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Friday

Technology

The parallels between Vonnegut's science fiction and our modern-day world

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Robin Murphy, professor at Texas A&M University, about the through line between a science fiction novel and the current state of AI and automation.

The parallels between Vonnegut's science fiction and our modern-day world

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Wednesday

National

What Kroger is doing with data about customers in its loyalty program

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Jon Keegan of The Markup about the data that Kroger grocery chain collects about customers in its loyalty program.

What Kroger is doing with data about customers in its loyalty program

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Climate change has forced thousands to relocate in the U.S.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jake Bittle, the author of The Great Displacement, about how climate change has forced some people in the U.S. to relocate against their will.

Climate change has forced thousands to relocate in the U.S.

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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

Health

National Cancer Institute director opens up about her own cancer diagnosis

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli on Biden's cancer moon shot and her breast cancer diagnosis.

National Cancer Institute director opens up about her own cancer diagnosis

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Tuesday

Where Greta Thunberg does (and doesn't) expect to see action on climate change

Greta Thunberg says the fight for social justice is the fight for climate justice. picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I hide caption

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Climate

Where Greta Thunberg does (and doesn't) expect to see action on climate change

Greta Thunberg says she has no plans to get into politics as a career, and she thinks she can do more as a climate campaigner on the outside.

Where Greta Thunberg does (and doesn't) expect to see action on climate change

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Friday

Obituaries

'Red Baron' artist whose sculptures adorned San Francisco Bay pier posts has died

The "Red Baron" artist Tyler James Hoare has died at 82. For decades, he placed whimsical sculptures of biplanes, submarines and pirate ships on pier posts in the San Francisco Bay.

'Red Baron' artist whose sculptures adorned San Francisco Bay pier posts has died

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Race

After Sierra Club's racial reckoning, its new leader pushes forward

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ben Jealous, the new head of the Sierra Club. He takes the reins amid an ongoing conversation about the history of the organization and the racist views of its founder.

After Sierra Club's racial reckoning, its new leader pushes forward

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Thursday

Politics

Biden pledged police reform, but advocates see a diffcult path ahead

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rashad Robinson, the president of the racial justice advocacy group Color of Change, about Biden's pledge to improve accountability for law enforcement.

Biden pledged police reform, but advocates see a diffcult path ahead

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Wednesday

Politics

Two of the newest members of Congress weigh in on the State of the Union address

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic Congressmen Maxwell Frost of Florida and Republican Mike Lawler of New York about the president's State of the Union speech.

Two of the newest members of Congress weigh in on the State of the Union address

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Tuesday

Politics

Speechwriters weigh in on the State of the Union address

NPR's Juana Summers talks with former speechwriters Cody Keenan and Michael Ricci about President Biden's State of the Union address and the hard task of finding common ground in a divided Congress.

Speechwriters weigh in on the State of the Union address

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Saturday

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

Muni Long takes her Grammy nominations to heart. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR hide caption

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Music Features

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

Music Interviews

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

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with artist Muni Long about being a first-time Grammy nominee in three categories.

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

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

Molly Tuttle is right at home at The Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. Joseph Ross for NPR hide caption

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Featured Stories

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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