Best Historically Black Since Podcasts (2023)

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How poor air quality impacts health; 'Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV' doc 25:38

21m ago25:38

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A number of cities and towns in the East and North East United States are under air quality warnings Wednesday because of wildfires in Canada. Dr. Neela Tummala talks about the health risks associated with poor air quality. And, who will pay to clean dangerous PFAS chemicals out of our water supplies? One settlement and one pending case might provi…

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Latest on 'Cop City' in Atlanta; Can Jan. 6 rioters legally fundraise? 25:44

3h ago25:44

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We get the latest on Atlanta's "Cop City" from Chamian Cruz of WABE. The Atlanta City Council voted to provide funding for the controversial police and fire training facility. And, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending migrants who land in Texas away to other cities for months now. Shelter beds in Chicago are full, with hundreds of migrants resig…

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Is the 'Fight for 15' outdated?; State Farm halts home insurance in California 22:45

17m ago22:45

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mayor Mike Savage talks about the massive wildfire that forced 16,000 people from their homes. And, Bloomberg's Eliyahu Kamisher discusses State Farm's decision to stop accepting applications for homeowner's insurance in California. Then, is $15 an hour a livable wage to raise a family? Pulitzer Prize-winning business journali…

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The South Florida Roundup

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Hurricane season, children in nursing homes and a leftist mic drop 50:53

3d ago50:53

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The South Florida Roundup covered whether Southeast Florida could extend its five-year winning streak with hurricanes, a decade-long federal lawsuit that may force Florida to remove medically fragile kids from homes for the elderly (18:55) and the modernizing effect Chile’s young President Gabriel Boric may have on a movement that haunts South Flor…

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Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric during Pride Month; Scripps National Spelling Bee winner 25:15

3d ago25:15

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After passing in the House, the debt ceiling bill has landed before the Senate. Now, the Senate is rushing to pass it before Monday. NBC's Scott Wong and Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson join us. And, June is LGBTQ Pride Month, but anti-LGBTQ sentiment is harshing many celebrations. We speak with Tuck Woodstock, journalist, educator and host of the "Gend…

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Summer grilling recipes; Activist challenges Uganda's new anti-LGBTQ law 26:59

4d ago26:59

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Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, a founding mother of the LGBTQ rights movement in Uganda, talks about her challenge to Uganda's new law that calls for the death penalty for some gay people. And, MSNBC's Ali Velshi, discusses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data that shows fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2022 compared to the year befor…

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Afropop Worldwide

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Journeys With The Kora 59:00

4d ago59:00

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The 21-string harp, the kora, is a signature instrument of West Africa. Complex and beguiling, kora music was long the exclusive domain of griots, musical historians by heritage. But once recordings began to circulate in the 1970s, the instrument went international, finding its way into jazz, pop, rock and even classical and religious settings. In …

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The history of spy animals; 'Blue Ribbon Kitchen' offers award-winning recipes 24:03

5d ago24:03

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Recycling plastic creates microplastics that contaminate the air and water, a new study found. Grist reporter Joseph Winters joins us to talk about what this means amid a pollution crisis. And, an alleged Russian spy has surfaced in the waters of Sweden. The spy, Hvaldimir, is a beluga whale. There is a long history of animals being used for espion…

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What's next for the debt ceiling deal?; Andy Cohen's 'Daddy Diaries' 29:03

6d ago29:03

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A six-story building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed and nine people have been rescued so far. Officials say the building is a total loss and will be demolished on Tuesday. WVIK's Herb Trix joins us. Then, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reached a proposed deal on the debt ceiling debate. The House Rules Committee will consider i…

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Montford Point Marine shares experience with racial segregation; Summer movie picks 32:41

7d ago32:41

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The House is slated to vote Wednesday on the debt ceiling deal hashed out over the weekend by President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti and the Washington Post's Jeff Stein join us. And, First Sgt. William "Jack" McDowell, Marine Corps was among the first Black men en…

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The South Florida Roundup

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Miami mayor under ethics investigation, book censorship in Miami Lakes, and Russia in Cuba 50:52

7d ago50:52

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This week on the South Florida Roundup, WLRN’s Tim Padgett led a discussion about the latest happenings in Miami’s government, examined why a Miami-Dade public school removed books from the shelves for elementary students (18:40) and whether Russia’s footprint is about to get bigger in Cuba (34:54).By Ammy Sanchez

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La Marisoul and Los Texmaniacs' 'Corazones and Canciones'; Misogynoir in hip-hop 32:00

10d ago32:00

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La Marisoul and Max Baca of Los Texmaniacs talk about their latest album, "Corazones and Canciones." And, Maverick City Music is a diverse collective that's changing the Christian music landscape. Maverick City Music co-founder Jonathan Jay and member Norman Gyamfi talk about what they bring to contemporary Christian music. Then, Sidney Madden and …

