All Things Considered for August 8, 2021 : NPR

Health

COVID-19 Will Be With Us For Some Time. What Might That Look Like?

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Health Experts Fear A Spread Of COVID As Motorcyclists Gather In South Dakota

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National

Health Experts Fear A Spread Of COVID As Motorcyclists Gather In South Dakota

by Arielle Zionts

Health Experts Fear A Spread Of COVID As Motorcyclists Gather In South Dakota

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Sports

A Look Back At A Weird Summer Olympics

by Leila Fadel

A Look Back At A Weird Summer Olympics

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Women Are Underrepresented In The Trades Industry

by Katia Riddle

Women Are Underrepresented In The Trades Industry

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Science

How A Meteorologist Does His Job When Climate Change Is Politicized

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National

As Nonprofit Disburses Rent Relief, Leader Says Government Can Make It Easier

by Sarah McCammon

As Nonprofit Disburses Rent Relief, Leader Says Government Can Make It Easier

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How Troy Kotsur of 'CODA' broke barriers as a deaf actor, on stage and on screen

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Movies

How Troy Kotsur of 'CODA' broke barriers as a deaf actor, on stage and on screen

by Mandalit del Barco

How Troy Kotsur of 'CODA' broke barriers as a deaf actor, on stage and on screen

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Movie Interviews

Director Todd Stephens On His New Dramedy, 'Swan Song'

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