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Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'

Republican Nevada state legislature candidate Dennis Hof, left, jokes with madam Sonja Bandolik at the Love Ranch brothel, owned by Hof, in Crystal, Nev. in April. John Locher/AP hide caption

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Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'

Brothel owner Dennis Hof is running for Nevada state legislature. He says President Trump broke the mold and made someone like him, an "anti-establishment" candidate, palatable to voters.

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'Weekend Edition' Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro Reports From Las Vegas

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Renee Montagne

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'Weekend Edition' Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro Reports From Las Vegas

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Politics

DHS Proposes Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid

by Joel Rose

1 min

DHS Proposes Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid

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Author Interviews

'Luckiest Girl Alive' Author On Kavanaugh Nomination, MeToo Era

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'Luckiest Girl Alive' Author On Kavanaugh Nomination, MeToo Era

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'You Can Get Through It': Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Rebuild Their Lives

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'You Can Get Through It': Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Rebuild Their Lives

by Leila Fadel

8 min

'You Can Get Through It': Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Rebuild Their Lives

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Secrets Of A Teenage WWII Spy In 'Transcription'

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Author Interviews

Secrets Of A Teenage WWII Spy In 'Transcription'

by Renee Montagne

5 min

Secrets Of A Teenage WWII Spy In 'Transcription'

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Food

After Decades Of Research, MRE Menu Now Includes Pizza

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After Decades Of Research, MRE Menu Now Includes Pizza

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Sunday Puzzle: Make Me A Star

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Sunday Puzzle: Make Me A Star

by Will Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: Make Me A Star

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Food

Las Vegas Chocolatier Is Passionate About Tempering Chocolate

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Las Vegas Chocolatier Is Passionate About Tempering Chocolate

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Indians Are Partying And Praying For Elephant-Headed God Ganesh

Revelers in Mumbai hoist up a statue of the elephant-headed god Ganesh and parade it toward the Arabian Sea. Lauren Frayer/NPR hide caption

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Indians Are Partying And Praying For Elephant-Headed God Ganesh

by Lauren Frayer

3 min

Indians Are Partying And Praying For Elephant-Headed God Ganesh

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Politics

The Week In Politics: Brett Kavanaugh, Rod Rosenstein

by Mara Liasson

4 min

The Week In Politics: Brett Kavanaugh, Rod Rosenstein

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While In Las Vegas, Trump Reaches Out To Latino Voters

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

7 min

While In Las Vegas, Trump Reaches Out To Latino Voters

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Why Thomas Confirmation Hearings Resonate Now More Than Ever

by Ron Elving

5 min

Why Thomas Confirmation Hearings Resonate Now More Than Ever

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Animals

After Hurricane Florence, Animal Shelters Are Inundated With Lost Pets

by Brian Mann

3 min

After Hurricane Florence, Animal Shelters Are Inundated With Lost Pets

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Alternative Influence: Broadcasting The Reactionary Right On YouTube

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Alternative Influence: Broadcasting The Reactionary Right On YouTube

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Private D.C. School Talks To Students About Healthy Relationships

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Private D.C. School Talks To Students About Healthy Relationships

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Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'

Republican Nevada state legislature candidate Dennis Hof, left, jokes with madam Sonja Bandolik at the Love Ranch brothel, owned by Hof, in Crystal, Nev. in April. John Locher/AP hide caption

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Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'

by Leila Fadel

5 min

Meet Nevada's 'Trump Of Pahrump'

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Students Whose Families Are In The Grips Of The Opioid Epidemic Get Help At School

by Rachel Gotbaum

5 min

Students Whose Families Are In The Grips Of The Opioid Epidemic Get Help At School

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Music Interviews

The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes

by Renee Montagne, Ned Wharton

4 min

The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes

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