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Companies pull back LGBTQ support; How one Tina Turner superfan cherishes her legacy 22:59

11d ago22:59

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Target says it's removing some of its Pride Month merchandise from store shelves after it received threats that made employees feel unsafe. But critics say that Target's decision sends a signal to right-wing extremists that their intimidation is working. NBC News' Ben Collins tells us more. And, Tina Turner was a true icon in every sense of the wor…

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Afropop Worldwide

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Taking the Pulse in Dar Es Salaam 2023 59:00

12d ago59:00

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Dar Es Salaam, a deep water port on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean Coast, is a musical powerhouse. This on-the-ground report delves into the city's top music styles, Bongo Flava, modern taarab, Swahili rumba, local gospel and the latest craze, breakneck-paced singeli music. We hear from artists and producers, sample rehearsals and live shows, and reveal a…

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Uvalde pastors reflect on 1 year since shooting; A24's 'You Hurt My Feelings' 28:10

12d ago28:10

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One year ago, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. The community is still grieving. Pastor Tony Gruben and Pastor Joe Ruiz join us. And, A24's film "You Hurt My Feelings" explores the dynamic of a marriage in crisis after the wife discovers her husband has been lying about liking her latest book. W…

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How a baby's early experiences shape their health later in life; Colorado River deal 25:45

13d ago25:45

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Arizona Department of Water Resources director Tom Buschatzke and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot talk about a temporary deal to restrict the use of Colorado River water while Western states come up with a longer-term plan to share the river's limited water amid a historic drought. And, researchers are learning more about how r…

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The labor fight against AI; Military spouses often feel overwhelmed and alone 24:29

14d ago24:29

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A big part of the WNBA's growing popularity is the return of Brittney Griner — the star player returning to the Phoenix Mercury after enduring a harrowing stay in Russian detention. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd was at her first home game on Sunday night. Then, AI has become a sticking point in the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America. What h…

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The South Florida Roundup

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Safety measures in Broward schools, heat in Miami and violence in Haiti 50:39

19d ago50:39

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On the South Florida Roundup, we spoke about the Broward County school board’s closed-door discussion about backpacks and uniforms, how dangerous climate change is making Miami heat (19:38), and how difficult daily life is in Haiti amid the country’s violent security collapse (37:46).By Ammy Sanchez

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3 fresh pea dishes to celebrate the end of winter; Shakespeare's first folio 30:19

17d ago30:19

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Officials at the Alpine Crest Elementary School canceled a program designed by librarian Caroline Mickey to be sensitive to children who might not have a mother. Mickey and Hamiton County School Board representative Ben Connor join us. And, Shakespeare's first folio was published 400 years ago. The Folger Shakespeare Library in D.C. has 82 of the 2…

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Afropop Worldwide

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Oromo Music: Historical Memory and Competing Visions in Ethiopia 59:00

18d ago59:00

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The Oromo are the largest ethnic group in the Horn of Africa, but were relatively little known outside of the region until recently. This episode “Oromo Music: Historical Memory and Competing Visions in Ethiopia” looks into the history of the Oromo people and how music became an integral part of the early Oromo nationalism movement in the 20th cent…

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'Love to Love You, Donna Summer'; Drug overdoses in U.S. slightly increased in 2022 23:10

18d ago23:10

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The World Meteorological Organization found that our planet is on track to break record levels of heat over the next five years And we may pass a major climate change threshold. MSNBC's Ali Velshi joins us. And, Columbia University professor Katherine Keyes talks about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that found drug overdose d…

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Women senators fight South Carolina abortion ban; Audiobooks recommendations 27:06

19d ago27:06

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South Carolina lawmakers Katrina Shealy and Margie Bright Matthews — two of five "sister senators," a bipartisan group of the only women in the state senate who are banding together to fight a near-total ban on abortion in a special session that starts this week — join us. And, STAT's Brittany Trang talks about a promising study that tested a patch…

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Ugly side of We Buy Ugly Houses; Bisa Butler's art weaves together history and hope 27:39

20d ago27:39

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Special counsel John Durham issued a report that criticizes the FBI for its investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins us to talk about the report. And, you've probably seen a sign that says "We Buy Ugly Houses" in your neighborhood somewhere. A new report from ProPublica uncovered the ugly side of the…

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Can cereal and ice cream help you sleep?; The end of Title 42 23:31

21d ago23:31

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Sheriff David Hathaway of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, talks about the situation along the border after the end of the border policy known as Title 42. Then, The City reporter Gwynne Hogan discusses the struggle to find shelter for thousands of migrants being sent to New York City. Over the weekend, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the shuttered Roos…

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How this year’s contentious legislative session will affect South Florida 50:58

