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Wednesday

Culture

Chief WGA negotiator weighs in on tentative union deal

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chief Negotiator for the Writer's Guild of America, Ellen Stutzman, about the tentative deal struck between the union and the major production studios.

Chief WGA negotiator weighs in on tentative union deal

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Tuesday

World

The U.S.-Iran prisoner swap 'was the right deal to make,' deputy special envoy says

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Abram Paley, deputy special envoy for Iran, on the prisoner swap that allowed five Americans who'd been detained in Iran for years, to return to the U.S.

The U.S.-Iran prisoner swap 'was the right deal to make,' deputy special envoy says

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Friday

Music Interviews

Musician Alan Palomo on 'World of Hassle' and his love for synth

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the musician Alan Palomo, formerly of the chillwave group Neon Indian, about his first solo release, World of Hassle.

Musician Alan Palomo on 'World of Hassle' and his love for synth

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Thursday

Children's Health

'Policymakers need to do their job too': Pediatrician's view on child poverty rate

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with pediatrician Megan Sandel about the on-the-ground impacts of child poverty.

'Policymakers need to do their job too': Pediatrician's view on child poverty rate

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Wednesday

Science

The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to slime scientist Antonio Cerullo at the City University of New York about the benefits of mucus.

The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist

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Tuesday

Science

Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea

Using a remote operated vehicle, NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer encountered a shiny golden orb deep in the Gulf of Alaska.

Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea

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Monday

World

UN members face immense challenges meeting goals on hunger and gender equality

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mandeep Tiwana, who is attending the UN general assembly as the representative for the civic engagement organization CIVICUS, about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

UN members face immense challenges meeting goals on hunger and gender equality

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Friday

Movie Interviews

Amid a crumbling Indian media landscape, journalist Ravish Kumar remains resolute

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched.

Amid a crumbling Indian media landscape, journalist Ravish Kumar remains resolute

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Climate

Are the effects of extreme weather changing how we're thinking about climate change?

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Anthony Leiserowitz with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication about what the climate disasters this summer mean for society's perception of climate change.

Are the effects of extreme weather changing how we're thinking about climate change?

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Thursday

Science

Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets.

Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

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In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree

Mojave National Preserve technician Ryan McRae observes the remnants of the Dome Fire. Krystal Ramirez for NPR hide caption

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The Picture Show

In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree

After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents.

In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree

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Wednesday

'You could be the hero': Fran Drescher tells NPR how the Hollywood strikes can end

SAG-AFTRA leader Fran Drescher has some choice words for Hollywood studio heads. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption

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Business

'You could be the hero': Fran Drescher tells NPR how the Hollywood strikes can end

Fran Drescher, president of the actors' union SAG-AFTRA, says the Hollywood strikes are at an inflection point.

'You could be the hero': Fran Drescher tells NPR how the Hollywood strikes can end

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Wednesday

Movies

A pioneering casting director reflects on diversity in Hollywood

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with host of The Academy Museum Podcast, Jacqueline Stewart, and casting director Reuben Cannon about the art of casting in Hollywood.

A pioneering casting director reflects on diversity in Hollywood

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Friday

Asia

Life in Afghanistan two years after the Taliban's takeover

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Fazelminallah Qazizai, a journalist and NPR's producer in Afghanistan, about life in the country two years after the Taliban took over.

Life in Afghanistan two years after the Taliban's takeover

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Environment

The effort to restore Joshua trees after Mojave wildfire faces grim odds

After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents.

The effort to restore Joshua trees after Mojave wildfire faces grim odds

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