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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters 4:25

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Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.Elena Moore

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Vulture investors who bought up bankruptcy claims from FTX could see huge returns 4:16

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After cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy in 2022, specialized distressed asset investors started buying up the company's debt. They stand to make big profits off the remains of FTX.Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

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Biden tries get tougher on border security without alienating immigrant communities 1:49

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The White House is shoring up defenses on one of its most sensitive issues: immigration. Biden is trying to balance border security while protecting vulnerable undocumented immigrants in the U.S.Franco Ordoñez

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Basketball star Candace Parker's high school coach discusses her WNBA retirement 4:49

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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andy Nussbaum, who coached legendary basketball player Candace Parker when she played in high school. Parker recently said she is retiring from the WNBA after 16 years.Gus Contreras

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Student describes divestment negotiations with Brown University 6:21

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While some colleges resort to arrests and suspensions to clear protests, Brown University has struck a deal with its students. NPR's Juana Summers talks with a student who was in the negotiating room.Lauren Hodges

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A trek in the mountain forests of the Azores islands 2:34

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Far out in the Atlantic Ocean is a chain of volcanic islands — a province of Portugal. We escape tor a mountain trek among the dairy cows and waterfalls of Sao Miguel island in the Azores.Brian Mann

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Internet bills to swell for millions of Americans as federal subsidies run out 4:24

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with White House senior advisor Tom Perez about the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized internet costs for millions of households.Michael Levitt

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Venezuelan opposition is showing new life after naming a candidate to take on Maduro 4:27

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Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage.John Otis

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What lies ahead for the presidential election in Chad 3:52

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The African country of Chad goes holds its presidential election in the next few days — one of the first military led governments in the region to do so. Will the vote bring stability or more chaos?Emmanuel Akinwotu

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Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is indicted on bribery charges 3:24

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, has been charged with allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.Ryan Lucas

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Hiring slowed in April, but economists say the job market is still solid 3:43

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U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April. That's the smallest number in six months. A gradual cooling of the job market may help to ease concerns about inflation.Scott Horsley

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Immigrant assistance is unsustainable without congressional action, officials say 4:21

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San Antonio's immigrant resource center aids hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers with food, shelter and legal help. Without immigration reform, officials worry the challenges will continue.Josh Peck | Texas Public Radio

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Sexual abuse hotlines see a surge in calls after Weinstein's overturned conviction 3:52

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With Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction being recently overturned in New York, sexual abuse hotlines are seeing a surge in calls.Jordan-Marie Smith

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There's a long history of accusations of outside players influencing student protests 8:00

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The refrain of malign outside influence has been common from school and government authorities during this wave of pro-Palestinian protests. This concept of hijacked activism has a long history.KUOW Staff

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Trump lawyers tried to discredit witness who represented 2 women in hush money trial 3:57

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Testimony continued in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. His lawyers tried to discredit a witness who represented the two women at the center of the allegations against the former president.Andrea Bernstein

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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs 3:25

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Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?Camila Domonoske

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'The Fall Guy' entertains as an action-adventure romcom while revealing movie magic 3:03

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In the new stunt-crammed romcom The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling is a stuntman, and Emily Blunt is both his ex and his director.Bob Mondello

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The long road ahead for Ukraine after secured military assistance from the U.S. 4:59

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It's taken months of debate on the Hill, but Ukraine finally has the military assistance it's been seeking. After two years of fighting, military experts say the nation still faces a long road ahead.Tom Bowman

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This week in science: biodegradable plastic, crops on Mars and deer vs. caribou 7:42

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about biodegradable plastic, simulating growing crops on Mars, and how deer are disrupting caribou populations.Emily Kwong

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Biden denounced 'chaos' when speaking on student protests 3:57

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President Biden broke his silence on student protests that have roiled college campuses, denouncing "chaos" and antisemitism and saying the protests were not affecting his policy on the Middle East.Deepa Shivaram

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Composers reimagined some of the most iconic 'Final Fantasy' songs in 'Rebirth' 4:40

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A big part of what makes the Final Fantasy franchise so beloved is its score. Rebirth's composers aimed to make music that pleases fans of the original while trying something new and surprising.Vincent Acovino

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No greeting the meat: Florida bans selling or manufacturing lab-grown meat 3:54

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Florida has banned and criminalize the production and sale of cell-cultivated meat — meat that's been grown from animal cells in a production facility — across the state.Lynn Hatter

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Maternal mortality went down in 2022 after spiking in 2021, new CDC report shows 2:39

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Maternal mortality got better in 2022, the latest year we have data for. It dropped back down to 2020 levels after spiking in 2021, according to a new report from CDC.Selena Simmons-Duffin

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How university endowments operate 3:35

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Some students would like their universities to divest from Israel. Here's why universities don't want to do it — and why it may not even be doable.Rafael Nam

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Federal judges have a code of ethics but often aren't held accountable, NPR finds 7:01

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Federal judges have lifetime appointments, and are among the most powerful legal officials in the U.S. But an NPR investigation found that often accountability is hard to come by.Carrie Johnson

