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National

Biggest Hollywood strike in decades: SAG-AFTRA walks out after negotiations collapse

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, about the decision by the actors' union to strike.

Biggest Hollywood strike in decades: SAG-AFTRA walks out after negotiations collapse

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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

Sports

Brittney Griner's agent on what it took to get Griner back to the U.S.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Brittney Griner's agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, about clearing hurdles to get Griner back to the U.S. and what's next for the "We Are BG" movement.

Brittney Griner's agent on what it took to get Griner back to the U.S.

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Friday

Politics

Newt Gingrich thinks the GOP needs to stop underestimating Biden

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich about how President Biden has been able to complete his goals in a divided House.

Newt Gingrich thinks the GOP needs to stop underestimating Biden

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Tuesday

Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sees a path to bring down inflation

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the Biden Administration's plans to help the economy absorb supply shocks, which economists think will become more frequent.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sees a path to bring down inflation

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Friday

World

U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about the Taliban's rapid resurgence in Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 U.S. troops are being sent there to provide the embassy security.

U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban

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Wednesday

What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has drawn attention from European leaders and Russia's President Vladimir Putin after his government arrested a journalist flying over the country on a commercial plane. Maxim Guchek/Getty Images hide caption

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World

What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

After some European countries blocked access to Belarusian airlines after officials arrested an opposition journalist on a commercial flight, NPR asks an expert about Putin's support for Belarus.

What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus

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Tuesday

Politics

The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, about the drawdown of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, and his call to fast-track immigration visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.

The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

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Friday

What Does A Path Forward Look Like For Israel And Palestinians?

The Israeli army sends airstrikes into Gaza City on May 14, 2021. Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East

What Does A Path Forward Look Like For Israel And Palestinians?

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mkhaimar Abusada, political science professor at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, and Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar, about paths to a ceasefire in Israel.

What Does A Path Forward Look Like For Israel And Palestinians?

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Wednesday

Politics

What Liz Cheney's Removal Means For The Future Of The GOP

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier and Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen on the future of the GOP after Wednesday's vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership.

What Liz Cheney's Removal Means For The Future Of The GOP

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Tuesday

Politics

'It Feels More Desperate Than 2020': Attorney On New Voting Restrictions

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Elias, a voting rights attorney with Perkins Cole, about the bills proposed by Republican state legislators to restrict how and when to vote in their states.

'It Feels More Desperate Than 2020': Attorney On New Voting Restrictions

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Monday

National

Rev. Al Sharpton Reflects After Delivering Andrew Brown Jr.'s Eulogy

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Andrew Brown, Jr. He talks about the family's request to deliver special remarks and reflections.

Rev. Al Sharpton Reflects After Delivering Andrew Brown Jr.'s Eulogy

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Wednesday

George Floyd's Murder, One Year Later

Congressional Democrat Says The Time Is Now For Federal Police Reform

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass of California about the George Floyd police reform bill she's sponsoring and her talks with Republicans to help it pass in the Senate.

Congressional Democrat Says The Time Is Now For Federal Police Reform

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National

Philonise Floyd And Attorney Ben Crump Reflect On Chauvin Verdict

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Philonise Floyd and his attorney Ben Crump about the guilty verdicts finding former officer Derek Chauvin responsible for the death of George Floyd.

Philonise Floyd And Attorney Ben Crump Reflect On Chauvin Verdict

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Thursday

National

Congressman On Capitol Police Inspector General Testimony

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar of California about the testimony by the Capitol Police inspector general regarding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman On Capitol Police Inspector General Testimony

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Wednesday

National

Minnesota State Rep. Esther Agbaje: 'We Are Living In A Continuous State Of Trauma'

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Minnesota state Rep. Esther Agbaje about how the killing of Daunte Wright in the midst of the Chauvin Trial is affecting her constituents.

Minnesota State Rep. Esther Agbaje: 'We Are Living In A Continuous State Of Trauma'

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Monday

Law

Republicans Meet Biden's Infrastructure Plan With Skepticism

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman Garret Graves of Louisiana about President Biden's meeting with a bipartisan group of members of Congress about his infrastructure proposal.

Republicans Meet Biden's Infrastructure Plan With Skepticism

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Law

Sen. Maria Cantwell on Infrastructure Meeting

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state about President Biden's meeting with a bipartisan group of members of Congress about his infrastructure proposal.

Sen. Maria Cantwell on Infrastructure Meeting

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