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In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote

We travel to Dearborn, aka the "capital of Arab America." The Dearbornites we met said that the war in Gaza is the key issue on their minds as they consider how to cast their ballots. What these voters ultimately decide could have huge consequences for the whole country.

In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 07, 2023: Ta-Nehisi Coates attends the Alight Align Arise: Advancing the Movement for Repair National Conference at Thompson Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Decolonizing Wealth Project ) Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Decolonizing We hide caption

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Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates is no stranger to controversy. Over a decade ago Coates wrote his thought provoking article in The Atlantic magazine titled The Case for Reparations. The article sparked a global conversation and led to Coates testifying in front of congress about reparations. Now Coates is back with a new book of essays, one of which takes on the conflict in the West Bank.

Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

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Why are some nations richer?

This year's Economics Nobel went to a trio of researchers whose work focuses on the importance of strong institutions for an economy. Today we hear from the newly minted Nobel laureates about how they came to their groundbreaking conclusions.

Why are some nations richer?

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Gael García Bernal rejects certainty

Gael García Bernal was basically fated to be an actor. His mom and dad were both in show business and his first starring role was in a Mexican telenovela when he was just 13. Then came iconic roles in Y tu mamá también , The Motorcycle Diaries, Coco and more. García Bernal's new show is La Máquina. He talks to Rachel about embracing mystery, being selfish in relationships and not wasting good abs.

Gael García Bernal rejects certainty

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Planet Money

The economy explained.

Romance on the screen and on the page: Two Indicators

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Quick insights into work, business, and the economy.

Trying to fix the dating app backlash

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Short Wave

New science discoveries and everyday mysteries in 15 minutes.

The small team caring for some of the last of Hawaii's native snail species

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Tackling big questions with the world's greatest thinkers.

The mysteries that lie beneath

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Tools to help you get it together.

Should you let your kid quit something?

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Body Electric

Our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the Information Age.

Life Kit: Don't always depend on GPS. Your sense of direction will thank you

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In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote

Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

Why are some nations richer?

Gael García Bernal rejects certainty

Daily News

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Up First

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Consider This from NPR

Are biodiversity efforts keeping up with the effects of climate change?

The NPR Politics Podcast

Elon Musk is a Donald Trump Mega-Donor

Trump's Trials

The myth about noncitizen voting

State of the World from NPR

Taiwan Fears a Chinese Invasion, and This TV Show Tells Why

Here & Now

Why James Carville is sure Harris will win

1A

Meet The Christians Pushing Back On Christian Nationalism

Morning Edition

All Things Considered

Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Sunday

Culture and Entertainment

How To Do Everything

Pumpkins, Spiders and Henry Winkler

Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Seth Meyers likes being the punchline

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait looks back on 2024 with rose-tinted glasses

Fresh Air

Painter Titus Kaphar On 'Exhibiting Forgiveness'

Pop Culture Happy Hour

'Venom: The Last Dance' goos out with a bang

Code Switch

Spitting on Andrew Jackson's grave with Rebecca Nagle

The Best of Car Talk

#2485: Men Really Are from Mars After All

NPR's Book of the Day

In new children's books from Trevor Noah and Travis Jonker, adventure is not far off

It's Been a Minute

Kylie Minogue's tips for staying on top

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

The Bullseye Halloween Spooktacular: R.L. Stine, Andy Daly, and Elvira

StoryCorps

Love Thy Neighbor

Music

Tiny Desk

Chika: Tiny Desk Concert

Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Alih Jey and Little Jesus

All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 25

From the Top

All About that Bass

Jazz Night In America

50 years in 10 tracks: A career-spanning playlist from John Scofield

Mountain Stage

Sam Weber on Mountain Stage

World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Pixies on World Cafe

Louder Than A Riot

Watch the queen conquer: MC Lyte, Quay Dash, the cast of 'Rap Sh!t'

Learn Something New

Planet Money

Romance on the screen and on the page: Two Indicators

The Indicator from Planet Money

Trying to fix the dating app backlash

Short Wave

The small team caring for some of the last of Hawaii's native snail species

TED Radio Hour

The mysteries that lie beneath

Life Kit

Should you let your kid quit something?

Body Electric

Life Kit: Don't always depend on GPS. Your sense of direction will thank you

Dive Deep