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Author Interviews

This law and philosophy professor warns neurotechnology is also a danger to privacy

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle For Your Brain, which looks at the promise and perils of neurotechnology — tech that connects the human brain and computers.

This law and philosophy professor warns neurotechnology is also a danger to privacy

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Friday

National

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg pushes for stricter railroad safety standards

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent train derailments, and the future of rail safety.

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg pushes for stricter railroad safety standards

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Wednesday

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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Wednesday

Health Care

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks comments on why it's cutting insulin prices now

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about the company's move to reduce prices on some older insulins and cap how much people have to pay out of their own pocket.

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks comments on why it's cutting insulin prices now

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Monday

Culture

The second season of 'La Brega' tells the story of Puerto Rico through its music

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Alana Casanova-Burgess about the new season of the podcast La Brega, which tells a history of Puerto Rico through eight famous songs.

The second season of 'La Brega' tells the story of Puerto Rico through its music

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Music

New podcast looks at one of the biggest genres in the world: K-Pop

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Yoon. Her new podcast K-Pop Dreaming is a personal and historical journey through Korean pop music.

New podcast looks at one of the biggest genres in the world: K-Pop

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A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories

The magazine has been bombarded with AI-generated submissions lately. Cover art by Julie Dillon/Clarkesworld hide caption

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A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories

The science fiction and fantasy magazine Clarkesworld says it has been bombarded with AI-mage stories. Its publisher says it's part of a rise of side hustle culture online.

A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories

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Thursday

Technology

Sci-Fi magazine stops submissions after flood of AI generated stories

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Neil Clarke, editor-in-chief of the renowned literary journal Clarkesworld, about the deluge of submissions written by artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT.

Sci-Fi magazine stops submissions after flood of AI generated stories

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Monday

Sports

Don't dunk on the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

A key part of the NBA All Star Weekend is the Slam Dunk Contest. We look at how both pro basketball and dunking have evolved and why fans can't get enough of it.

Don't dunk on the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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Friday

National

A Make-A-Wish recipient recalls meeting Michael Jordan, who just donated $10 million

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Katie Dankowski about Michael Jordan's record-breaking $10 million donation. Dankowski met Jordan herself, as her wish as a child battling a brain tumor.

A Make-A-Wish recipient recalls meeting Michael Jordan, who just donated $10 million

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Wednesday

National

In California, many buildings remain vulnerable to earthquake damage

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with LAist News reporter Jacob Margolis about how many buildings in California are still susceptible to earthquake damage.

In California, many buildings remain vulnerable to earthquake damage

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Law

The FTC went after Fortnite. Now, the video game industry is on watch

The Federal Trade Commission accused Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, of violating child privacy laws and using questionable billing practices.

The FTC went after Fortnite. Now, the video game industry is on watch

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Wednesday

Animals

Humans and dolphins work together to fish in southern Brazilian city, ecologist says

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mauricio Cantor, behavioral ecologist at Oregon State University, about his study on how humans and dolphins work together to fish in a southern Brazilian city.

Humans and dolphins work together to fish in southern Brazilian city, ecologist says

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Friday

Sports

An innovation in pin racking angers some pro bowlers

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ben Kesling of The Wall Street Journal about a new innovation in bowling pin racking that is angering some pro bowlers.

An innovation in pin racking angers some pro bowlers

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Wednesday

Perspective

How to gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable

For an episode of Life Kit, NPR's Vincent Acovino explores ways you can gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable, and help you reach your goals.

How to gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable

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Friday

Sports

What the freezing weather means for holiday football games

NPR's Juana Summers talks with WGN reporter Larry Hawley about the freezing weather conditions for Saturday's Chicago Bears game.

What the freezing weather means for holiday football games

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Thursday

Weather

In Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon warns of dangers from winter storm

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon about how the intense winter storm is affecting his state.

In Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon warns of dangers from winter storm

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Wednesday

Movie Interviews

'Wildcat' is a story of healing for its directors, stars and an orphaned ocelot

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with directors Trevor Beck Frost and Melissa about "Wildcat," their documentary about a couple working to rehabilitate orphaned ocelots in the Amazon rainforest.

'Wildcat' is a story of healing for its directors, stars and an orphaned ocelot

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Weather

How to keep safe as extreme winter weather approaches

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with meteorologist Eric Ahasic about the extreme cold weather hitting much of the eastern half of the U.S.

How to keep safe as extreme winter weather approaches

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Wednesday

Author Interviews

Novelist Steph Cha on her favorite novel, 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler

All Things Considered hosts are asking their favorite writers about their favorite writers. Ailsa Chang talks with novelist Steph Cha about her favorite novel, "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler.

Novelist Steph Cha on her favorite novel, 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler

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Friday

Asia

A new law in Russia is Putin's latest attack on LGBTQ rights

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Oxford University professor Dan Healey about new laws in Russia that make it illegal to spread LGBTQ "propaganda."

A new law in Russia is Putin's latest attack on LGBTQ rights

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