Weekly Wrap: With National Emergency Declaration, The Border Wall Saga Continues

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Weekly Wrap: With National Emergency Declaration, The Border Wall Saga Continues

It's Friday. Sam will be seeing NPR's Susan Davis and Lulu Garcia-Navarro in the studio as they bid farewell to NASA's Opportunity Mars Rover. They're breaking down the issues raised as President Trump declares a national emergency in order to build the border wall. Also, what led more teachers — this time in Denver — to strike this week? Plus, Sue explains why she's over the TV show 'This Is Us' in a new segment.

Weekly Wrap: With National Emergency Declaration, The Border Wall Saga Continues

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Beyond Parkland: Oakland Kids Who Experience Gun Violence Every Day

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Beyond Parkland: Oakland Kids Who Experience Gun Violence Every Day

It's Tuesday. Sam talks with three Oakland teenagers about the gun violence they regularly encounter. They have been held up at gunpoint and known friends and mentors who have been shot. These Castlemont High School students are involved with a violence intervention program called Youth ALIVE! Through the program, they mentor middle school students on the dangers of guns.

Beyond Parkland: Oakland Kids Who Experience Gun Violence Every Day

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Weekly Wrap: Blackface In Virginia, 'El Chapo' Trial, How AOC Set The News Cycle

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Weekly Wrap: Blackface In Virginia, 'El Chapo' Trial, How AOC Set The News Cycle

It's Friday. Sam is putting on his best falsetto to sing along with NPR reporters Sarah Gonzalez and Julia Furlan. They're digging into peculiar details of the 'El Chapo' trial, as well as how changes to federal law could be the cause of a rise in sex trafficking. Plus, Sam chats with a listener who grew up in Virginia about racism in the state.

Weekly Wrap: Blackface In Virginia, 'El Chapo' Trial, How AOC Set The News Cycle

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Author Angie Thomas Writes To 'Mirror' Young, Black Readers

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Author Angie Thomas Writes To 'Mirror' Young, Black Readers

It's Tuesday. Sam chats with Angie Thomas, author of the best-selling young adult novel 'The Hate U Give' about her new book, 'On The Come Up.' They talk about both her books, about proving there's a huge audience for the black experience in young adult literature, and about moving on up — and why it's complicated. Email samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

Author Angie Thomas Writes To 'Mirror' Young, Black Readers

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Weekly Wrap: Schultz Ponders The Presidency, 'Leaving Neverland' Stirs At Sundance

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Weekly Wrap: Schultz Ponders The Presidency, 'Leaving Neverland' Stirs At Sundance

It's Friday. Sam's got one hand in his pocket, and the other one is welcoming LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman and NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates to the studio. They dive into Howard Schultz's possible 2020 presidential run, the latest in controversial technology and the reaction to a Michael Jackson-focused documentary that premiered at Sundance. Plus, what's with the NFL's recent ratings increase? Clinton Yates from ESPN's 'The Undefeated' weighs in.

Weekly Wrap: Schultz Ponders The Presidency, 'Leaving Neverland' Stirs At Sundance

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Tituss Burgess Is The 'Author And Finisher' Of His Own Fate

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Tituss Burgess Is The 'Author And Finisher' Of His Own Fate

It's Tuesday. Burgess is one of the stars of the hit Netflix show 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.' He gets real on playing an extrovert (as an introvert), going from rural Georgia to Broadway, and his love for 99-cent stores. Tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

Tituss Burgess Is The 'Author And Finisher' Of His Own Fate

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Weekly Wrap: TikTok, Climate Change & Fyre Fest

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Weekly Wrap: TikTok, Climate Change & Fyre Fest

It's Friday. Uh-oh, another episode with Sam, this time with NPR Reporter Vanessa Romo (@vanromo) and KPCC science reporter Jacob Margolis (@JacobMargolis), host of 'The Big One.' They cover the latest on the military transgender ban and a new climate change survey, while Sam digs deep on the social media app TikTok with help from Atlantic staff writer Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz). Email samsanders@npr.org and tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

Weekly Wrap: TikTok, Climate Change & Fyre Fest

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A Broadway Star And Director On 'Rent: Live'

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A Broadway Star And Director On 'Rent: Live'

It's Tuesday. Sam talks to 'Hamilton' star Brandon Victor Dixon and Broadway director Michael Greif about bringing the groundbreaking 1996 Broadway musical 'Rent' to live television — January 27 at 8 PM EST on FOX. They discuss the difference between stage and television performance, what made 'Rent' such an influential musical, and that time Brandon Victor Dixon spoke to Vice President-elect Mike Pence after a performance of 'Hamilton.' Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

A Broadway Star And Director On 'Rent: Live'

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Weekly Wrap: Las Vegas, Paradise & Hamberders

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Weekly Wrap: Las Vegas, Paradise & Hamberders

It's Friday. Sam ooga-chakas this week with NPR National Desk correspondent Leila Fadel (@LeilaFadel) and 'The Nevada Independent' editor Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports). They talk the latest on Syria, Brexit, and a family's choice not to return to Paradise, Calif., following the wildfires there. Plus, is Marie Kondo really telling you to throw away your books?

