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Friday

National

A look into the New York Times' investigation of Roe v. Wade being overturned

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New York Times' investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about her investigation with Adam Liptak into the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade.

A look into the New York Times' investigation of Roe v. Wade being overturned

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Tuesday

Animals

Scientists have quantified exactly how murderous your cat is

Scientists have compiled an exhaustive list of all the species cats consume, and it includes more than 2000 birds, reptiles, mammals and insects — a sixth of which are of conservation concern.

Scientists have quantified exactly how murderous your cat is

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Climate

As COP28 winds down, climate advocate finds draft agreement "disappointing"

With COP28 climate talks coming to an end, NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with climate policy analyst Rachel Cleetus on where the latest agreement stands.

As COP28 winds down, climate advocate finds draft agreement "disappointing"

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Friday

How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

Lael Brainard speaks as President Joe Biden listens during an announcement in Nov. 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

The latest numbers show a strong picture for the U.S. economy. Yet many Americans have a pessimistic view. Here's how an adviser to Joe Biden says they're addressing that.

How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

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Thursday

Pop Culture

NPR hosts take a stab at the some of the most mispronounced words of the year

The language-learning platform Babbel has compiled a list of the most mispronounced words of 2023. NPR hosts attempt to read a few of them without assistance.

NPR hosts take a stab at the some of the most mispronounced words of the year

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Monday

Animals

Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

Dolly and Donna, two dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, appear to be able to sense electric fields — an ability that might help them detect prey buried in sand or enhance their navigation.

Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

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Friday

Movies

'Maxine's Baby' is a documentary chronicling the life of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry

Ailsa Chang talks to Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz about their new documentary Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story that chronicles the life and controversy of the Hollywood mogul.

'Maxine's Baby' is a documentary chronicling the life of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry

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Thursday

Space

Can we grow veggies in space?

A Texas undergrad is investigating sustainable agriculture systems for growing vegetables on Mars - and grew test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from maggots.

Can we grow veggies in space?

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Wednesday

Animals

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century after John Oliver promoted the bird not just on his show, but around the world.

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

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Tuesday

Science

How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

As army ants travel over uneven terrain, they link their bodies together to create bridges — a system that might give engineers insight into controlling robotic swarms.

How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

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Thursday

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

SAG-AFTRA leader Fran Drescher. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption

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Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

The longest strike in history by actors against film and TV studios has finally ended. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher says there is a "new dawn."

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

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Wednesday

Author Interviews

'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Naomi Alderman on her new novel, The Future, which asks whether the giants of technology more likely to save humankind or accelerate its end.

'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end

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Friday

Movies

Taylor Swift's tour was a blockbuster in theaters. Hollywood is paying attention

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mia Galuppo of The Hollywood Reporter about how Taylor Swift's concert film, The Eras Tour, has reignited interest in concert films from studios and musicians alike.

Taylor Swift's tour was a blockbuster in theaters. Hollywood is paying attention

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Wednesday

Environment

Summer storms created rivers and lakes in California's Death Valley

Death Valley's Badwater Basin is full of water after an epic year of rain and snow in California - and wildflowers are blooming extraordinarily late in the season.

Summer storms created rivers and lakes in California's Death Valley

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Tuesday

Review

Movie Reviews

Scary movies had another big year. A horror scholar shares her favorites

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with horror scholar and filmmaker Rebekah McKendry about her favorite horror movies of the year and the ideas that tie them together.

Scary movies had another big year. A horror scholar shares her favorites

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