26d ago50:58

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This week on the South Florida Roundup we held our annual post-legislative session discussion with the editorial page editors of South Florida’s three major newspapers. We examined the immigration crackdown (1:00) and the effects measures like abortion restriction will have in South Florida (19:14), as well as what this all may mean for Gov. Ron De…

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The fate of the imperiled Colorado River and attempts to mitigate disaster 38:02

24d ago38:02

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A water shortage on the Colorado River has put tremendous strain on the states that rely on it as a main water source. The fate of California's Salton Sea is tied to the future of the river, and a catastrophic drought has only worsened conditions. As the river's water supply dwindles lower and lower, farmers in different states fight over the alloc…

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'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' drops; Efforts to save birds in danger 28:19

25d ago28:19

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The public health order Title 42 comes to an end Thursday. We speak with two migrants to hear why they left their home countries and hope to claim asylum in the U.S. Jennifer Babaie, director of legal services at Las Americas immigrant advocacy center, also joins us. And, over the past 50 years, one-third of North America's birds have disappeared, …

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Afropop Worldwide

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Remembering Johnny Clegg 59:00

25d ago59:00

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Johnny Clegg holds a unique place in South Africa’s musical pantheon. From his childhood immersion in Zulu culture, his mastery of Zulu language, dance and guitar playing, some 20 albums with three different bands, his tireless world touring and, finally, his brave public battle with cancer, Clegg was an inspired witness to tumultuous history in So…

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Whaling logs and climate change; The 11 most endangered places in the U.S. 23:05

26d ago23:05

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On Tuesday, a jury in Manhattan found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll. Jane Manning, director of the Women's Equal Justice Project and a former sex crimes prosecutor, joins us. And, researchers found that 19th-century whaling logs contribute to climate science as sailors meticulously lo…

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'My Father's Brain' explores the effect of Alzheimer's disease; No Mow May 29:51

27d ago29:51

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Brett Cross, whose son Uziyah Garcia was killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, talks about the bill in the Texas legislature that would raise the minimum age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. And, author and cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar discusses his new book "My Father's Brain: Life in the Shadow …

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Is the digital media era ending?; A Day Without Child Care 26:45

28d ago26:45

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A man drove his SUV into a crowd of people outside a shelter for migrants in Brownsville, Texas, Sunday morning. The driver killed 8 people and injured 10 others. Gaige Davila, a reporter for Texas Public Radio's Border and Immigration Desk, joins us. And, are we coming to the end of the digital media era? Ben Smith, author and former editor-in-chi…

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The South Florida Roundup

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Proud Boy convictions, Broward's superintendent search, and vigilantism in Haiti 50:55

1M ago50:55

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On The South Florida Roundup, we spoke about the convictions placed on four members of The Proud Boys. We also looked at Broward County's current search for another superintendent, and the wave of vigilantism across Haiti.By Natu Tweh

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What options remain for Jacob Wideman? 59:27

1M ago59:27

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Jacob Wideman was arrested at work and brought back to prison for failing to make an appointment with a psychologist on a particular day, as directed by his parole officer. Two months later, he faced the Arizona parole board again. The parole board voted to keep Jake in prison, where he remains, possibly for life. In the final episode of Violation,…

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Discontent looms over King Charles III's coronation; 'The Great American Baking Show' 29:45

1M ago29:45

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AP's Darlene Superville and Fox News' Chad Pergram discuss the week in politics, including new revelations about Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas' financial ties, as well as high-stakes debt ceiling negotiations and immigration changes next week. And, King Charles III is set to be crowned this weekend in a highly publicized coronation. And whi…

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How one company is making millions on water; The impact of Gen Z voters 26:12

1M ago26:12

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New reporting from ProPublica found that billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas's grand-nephew. The revelation comes after a hearing this week on Supreme Court ethics. Amanda Frost, law professor at the University of Virginia, tells us more. And, Grist's Jake Bittle talks about his investiga…

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Afropop Worldwide

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Soul to Soul at 50 - A Look Back at Ghana’s Legendary Music Festival 59:00

1M ago59:00

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On March 6, 1971, a group of some of the top musicians from the United States – Ike & Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett, The Staples Singers, Santana, and more – boarded a plane bound for Ghana to perform in a musical celebration that was dubbed the “Soul to Soul Festival”. Thousands of audience members filled Accra’s Black Star Square for a continuous 1…

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Cate Blanchett on Syrian refugee crisis; Gun violence rate differs across regions 23:58

1M ago23:58

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Congress has a June deadline to raise the debt ceiling, but there's a tense political standoff to be settled. It's not the first time something like this has happened. In 2011, Republicans were also trying to secure spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. NPR's Ron Elving joins us. And, the Syrian refugee crisis has been going on for …

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Research finds rent control reduces affordability in long run; Supreme Court reform 29:14

