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Sports

Big changes are coming to college football ahead of the sport's playoff expansion

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Nichole Auerbach of the Athletic about the return of college football — which has been through a dramatic transformation during the off season.

Big changes are coming to college football ahead of the sport's playoff expansion

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Wednesday

At 84, he has completed his goal of riding all 21,000 miles of the Amtrak network

Amtrak's California Zephyr passes a plateau during its 2,438-mile trip to Emeryville/San Francisco from Chicago. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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At 84, he has completed his goal of riding all 21,000 miles of the Amtrak network

Nat Read says he has ridden every mile on the Amtrak rail network, and he's never grown tired of looking at the country through a train window.

At 84, he has completed his goal of riding all 21,000 miles of the Amtrak network

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Monday

Sports

Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pardeep Cattry, soccer writer for CBS Sports, about the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup performance and key matchups in the next world cup round.

Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise

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Thursday

Health

Eating disorders in young men are being masked by muscle bulking and over-exercising

For some young men and boys, body building can lead to unhealthy behaviors. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with NYU psychologist Andrea Vazzana about compulsive exercise and eating disorders in males.

Eating disorders in young men are being masked by muscle bulking and over-exercising

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Wednesday

Author Interviews

Poet Terrance Hayes holds a mirror to history, headlines and himself in 'So To Speak'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with poet Terrance Hayes about his new collection "So To Speak," which touches on topics from history, to himself and to headlines in the news.

Poet Terrance Hayes holds a mirror to history, headlines and himself in 'So To Speak'

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Tuesday

Sports

Top recruit Bronny James, LeBron's oldest son, recovering after cardiac arrest scare

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Matt Zemek, editor for Trojans Wire, about the cardiac arrest scare of top USC basketball prospect, Bronny James.

Top recruit Bronny James, LeBron's oldest son, recovering after cardiac arrest scare

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Monday

Sports

A recap of 2023 Wimbledon so far — and forecast of what could happen next

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Courtney Nguyen, senior writer for WTA Insider, about the home stretch of Wimbledon, the world's oldest and arguably most prestigious tennis tournament.

A recap of 2023 Wimbledon so far — and forecast of what could happen next

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Thursday

Movie Interviews

Kristen Lovell, co-director of 'The Stroll,' knows sex work is real work

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary 'The Stroll.' It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.

Kristen Lovell, co-director of 'The Stroll,' knows sex work is real work

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Tuesday

Sports

How the 'jock tax' eats away at the incomes of non-resident athletes and entertainers

As the 2023 NBA Finals comes to a close and a champion crowned, we take a look at the financial surprise that awaits both post-season winners and losers — The Jock Tax.

How the 'jock tax' eats away at the incomes of non-resident athletes and entertainers

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Thursday

Politics

Breakthrough moments of the debt ceiling negotiations, according to a lead negotiator

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, about her role as a lead negotiator on the debt ceiling deal and future threats of default.

Breakthrough moments of the debt ceiling negotiations, according to a lead negotiator

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Tuesday

Sports

As Pelosi takes to the pitching mound: Some of the best and worst first pitches

As Rep. Nancy Pelosi tosses the first pitch at the Washington Nationals "Out Night" for Pride Month, we look at those who've put their best foot forward and who've come up short at the pitching mound.

As Pelosi takes to the pitching mound: Some of the best and worst first pitches

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Friday

Politics

What to expect in Biden's Oval Office address about the debt ceiling deal

President Biden delivers the first Oval Office address of his presidency. It comes a day after Congress passed a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding the deadline.

What to expect in Biden's Oval Office address about the debt ceiling deal

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Business

Is Nike past its peak? A look at the company's current slump

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chris Burns, footwear analyst and founder of ARCH (Art & Research, Culture-Hype) about Nike's shoe sale slump, inventory excess and colorway reliance.

Is Nike past its peak? A look at the company's current slump

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Tuesday

Education

What inspired Cameron Fields to move from the newsroom to the classroom

Cameron Fields, a reporter for Cleveland.com, talks about his career pivot from journalism to teaching.

What inspired Cameron Fields to move from the newsroom to the classroom

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Friday

Welcome to the portal — where college athletes can risk it all for a shot at glory

Football player Myles Hinton used the NCAA's college transfer portal to transfer from Stanford University to the University of Michigan in his effort to seek a path from college to the NFL. Sylvia Jarrus for NPR hide caption

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Education

Welcome to the portal — where college athletes can risk it all for a shot at glory

Since the inception of the transfer portal in 2018, the number of student athletes seeking to move colleges in the hope of finding a better path to the pros has exploded. But not everyone makes it.

Thursday

Sports

Student athletes' hope for a new beginning closes as transfer portal deadline nears

More than 20,000 student athletes entered the transfer portal in 2022, with hopes of finding a better fit and competitive school to increase the likelihood of making it to the professional leagues.

Student athletes' hope for a new beginning closes as transfer portal deadline nears

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Wednesday

Sports

Dozens of student athletes in Iowa came under investigation for sports gambling

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Chris Vannini, senior writer with The Athletic, about the sports gambling investigations in the state of Iowa and at the University of Alabama and the road ahead.

Dozens of student athletes in Iowa came under investigation for sports gambling

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison wants her book and the word 'big' to affirm kids

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vashti Harrison, illustrator and author of the new picture book Big, about a young Black girl's journey to self love.

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison wants her book and the word 'big' to affirm kids

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Monday

Sports

NHL Playoffs 1st round: A curse lifted, defending champions ousted and 14 overtimes

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with NHL senior writer Dan Rosen about the buzz surrounding the first round of playoffs, growing parity in the NHL, and matchups to watch as the next round starts Tuesday.

NHL Playoffs 1st round: A curse lifted, defending champions ousted and 14 overtimes

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Thursday

World

51 years later, Germany has a panel to review the Munich Olympics hostage massacre

NPR's Melissa Block talks with Michael Brenner, professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, about the review the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes.

51 years later, Germany has a panel to review the Munich Olympics hostage massacre

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Tuesday

Media

Trailblazer sports reporter Liz Clarke reflects on her 37 years in journalism

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Liz Clarke for an exit interview looking back on her 37 years in journalism — 25 of those as a trailblazing sports reporter at The Washington Post.

Trailblazer sports reporter Liz Clarke reflects on her 37 years in journalism

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Thursday

Sports

The Chicago Bulls' 9-year-old screaming secret weapon to beating the Toronto Raptors

The Chicago Bulls' come-from-behind win against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoff Play-In tournament game was fueled by the screams of 9-year-old Diar, daughter to Bulls forward DeMar DeRozen.

The Chicago Bulls' 9-year-old screaming secret weapon to beating the Toronto Raptors

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Monday

Obituaries

Mimi Sheraton, pioneering NYC restaurant critic, dies after lifetime of good eating

Mimi Sheraton, who chronicled New York's culinary scene, has died at 97. She is being remembered as the New York Times' first female restaurant critic, who enjoyed great food from little-known spots.

Mimi Sheraton, pioneering NYC restaurant critic, dies after lifetime of good eating

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