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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Journalist explores the history of communist China through his family’s heritage

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York TimesAt the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China."

BOOK: AT THE EDGE OF EMPIRE

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Wednesday

What a second Biden or Trump presidency could mean for American allies and foes

Whether Biden or Trump wins in November will mean very different things for America's place in the world. Jim Watson/Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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What a second Biden or Trump presidency could mean for American allies and foes

America is facing two very different futures on the world stage after November.

What a second Biden or Trump presidency could mean for American allies and foes

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Tuesday

Thursday

Law

Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Lanny Davis, who represented Michael Cohen in the past, about his reaction to the Trump verdict and the role of testimony from the former fixer and lawyer in the trial.

Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict

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Elections

GOP strategist examines the political implications of Trump's felony conviction

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ron Bonjean, a Republican strategist who held top communications and strategy positions in the House and Senate, about how Trump's guilty verdict may affect his campaign.

GOP strategist examines the political implications of Trump's felony conviction

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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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Monday

Obituaries

Remembering legendary Disney songwriter Richard Sherman

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Chief Creative Officer of the Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, about the legacy of Disney songwriter Richard Sherman.

Remembering legendary Disney songwriter Richard Sherman

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Wednesday

Stephen King says finishing one of his stories decades after he started it felt like "calling into a canyon of time."

Stephen King says finishing one of his stories decades after he started it felt like "calling into a canyon of time." Francois Mori/AP hide caption

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Stephen King's new story took him 45 years to write

Stephen King is out with a new collection of short stories. As you might expect from the reigning King of Horror, some are terrifying. Some are creepy. Others are laugh-out-loud funny.

Stephen King's new story took him 45 years to write

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Horror icon Stephen King doubts it's possible to 'gross out' the American public

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Stephen King about his new collections of short stories, You Like It Darker.

Horror icon Stephen King doubts it's possible to 'gross out' the American public

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Wednesday

Culture

Is this the beginning of the end of beauty pageants?

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Amy Argetsinger, author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America, about the recent controversy surrounding the resignations of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA.

Is this the beginning of the end of beauty pageants?

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Monday

Law

An expert's takeaways from day 1 of Michael Cohen's testimony

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author and attorney Andrew Weissman about former President Trump's hush money trial in New York and the testimony of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former fixer and lawyer.

An expert's takeaways from day 1 of Michael Cohen's testimony

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Thursday

Politics

Autocracies are pushing propaganda against democracy itself, says 'Atlantic' writer

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic" about her latest cover story for the magazine, "The New Propaganda War."

Autocracies are pushing propaganda against democracy itself, says 'Atlantic' writer

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Tuesday

Weather

Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert

Are tornadoes getting worse, or does it just seem that way? NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the recent series of devastating tornadoes across the plains states.

Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert

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Friday

Katie Ledecky reacts after setting a world record and winning the Woman's 1500m Final at the FINA Swimming World Cup in 2022.

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Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028

Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government.

Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028

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Tuesday

Theater

'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.

'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'

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