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Gun policy researcher the impact of gun law changes from Congress and Supreme Court

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Daniel Webster of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Gun Violence Solutions about the likely effect of gun law changes coming from Congress and the Supreme Court.

Gun policy researcher the impact of gun law changes from Congress and Supreme Court

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Politics

2 senators are working across the aisle on a framework to regulate cryptocurrency

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, about their bill to regulate cryptocurrency.

2 senators are working across the aisle on a framework to regulate cryptocurrency

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National Security

Ronan Farrow on investigating the world's most notorious spyware company: NSO Group

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Ronan Farrow about his New Yorker investigation into Israeli spyware company NSO Group, and his interview with an employee who quit.

Ronan Farrow on investigating the world's most notorious spyware company: NSO Group

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Technology

Who's checking the fact checkers?

The latest weapon in the disinformation war: Fake fact checkers. Some channels on the app Telegram look like independent fact checkers, but are pro-Russian propaganda outlets spreading falsities.

Who's checking the fact checkers?

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Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

Foreign policy expert Emma Ashford says sanctions are effective for inflicting economic pain on a country, but leadership are often good at insulating themselves from the impact. Chris McGrath/Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

Despite heavy sanctions, Russia has not slowed down its invasion of Ukraine. Some are left wondering just how much sanctions can achieve.

Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

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World

How sanctions have impacted Russia's economy — and whether that will help end the war

The West is hammering Russia with sanctions. But, do they work? NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Emma Ashford of the Atlantic Council.

How sanctions have impacted Russia's economy — and whether that will help end the war

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Music

A long lost tape shows the artist Prince back when he was another kid in Minneapolis

As a child, the late artist Prince was interviewed about a teacher's strike in Minneapolis for a local news story. The rediscovered tape proves that even artists as big as Prince were kids once.

A long lost tape shows the artist Prince back when he was another kid in Minneapolis

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Author Interviews

'Young Mungo' tells the love story of 2 boys — one Protestant, the other Catholic

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Douglas Stuart about his latest book Young Mungo, centers on a romance between two teenage boys: one Protestant, one Catholic.

'Young Mungo' tells the love story of 2 boys — one Protestant, the other Catholic

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Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child

Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child pours a bottle of wine in episode 2 of the new HBO Max series, "Julia." HBO Max hide caption

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Television

Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child

Actress Sarah Lancashire transforms into the iconic Julia Child, the chef who popularized French cooking in America.

Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child

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Television

Sarah Lancashire on the power of women and playing Julia Child

NPR's Kelsey Snell talks with actress Sarah Lancashire about her portrayal of Julia Child in HBO's new series Julia.

Sarah Lancashire on the power of women and playing Julia Child

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National

Operation Lone Star touts big numbers. But are they real?

It's been a year since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg Abbott's hardline border crackdown on undocumented immigration. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Lomi Kriel about the project.

Operation Lone Star touts big numbers. But are they real?

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