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Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her happier than getting a book in the right reader's hands – most especially her own.

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Wednesday

Health Care

Health care staffing and burnout are helping drive strikes, Kaiser union leader says

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Caroline Lucas, the executive director of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, about how more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers have begun a three-day strike.

Health care staffing and burnout are helping drive strikes, Kaiser union leader says

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Friday

Politics

Former Rep. Jane Harman on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's trailblazing legacy

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Congresswoman Jane Harman, who was a longtime friend and colleague to Diane Feinstein, about the late senator's life and legacy.

Former Rep. Jane Harman on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's trailblazing legacy

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Monday

Friday

Politics

What we know about Justice Thomas' relationship with the Koch Brothers

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Jane Mayer, Staff Writer at The New Yorker, about Justice Clarence Thomas and his relationship to the Koch brothers.

What we know about Justice Thomas' relationship with the Koch Brothers

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Wednesday

Middle East

Siamak Namazi's brother welcomes him home after 8 years of captivity in Iran

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Babak Namazi, whose brother was held captive by Iran.

Siamak Namazi's brother welcomes him home after 8 years of captivity in Iran

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Friday

Economy

The UAW is asking to bring back pensions. This economist says it's not a good idea

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with economist Allison Schrager about why she thinks the UAW is wrong about asking to bring back the old-fashioned pension plan.

The UAW is asking to bring back pensions. This economist says it's not a good idea

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Monday

National Security

What it takes to search for an escaped fugitive

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brent Davison, Troop B Commander for the New York State Police, about what it takes to search for prison escapees.

What it takes to search for an escaped fugitive

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Tuesday

Sports

Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.

Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold

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Monday

Sports

One last check-in before we say goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meg Linehan, who covers women's soccer and is a senior writer with The Athletic, about the World Cup madness.

One last check-in before we say goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup

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Thursday

World

Yellowknife mayor provides the latest update on evacuations in the Canadian city

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Atly, the mayor of Yellowknife, Canada, which has issued an evacuation for all of the city's 20,000 residents due to wildfires.

Yellowknife mayor provides the latest update on evacuations in the Canadian city

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Tuesday

National

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires

The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires

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Monday

Climate

Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans

The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?

Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans

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Thursday

National

An update on Maui's wildfire disaster from Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about the wildfires on the island of Maui. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration, making funds available to those effected.

An update on Maui's wildfire disaster from Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono

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Monday

Business

Publishing company Simon & Schuster was sold for $1.62 billion to investment firm KKR

NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Publisher Weekly's Jim Milliot about the agreement that was reached for KKR investment firm to acquire Simon & Schuster.

Publishing company Simon & Schuster was sold for $1.62 billion to investment firm KKR

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Sports

Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pardeep Cattry, soccer writer for CBS Sports, about the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup performance and key matchups in the next world cup round.

Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise

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Friday

Author Interviews

Ben Purkert tackles masculinity and ego within the advertising industry in new novel

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author Ben Purkert about his new novel The Men Can't Be Saved.

Ben Purkert tackles masculinity and ego within the advertising industry in new novel

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Wednesday

Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

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Politics

Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a "very straightforward" defense against the latest charges against the former president.

Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

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Saturday

Movie Interviews

'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath.

'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving

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Friday

Thursday

Strange News

How an Alabama town without ballot boxes has two mayors

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with columnist Kyle Whitmire of the AL.com. He's been following the story of an Alabama town that has two mayors.

How an Alabama town without ballot boxes has two mayors

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Wednesday

Author Interviews

Poet Terrance Hayes holds a mirror to history, headlines and himself in 'So To Speak'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with poet Terrance Hayes about his new collection "So To Speak," which touches on topics from history, to himself and to headlines in the news.

Poet Terrance Hayes holds a mirror to history, headlines and himself in 'So To Speak'

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Tuesday

Sports

Top recruit Bronny James, LeBron's oldest son, recovering after cardiac arrest scare

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Matt Zemek, editor for Trojans Wire, about the cardiac arrest scare of top USC basketball prospect, Bronny James.

Top recruit Bronny James, LeBron's oldest son, recovering after cardiac arrest scare

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Author Interviews

How to love your daughter, according to this author

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Hila Blum about her novel How to Love Your Daughter, which seems to pose a question: is there such a thing as loving too much?

How to love your daughter, according to this author

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