1M ago29:14

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On the one-year anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing from legal experts Tuesday on ethics and the Supreme Court. "Amicus" podcast host Dahlia Lithwick joins us. And, there are reports that Vice Media is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Di…

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May Day protests erupt in France over pension reform; Who owns history? 25:08

1M ago25:08

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First Republic Bank is the third bank to fail this year, and the largest. What does this tell us about the financial system? Karen Shaw Petrou, co-founder and managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, joins us. And, May Day marks labor rights around the world. In France, citizens protest pension reform that plans to raise the retirement age …

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The South Florida Roundup

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Commuter rail to Homestead, Hialeah considers annexing parts of Brownsville, and Juan Guaidó shows up in Miami 50:46

1M ago50:46

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On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the effort to use freight-train tracks, running mainly across Miami-Dade’s west suburbs, for passenger rail lines to reach long neglected areas of the county: north, east, west and especially south. We also examined Hialeah’s controversial bid to expand into unincorporated Brownsville — one of Miami’s most…

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How a parole violation sent Jacob Wideman back to prison — possibly for life 46:56

1M ago46:56

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Six months after Jacob Wideman was released from prison on home arrest, his parole officer told the parole board that Jake was doing well. But other people were coming to a different conclusion. In Part 6 of Violation, we hear interviews and testimony from Jake, his attorneys, parole officials and others as we piece together the events leading up t…

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Is your pet miserable?; Investors and opponents on ESG strategies 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Congress is still divided over the debt limit. Republicans passed a bill that would raise the debt ceiling — but dramatically cut spending. But it's unlikely to pass in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Rep. Jim Clyburn, assistant House Democratic leader, joins us. And, are our pets actually miserable? Animal ethicist Jessica Pierce joins us to answe…

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The influence and absurdity of QAnon; Disney takes DeSantis to court 25:35

1M ago25:35

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Sen. Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, speaks about the Republican plan to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending and about attempts at Supreme Court ethics reform. And, we get the latest on the clash between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from MSNBC economics correspondent and anchor Ali Ve…

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Afropop Worldwide

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Sam Mangwana - Le Pigeon Voyageur 59:00

1M ago59:00

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They call Sam Mangwana "Le Pigeon Voyageur" - a roaming pigeon. He could also be called a rolling stone because wherever he lays his microphone is his home. In this episode, we behold the amazing return of rumba's living legend - Sam Mangwana. Produced by Georges Collinet.By Afropop Worldwide

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How to talk about mental health in the workplace; Books by transgender authors 25:31

1M ago25:31

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The Environmental Protection Agency is set to impose strict new regulations on power plants. It could force existing plants to rely on technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen. Energy analyst at the Rhodium Group John Larsen joins us. And, discussion of mental health has become less taboo over the years. But is there a right or wrong way to di…

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Remembering Harry Belafonte; Why 'uhs' and 'likes' belong in our language 23:41

1M ago23:41

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Harry Belafonte, the musician, actor, and civil rights activist, died Tuesday morning at the age of 96. NPR's Elizabeth Blair looks back on Belafonte's impact on music, culture and equality. And, Bed, Bath & Beyond plans to wind down operations at 360 stores and 120 BuyBuy Baby stores with closing sales beginning Wednesday. But the big box retailer…

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Can you pull yourself up by the bootstraps? NAACP warns of 'state takeover' 30:45

1M ago30:45

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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new set of laws that would bolster the power of law enforcement and make other changes. The NAACP's Abre' Conner talks about the organization's challenge to the new laws. And, can you pull yourself up by your own bootstraps? It's a myth that defines the American dream. It's also the subject of Alissa Quart's bo…

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Broward's flood damage, a Miami Beach state rep. in a political storm and a role reversal on abortion 50:55

2M ago50:55

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On The South Florida Roundup, we received updates on the flooding that impacted all of Fort Lauderdale and other parts of Broward County (01:02); we discussed Fabián Basabe, a controversial state lawmaker at the center of a political storm in Miami Beach (19:54); and we looked at a reversal in the the abortion realities in Florida and Latin America…

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Life expectancy improves for Black people who live near Black doctors; 'Woke' banking 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Advocates working to address racial health disparities call a new study about Black physicians "groundbreaking" and "a wakeup call." STAT's Usha Lee McFarling tells us more. And, bills in Republican-led states that push back on so-called "woke" investing and banking have real-life impacts. There are political winners and real-life losers. We look a…

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Life on parole: How a violation put Jacob Wideman back in prison 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Jacob Wideman was released from prison in 2016 after 30 years behind bars and seven hearings in front of the Arizona parole board. You may have heard the term "mass incarceration" — this idea that the U.S. locks up more people than any country in the world. But lately, scholars and activists have also been talking about "mass supervision." There ar…

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