops

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Giant eggshells reveal the secrets of Madagascar's elephant birds

An artist's impression of elephant birds in their natural habitat, Madagascar. Bonnie Koopmans hide caption

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Science

Giant eggshells reveal the secrets of Madagascar's elephant birds

New research analyzing eggshells sheds light on the 1,000-pound elephant birds that once roamed Madagascar.

Giant eggshells reveal the secrets of Madagascar's elephant birds

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Wednesday

Law

Protestors in Georgia clash with police over 'foreign agents' law

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Robin Forestier-Walker in Georgia about protests against a proposed "foreign agent" law, which critics call a Russian-inspired attempt to stifle civil society.

Protestors in Georgia clash with police over 'foreign agents' law

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Tuesday

Science

Fossilized egg shell pieces are revealing lost information about the elephant bird

Before they were driven to extinction, giant elephant birds roamed Madagascar, weighing up to 2,000 pounds and towering 10 feet tall. A new analysis gives hints as to how many species there once were.

Fossilized egg shell pieces are revealing lost information about the elephant bird

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Monday

Law

Bills targeting drag have a long history in the U.S., says historian

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jules Gill-Peterson of Johns Hopkins University about the long history of laws targeting drag in the U.S.

Bills targeting drag have a long history in the U.S., says historian

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Friday

Culture

He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot

After calling off their engagement in 1963, Ed Sneckenberger broke Priscilla Matheney's heart. 60 years later, they're now married.

He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot

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Tuesday

National Security

Sen. Susan Collins talks about the unidentified objects over U.S. and Canada

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Senate intelligence committee member Susan Collins about the unidentified objects over the U.S. and Canada.

Sen. Susan Collins talks about the unidentified objects over U.S. and Canada

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Monday

National Security

Former NORAD leader on the challenges of detecting small, uncrewed flying objects

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mike Dumont, retired vice admiral and former deputy commander of North American Aerospace Command, about recent sightings of unmanned flying objects.

Former NORAD leader on the challenges of detecting small, uncrewed flying objects

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Friday

Race

After Sierra Club's racial reckoning, its new leader pushes forward

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ben Jealous, the new head of the Sierra Club. He takes the reins amid an ongoing conversation about the history of the organization and the racist views of its founder.

After Sierra Club's racial reckoning, its new leader pushes forward

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Thursday

Politics

Biden pledged police reform, but advocates see a diffcult path ahead

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rashad Robinson, the president of the racial justice advocacy group Color of Change, about Biden's pledge to improve accountability for law enforcement.

Biden pledged police reform, but advocates see a diffcult path ahead

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Friday

Politics

Nevada Rep. Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talks police reform

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democratic Congressman of Nevada Steven Horsford about police reform.

Nevada Rep. Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talks police reform

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Friday

All Things Considered

India's wealthiest businessman accused of fraud

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Sadanand Dhume about a recent report accusing India's wealthiest businessman of fraud.

India's wealthiest businessman accused of fraud

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Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

Experts say migration could offset falling birth rates — if politics don't get in the way. Didier Pallages/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

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Thursday

Obituaries

Biologist Phil Pister — who singlehandedly saved species from extinction — dead at 94

Phil Pister, a biologist who singlehandedly saved a rare fish from extinction by walking through the desert at night with two buckets in his hands, has died at 94.

Biologist Phil Pister — who singlehandedly saved species from extinction — dead at 94

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Wednesday

World

Populations around the world are declining. Migration is the solution, says economist

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with developmental economist Lant Pritchett about how migration could offset the economic consequences of global demographic changes.

Populations around the world are declining. Migration is the solution, says economist

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Monday

Culture

Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend

This weekend, celebrations across the world kicked off the Lunar New Year. Family gatherings, food, parades and performances ushered in the year of the rabbit.

Gatherings across the world kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend

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Tuesday

The U.S. has an overclassification problem, says one former special counsel

The U.S. government classifies some 50 million documents every year, but doesn't declassify documents at nearly that rate. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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National Security

The U.S. has an overclassification problem, says one former special counsel

The discovery of classified documents at President Biden's home and former office has put new scrutiny on how the government classifies documents.

The U.S. has an overclassification problem, says one former special counsel

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Monday

Politics

Biden's mishandling of documents is resurfacing the problem of 'overclassification'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Oona Hathaway, law professor and former special counsel at the Pentagon, about overclassification of government documents.

Biden's mishandling of documents is resurfacing the problem of 'overclassification'

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