Weekly Wrap: Las Vegas, Paradise & Hamberders

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Dan Levy 'Leans Into Joy' On 'Schitt's Creek'

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Dan Levy 'Leans Into Joy' On 'Schitt's Creek'

It's Tuesday. Sam talks to Dan Levy about the comedy series he co-created with his father, actor Eugene Levy. They discuss why Dan has always had to pay his own way, choosing to make his character on "Schitt's Creek" pansexual, and what he doesn't miss about working as a host for MTV. And, uh, Beyonce may have come up, too. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

Dan Levy 'Leans Into Joy' On 'Schitt's Creek'

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Weekly Wrap: 'One Hot Mess' As Shutdown Continues, Plus Millennials And Burnout

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Weekly Wrap: 'One Hot Mess' As Shutdown Continues, Plus Millennials And Burnout

It's Friday. Sam is swimming through the latest in shutdown and border wall news with help from NBC White House correspondent Geoff Bennett and CNN senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson. Race is seemingly absent from that debate, even though it's a big predictor of voter attitudes on immigration. Plus, why BuzzFeed writer Anne Helen Petersen dubbed millennials the "burnout generation."

Weekly Wrap: 'One Hot Mess' As Shutdown Continues, Plus Millennials And Burnout

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Actress Kathryn Hahn Talks Film 'Private Life' — And Her Own

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Actress Kathryn Hahn Talks Film 'Private Life' — And Her Own

It's Tuesday: Sam talks with Kathryn Hahn — best known for her work in "Transparent" and "I Love Dick" — about her new film 'Private Life.' She stars alongside Paul Giamatti in the film, which is about a couple struggling to have a baby, and what happens when your life doesn't turn out the way you thought. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

Actress Kathryn Hahn Talks Film 'Private Life' — And Her Own

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Weekly Wrap: Nancy Pelosi's Return, Retail's 2019 Outlook, What's The Deal With CBD?

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Weekly Wrap: Nancy Pelosi's Return, Retail's 2019 Outlook, What's The Deal With CBD?

It's Friday. Sam is talking to everyone here, specifically NPR Congressional correspondent Susan Davis and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Sarah Halzack. A new U.S. Congress was sworn in this week and Rep. Nancy Pelosi returned as Speaker of the House, but what will Democrats' legislative priorities be? It's a new year, and tariffs could mean an uncertain future for retail in the months to come. Plus, what is CBD, why is it everywhere, and is it legal?

Weekly Wrap: Nancy Pelosi's Return, Retail's 2019 Outlook, What's The Deal With CBD?

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Encore: From 'Black-ish,' Jenifer Lewis: 'The Mother of Black Hollywood'

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Encore: From 'Black-ish,' Jenifer Lewis: 'The Mother of Black Hollywood'

It's Tuesday: In her memoir, "The Mother of Black Hollywood," Jenifer Lewis chronicles a career that has spanned decades, from Broadway to the hit ABC show Black-ish. Along the way, she played fictional moms to Tupac Shakur, Taraji P. Henson, and Whitney Houston. Jenifer talks to Sam about her long career, struggling with addiction and bipolar disorder, growing up in Missouri, and lying her way into the DNC in 2008. Originally released in November of 2017. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

Encore: From 'Black-ish,' Jenifer Lewis: 'The Mother of Black Hollywood'

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Year-End Wrap: Big Tech Reckoning, Identity Politics, & Yanny vs. Laurel

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Year-End Wrap: Big Tech Reckoning, Identity Politics, & Yanny vs. Laurel

It's Friday. Sam rings like a bell wrapping up the year in news with NPR reporter Elise Hu and The Wall Street Journal film industry reporter Erich Schwartzel. Plus a call to professor Lilliana Mason about how politics and identity have become entwined. It's topped off with the best things that happened to listeners all year. Tweet @ NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

Year-End Wrap: Big Tech Reckoning, Identity Politics, & Yanny vs. Laurel

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'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' Star Samin Nosrat Wants To Burn It All Down

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'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' Star Samin Nosrat Wants To Burn It All Down

It's Tuesday (and Christmas). Sam is in the kitchen with Samin Nosrat, author of the James Beard Award-winning book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' and star of the Netflix show of the same name. She talks to Sam about adjusting to fame, how she became a chef, and what makes her pessimistic about the world right now.