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed 2:55

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Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.Allison Aubrey

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The people behind online scams may be scam victims themselves 5:18

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The people behind the online scams you see might be the victim of a scam themselves. Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked into remote, Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others.Emily Feng

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Getting inflation below the Fed's 2% goal is taking longer than expected 4:07

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target.Scott Horsley

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Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal 1864 abortion law 3:50

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Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions — leaving the state with a 15-week ban and highlighting the fierce debates taking place state by state.Wayne Schutsky

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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans 3:36

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May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.Janet Woojeong Lee

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Israeli settlers try to block aid to Gaza as Blinken touts progress on trip to Israel 3:56

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Israeli settlers tried to block a new aid route into Gaza. The incident was a setback for Blinken, who was trying to highlight progress in getting Palestinians food and supplies to stave off famine.Michele Kelemen

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When is law enforcement needed in protests? Security expert weighs in 5:21

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with security expert Juliette Kayyem about the decision to send in law enforcement at schools like Columbia University and UCLA. What strategy can bring de-escalation?Brianna Scott

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How Florida's six-week abortion ban will impact people in and around the state 5:53

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with economics professor Caitlin Myers, who has been tracking travel distances to abortion facilities, about the impact of Florida's ban on abortion after six weeks.Mallory Yu

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How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu 3:44

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New measures to stop avian flu among dairy cows are taking effect, such as testing dairy herds before they cross state lines. But farmers who voluntarily report infections stand to lose money.Yuki Noguchi

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The latest on student protests in New York City and around the country 7:06

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Hundreds of students have been arrested as university leaders moved to break up encampments and take back buildings occupied by campus protesters angry over Israel's war in Gaza.Adrian Florido

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Delisa 47:56

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In this episode, we speak with Delisa. Delisa is a woman on a mission to help and inspire others through her positive attitude and unique approach.Trading In The Zen

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NPR poll: Democrats fear fascism, and Republicans worry about a lack of values 4:11

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A new 2024 election poll from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist shows fundamental divides over concerns for America's future and what to teach the next generation.Domenico Montanaro

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World Court refuses to ask Germany to stop Israel weapons exports 1:57

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The UN's highest court has declined to order Germany to end its military aid to Israel, finding there was as yet not enough evidence for the court to compel Germany to chance its policies.Willem Marx

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The DOJ is expected to recommend marijuana be reclassified as less dangerous 3:38

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The Justice Department is expected to send a recommendation to the White House Office of Management and Budget that marijuana be rescheduled as a less-dangerous drug.Ryan Lucas

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Reexamining the one-sided history depicted on markers in the U.S. 8:10

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Historical markers from the Atlantic through the Midwest tell a classic American tale of innocent white settlers killed by Native Americans. Many of the markers only tell half the story.Laura Sullivan

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A proposed Russia-style 'foreign agents' law sparks protests in country of Georgia 4:16

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A controversial draft bill in the small former Soviet republic of Georgia's parliament targets the country's civil society. Critics say the bill shows Kremlin influence.Charles Maynes

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6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows 7:47

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Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith?Katia Riddle

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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment 3:40

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In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."Jackie Northam

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The story of an Israeli businessman and a Palestinian tailor in Gaza 3:48

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Two men were in business together until Oct. 7. The Israeli looks forward to a day when that trade will resume, while the Palestinian hopes he'll survive a war in which he has lost everything.Michele Kelemen

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Three student journalists on the protests rocking their campuses 7:06

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with student journalists at Emory University, Notre Dame University and the University of Texas at Dallas about covering the pro-Palestine protests on their campuses.Kathryn Fink

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An ancient farming practice is getting a new life 3:55

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Bio-char is gaining traction as a regenerative agriculture technique that could improve soil while sequestering carbon. But cost and education are still barriers to more widespread use on farms.Kate Grumke -- Special to Harvest

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Monsters bee gone: Toddler's claim of monster in her wall turns out to be 50,000 bees 2:27

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The internet had strong feelings when a mom in Charlotte, N.C., posted a TikTok about her daughter insisting that there were monsters in her room for eight months. Turns out it was 50,000 bees.Matt Ozug

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In sprawling 'Time' magazine interview, Trump lays out plans for second term 4:10

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Time national politics reporter Eric Cortell about his interview with Donald Trump about 2025 and what he would do if he won the presidency again.Noah Caldwell

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After chronicling California at 'LA Times' for 43 years, Louis Sahagún has retired 8:16

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In his 43 years at the LA Times, Louis Sahagun reported on everything from the Latino communities of east LA, to the plight of the desert tortoise. And he got his start at the paper sweeping floors.Jonaki Mehta

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Monday Morning Minute (4/30/2024) 1:16:11

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Monday was AWFUL! It is fair to say the book community was on shaky ground for the last 24 hours. The Monday Morning Minute, starting book-folk’s weeks off since the dawn of time was delayed. It was only the promise of a Tuesday Minute that allowed many to push on through. Due to one whose name shan’t be mentioned (the handsome one), bandwidth was …

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