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Thursday

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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Energy

Markey calls Biden's decision to back the Willow Project 'an environmental injustice'

The Biden administration approved a major oil extraction project in Alaska, a decision that has divided Democrats. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Ed Markey, who opposes the project.

Markey calls Biden's decision to back the Willow Project 'an environmental injustice'

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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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Tuesday

Economy

Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. Should you be worried?

Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. What does this mean for the average American? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jacob Goldstein about the future of the banking system in the U.S.

Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. Should you be worried?

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Wednesday

Culture

Merriam-Webster asked for words that don't have translation to English. Here are some

The Twitter account for the Merriam-Webster dictionary put out a call asking people to share words in other languages that don't fully translate to English. People came through.

Merriam-Webster asked for words that don't have translation to English. Here are some

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Obituaries

Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich

Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches.

Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich

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Colin Kaepernick describes how he embraced his blackness as a teenager

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Colin Kaepernick describes how he embraced his blackness as a teenager

Kaepernick's upbringing and teen crucibles are the source of his new graphic novel, titled Change the Game.

Colin Kaepernick describes how he embraced his blackness as a teenager

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Tuesday

Sports

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on his new coming-of-age graphic novel

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Colin Kaepernick on his book Change The Game, detailing his pivot from baseball to football and how he found himself in the process.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on his new coming-of-age graphic novel

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How (and why) this man plans to live underwater for 100 days

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Science

How (and why) this man plans to live underwater for 100 days

Retired Navy officer Joseph Dituri is attempting to break the world record for living underwater, all in the name of science.

How (and why) this man plans to live underwater for 100 days

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Monday

Politics

Amid derailments, state lawmakers work on legislation to improve rail safety

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with state lawmakers Michele Grim of Ohio and Mike Jacobson of Nebraska about legislation to improve rail safety amid multiple derailments.

Amid derailments, state lawmakers work on legislation to improve rail safety

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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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Thursday

Science

Underwater researcher attempts world record for living underwater

Retired Navy commander Joe Dituri is attempting to break the world record for living underwater. NPR's Juana Summers checks in with him on his second day.

Underwater researcher attempts world record for living underwater

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Wednesday

Strange News

A man set a Guinness World Record for Disneyland visits: 2,995 in a row

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jeff Reitz, who recently set a Guinness World Record for going to Disneyland for 2,995 consecutive days. That's eight years, three months and 13 days.

A man set a Guinness World Record for Disneyland visits: 2,995 in a row

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Thursday

Economy

Las Vegas food bank prepares for the end of pandemic relief SNAP benefits

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brooke Neubauer, founder and CEO of The Just One project in Las Vegas, about how the end of COVID food benefits will affect the community.

Las Vegas food bank prepares for the end of pandemic relief SNAP benefits

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Wednesday

Health

A pulmonologist shares what he's watching for after East Palestine derailment

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Nicholas Proia, Northeastern Ohio Medical University's clinical professor of internal medicine, about the health of locals after the East Palestine train derailment.

A pulmonologist shares what he's watching for after East Palestine derailment

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Jean D'Amerique's novel 'A Sun to be Sewn' is his testimony to Port au Prince

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Jean D'Amerique about his novel A Sun to be Sewn: a tragic love story told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl living in a neighborhood in Haiti.

Jean D'Amerique's novel 'A Sun to be Sewn' is his testimony to Port au Prince

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Monday

History

How Presidents' Day came to be

George Washington, the first U.S. president, never did much to mark his own birthday. Americans celebrated anyway. His birthday became a federal holiday, which has morphed since 1879.

How Presidents' Day came to be

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Friday

National

Railroad workers have been worried about safety concerns for years, reporter says

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aaron Gordon, a senior reporter for Vice's Motherboard, about his reporting about the freight train industry and safety concerns raised by railroad workers.

Railroad workers have been worried about safety concerns for years, reporter says

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Wednesday

Culture

From streetwear to red carpets, a new exhibit traces the evolution of hip hop fashion

NPR's Juana Summers visits a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City that celebrates 50 years of fashion in hip hop music.

From streetwear to red carpets, a new exhibit traces the evolution of hip hop fashion

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Monday

Culture

With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT

Viola Davis won her first Grammy for the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me. With it, she achieves the acclaimed EGOT status.

With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT

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Music Interviews

Encore: At age 22, Samara Joy is a classic jazz singer from a new generation

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the legendary Blues Alley Club stage in Washington, D.C. She and her album, Linger Awhile, won two Grammys.

Encore: At age 22, Samara Joy is a classic jazz singer from a new generation

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Saturday

Before 'Hrs and Hrs,' Muni Long spent years and years working for others

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Editors' Picks

Before 'Hrs and Hrs,' Muni Long spent years and years working for others

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist made her name in the music industry as a songwriter. It took a career pivot for her to write a hit song for herself.

Before 'Hrs and Hrs,' Muni Long spent years and years working for others

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Friday

In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

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In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

Molly Tuttle's new album is her third. But in many ways, it's a reintroduction – of her prodigious guitar talent, of her personal story, and to the Recording Academy that decides Grammy Awards.

In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

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Wednesday

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