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Race

The problem with the book category: Asian fantasy

Asian fantasy novels have been growing in popularity over the past few years but is that really the right term for this subgenre? (Story originally aired on All Things Considered on May 30, 2021.)

The problem with the book category: Asian fantasy

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Sunday

What's In A Genre Name? The Trouble With 'Asian Fantasy'
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Book News & Features

What's In A Genre Name? The Trouble With 'Asian Fantasy'

Asian fantasy has been increasingly popular over the past few years, but some authors shelved in that category are wondering whether it's really a useful way of describing a vast and varied subgenre.

What's In A Genre Name? The Trouble With 'Asian Fantasy'

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Saturday

On Netflix, Leigh Bardugo's 'Shadow And Bone' Celebrates A Diverse Grishaverse

Jessie Mei Li stars as Alina Starkov in the new Netflix series, Shadow and Bone, adapted from author Leigh Bardugo's works. Netflix hide caption

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Television

On Netflix, Leigh Bardugo's 'Shadow And Bone' Celebrates A Diverse Grishaverse

"I never want people to feel like fantasy and romance and magic and adventure belong to just one kind of person," the fantasy author says. A new Netflix series is adapted from her works.

On Netflix, Leigh Bardugo's 'Shadow And Bone' Celebrates A Diverse Grishaverse

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Sunday

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

Bachelor host Chris Harrison, above right, has temporarily stepped away from the show following controversial remarks involving race. The franchise's current season features Matt James, top left, as the show's first male Black lead. Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images hide caption

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In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

Brandy Monk-Payton, a media and Black cultural studies scholar at Fordham University, talks with All Things Considered host Michel Martin about the ABC franchise and its record on race.

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

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Friday

Biden Made Big Promises On Juvenile Justice. Activists Worry It's Not Enough

The energy behind the Black Lives Matter movement this year, which included this protest in Portland, Ore., has led activists to push for changes to juvenile justice practices. Paula Bronstein/AP hide caption

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Biden Made Big Promises On Juvenile Justice. Activists Worry It's Not Enough

Reforming juvenile justice is a critical part of broader criminal justice reform, advocates say. They want action from Washington beyond what the Biden team has promised.

Tuesday

Melania Trump's 2020 Christmas Decorations Are Unconventionally Traditional

First lady Melania Trump waves as she stands next to the 2020 Official White House Christmas tree as it is presented on the North Portico of the White House, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Politics

Melania Trump's 2020 Christmas Decorations Are Unconventionally Traditional

The first lady reportedly isn't a big fan of the holiday tradition and her husband doesn't acknowledge he lost the election, but the White House's aesthetic aims for an old-school note.

Friday

Tuesday

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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The NPR Politics Podcast

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

NPR, like many news outlets, relies on The Associated Press to discern and report election results. In this episode, we speak with the AP's David Scott about how the organization makes those determinations.

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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Monday

Transcript: Doctors Say Trump Will Continue Treatment From White House

White House physician Sean Conley (center) arrives to answer questions surrounded by other doctors for an update on President Trump's health on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Transcript: Doctors Say Trump Will Continue Treatment From White House

The president's medical team said on Monday that he would be able to leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday. Here is a transcript of their remarks.

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