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Host, The Last Cup, and Correspondent, Criminal Justice

Jasmine Garsd is an Argentine-American journalist living in New York. She is currently NPR's Criminal Justice correspondent and the host of The Last Cup. She started her career as the co-host of Alt.Latino, an NPR show about Latin music. Throughout her reporting career she's focused extensively on women's issues and immigrant communities in America. She's currently writing a book of stories about women she's met throughout her travels.

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Friday

National

The character and fitness evaluation to practice law is discriminatory, advocates say

To practice law, many states require a character and fitness evaluation, which digs into encounters with law enforcement and mental health. In New York, there's a push to ban the inquiry.

The character and fitness evaluation to practice law is discriminatory, advocates say

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Thursday

Obituaries

Bassist Juan Carlos Formell dies after a heart attack onstage. He was 59

Singer-songwriter Juan Carlos Formell was born into Cuban music royalty but forged his own path. He was the bassist for Los Van Van, one of the most influential bands from post-Revolution Cuba.

Bassist Juan Carlos Formell dies after a heart attack onstage. He was 59

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Thursday

National

New York state is becoming a battleground for migrant rights

Some communities are resisting efforts by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to bus migrants to their towns. While wanting to be empathetic, they say they don't have the money to support the new arrivals.

New York state is becoming a battleground for migrant rights

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Thursday

Law

New York rolls back bail reforms that gave judges more discretion

New York is rolling back some bail reforms it passed earlier to give judges more discretion on who gets released from custody. The move follows criticism of no-bail reform enacted in 2022.

New York rolls back bail reforms that gave judges more discretion

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Wednesday

Desperate migrants are choosing to cross the border through dangerous U.S. desert

Jacqueline Arellano hikes through a wash she suspects migrants move though on their way north after crossing the border. She volunteers with Border Kindness , a group that is extending its services to desert areas around Yuma, Ariz., to assist lost or hurt migrants. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

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National

Desperate migrants are choosing to cross the border through dangerous U.S. desert

The humanitarian aid group Border Kindness leaves water and other aid in areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. They say people are ill-prepared for conditions on uncharted trails.

Desperate migrants are choosing to cross the border through dangerous U.S. desert

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Friday

National

NYC Mayor Adams pressures the feds for more help with assistance to migrants

New York Mayor Eric Adams says the White House needs to honor its promise to help the city provide housing and other support for migrants who are waiting for asylum.

NYC Mayor Adams pressures the feds for more help with assistance to migrants

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Wednesday

Some Republicans say New York is in the grips of a crime wave. Experts say not at all

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Some Republicans say New York is in the grips of a crime wave. Experts say not at all

Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Manhattan about New York City's crime problem. But experts say there is no problem.

Some Republicans say New York is in the grips of a crime wave. Experts say not at all

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Monday

Wednesday

National

Floodwaters in the San Joaquin Valley threaten homes and residents' incomes

Residents in California's San Joaquin Valley are assessing damage and what's next for them following a series of strong storms that flooded farms and homes, threatening crops and jobs.

Floodwaters in the San Joaquin Valley threaten homes and residents' incomes

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Wednesday

Weather

California might get a break from the rain that has saturated the state

The latest storm caused more flooding in some areas and brought strong winds. Some residents remain under evacuation orders.

California might get a break from the rain that has saturated the state

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Monday

Are harsher fentanyl sentences the solution to the opiate crisis? Experts say no

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Are harsher fentanyl sentences the solution to the opiate crisis? Experts say no

Paterson, N.J. is trying to fight back against the grip of fentanyl by passing harsher laws. But critics say those laws punish addiction and don't address more serious problems.

Are harsher fentanyl sentences the solution to the opiate crisis? Experts say no

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2 boats capsized off the San Diego shoreline and at least 8 people are dead

The boats are believed to have been bringing migrants into the U.S. The victims who were found at the scene were not wearing a life jackets.

2 boats capsized off the San Diego shoreline and at least 8 people are dead

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Sunday

Friday

National

New York City says it has too many migrants and plans to send some elsewhere

Months after arriving in New York by bus, migrants without work permits struggle to carve out new lives as they wait for their asylum cases to be heard.

New York City says it has too many migrants and plans to send some elsewhere

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Wednesday

National

Gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket has been sentenced to life

The young man who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket last year will spend the rest of his life in jail. He intentionally targeted the market because it was frequented by Black people.

Gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket has been sentenced to life

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Friday

National

The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has impacted a community in New Jersey

Paterson is home to a large number of people with roots in Turkey and Syria — countries hit by Monday's massive earthquake. Residents say they are mobilizing their fears into help.

The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has impacted a community in New Jersey

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Friday

National

A California city seeing an influx of migrants reacts to Biden's border control plan

The Biden administration plans to sharply limit who can apply for asylum at the southern U.S. border. The border city of Calexico, Calif., recently declared a state of emergency over immigration.

A California city seeing an influx of migrants reacts to Biden's border control plan

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Tuesday

National

NYC's mayor faces backlash for planning to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has a plan to address the increasing numbers of unhoused people in the city. It includes involuntary hospitalization of people deemed to be in "psychiatric crisis."

NYC's mayor faces backlash for planning to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people

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Friday

Politics

Constituents sound off about Rep.-elect Santos, who is under investigation

George Santos, the GOP representative-elect of New York's 3rd Congressional District, has admitted he lied about his background and is now under investigation. He's slated to be sworn in next week.

Constituents sound off about Rep.-elect Santos, who is under investigation

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Wednesday

Cumbia: The musical backbone of Latin America

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Code Switch

Cumbia: The musical backbone of Latin America

Whether you're from Ushuaia or East Los Angeles, you've likely heard cumbia blaring from a stereo. From our play friends at NPR's Alt.Latino, Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras talk about their common love of the musical backbone of Latin America.

Cumbia: The musical backbone of Latin America

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Wednesday

Encore: An Alt.Latino Christmas, with Cantigas in concert

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Alt.Latino

Encore: An Alt.Latino Christmas, with Cantigas in concert

¡Felices fiestas y'all! This week, Alt.Latino revisits a classic episode from 2014 to enjoy the music of D.C. Latino choir, Cantigas.

Encore: An Alt.Latino Christmas, with Cantigas in concert

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Monday

Sports

Lionel Messi's legacy solidified in Argentina after taking home the World Cup

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd about superstar soccer player Lionel Messi's legacy in Argentina.

Lionel Messi's legacy solidified in Argentina after taking home the World Cup

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Sports

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been chasing a World Cup win for 16 years

Argentina's World Cup win on Sunday was especially meaningful for star Lionel Messi. Where does he rank now that he's joined legend Diego Maradona in Argentina's World Cup winner's circle?

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been chasing a World Cup win for 16 years

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Monday

Sports

At the World Cup, Lionel Messi may finally be coming home

NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd, about the life and legacy of Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players in history, as he attempts to win his first World Cup.

At the World Cup, Lionel Messi may finally be coming home

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