'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' Star Samin Nosrat Wants To Burn It All Down

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Weekly Wrap: Criminal Justice Reform, Teacher Strikes, & Dragons

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Weekly Wrap: Criminal Justice Reform, Teacher Strikes, & Dragons

It's Friday. Sam is on an island in the sun with 'Los Angeles Times' education reporter Sonali Kohli (@Sonali_Kohli) and 'Broken Record' podcast producer Justin Richmond (@JustJRichmond). Plus a year-end music check in with NPR music critic Ann Powers. Happy Holidays from the IBAM fam! Tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

Weekly Wrap: Criminal Justice Reform, Teacher Strikes, & Dragons

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Jennifer Lopez On Longevity And 'Second Act'

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Jennifer Lopez On Longevity And 'Second Act'

It's Tuesday. Jennifer Lopez dishes to Sam on life lessons from her "Jenny from the Block" days to her starring role in the upcoming romantic comedy, "Second Act." Tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels or email samsanders@npr.org.

Jennifer Lopez On Longevity And 'Second Act'

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Weekly Wrap: Ron Elving On Impeachment, Investigations And More Political Qs

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Weekly Wrap: Ron Elving On Impeachment, Investigations And More Political Qs

It's Friday. Sam is joined by NPR political editor and correspondent Ron Elving and NPR breaking news reporter Camila Domonoske. Sam and Camila are looking for answers to all the latest and burning questions on the Mueller investigation and President Trump's political agenda. Then Sam catches up with a listener from Portland, Maine, who last year shared her story of hosting a family of asylum seekers from Burundi.

Weekly Wrap: Ron Elving On Impeachment, Investigations And More Political Qs

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PJ Morton Talks Christmas Classics, The Super Bowl And Stevie Wonder

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PJ Morton Talks Christmas Classics, The Super Bowl And Stevie Wonder

It's Tuesday. The Grammy-nominated solo artist and Maroon 5 keyboardist joins Sam to talk about his album "Christmas With PJ Morton," a soulful take on Christmas classics. They also discuss PJ's childhood and his father, the famous preacher and gospel singer Paul S. Morton; what makes a classic holiday song; working with Stevie Wonder; and Maroon 5 possibly playing the Super Bowl. Tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels or email samsanders@npr.org.

PJ Morton Talks Christmas Classics, The Super Bowl And Stevie Wonder

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Weekly Wrap: George H.W. Bush, Explaining Brexit And Kevin Hart's Oscars Whirlwind

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Weekly Wrap: George H.W. Bush, Explaining Brexit And Kevin Hart's Oscars Whirlwind

It's Friday. Sam is counting the ways he could make this last forever with NPR's Nathan Rott and KPCC's Priska Neely. The United Nations is meeting in hopes of finding ways to slow climate change. Sam wonders if journalists are going too far in their remembrances of President George H.W. Bush, who died last week. Plus, Sam chats with the BBC's Rich Preston to break down exactly what's going on with Brexit.

Weekly Wrap: George H.W. Bush, Explaining Brexit And Kevin Hart's Oscars Whirlwind

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Viola Davis On 'Widows'; Race And Power in Hollywood

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Viola Davis On 'Widows'; Race And Power in Hollywood

It's Tuesday: 'All Things Considered' host Audie Cornish joins Sam to share her conversation with Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, recorded on stage at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Audie and Viola talk about her new film, 'Widows,' and the harsh reality of being a black leading woman in Hollywood.

Viola Davis On 'Widows'; Race And Power in Hollywood

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Weekly Wrap: GM, Awaiting Asylum, Stock Market

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Weekly Wrap: GM, Awaiting Asylum, Stock Market

It's Friday. Sam wishes he "had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and a six-four Impala." Instead he's joined by Quartz's David Yanofsky and the L.A. Times' Cindy Carcamo to dig into the latest happenings at the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as why we're not stopping to celebrate NASA's landing on Mars. Plus Sam chats with Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal about what the stock market's roller coaster means for the economy.

Weekly Wrap: GM, Awaiting Asylum, Stock Market

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Comedian Guy Branum Wants To Change the Boys Club of Comedy

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Comedian Guy Branum Wants To Change the Boys Club of Comedy

It's Tuesday. Sam is live with comedian and writer Guy Branum at the Crawford Family Forum at KPCC in Pasadena, Calif. Branum went from his small, rural hometown to hosting his own talk show in Hollywood. He gets real with Sam on destroying the white, straight, male-dominated comedy world, challenging narratives about gay people in entertainment, and takes questions from the audience.

Comedian Guy Branum Wants To Change the Boys Club of Comedy

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