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All Things Considered
Jason Wright On Leading The Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises
Jason Wright, the new president of the Washington Football Team, comes into his job after reports of widespread sexual harassment at the team. Wright talked with NPR about his plans for the team.
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Play It Foward: Lianne La Havas Expresses Her Gratitude For Nick Hakim
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas about her music and the artist she is thankful for, Nick Hakim.
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Play It Forward: Kae Tempest Watches The World Vibrate
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with British rapper, poet and spoken word artist Kae Tempest about their ability to empathize and find hope amid darkness and an artist they are grateful for: Lianne La Havas.
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Play It Forward: Indigo Girls' Amy Ray And Emily Saliers On Their 45-Year Kinship
A new season Ari Shapiro's musical chain of gratitude, Play It Forward, begins with Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talking about their lifelong bond and the poetic flair of Kae Tempest.
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California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers
In Harris County, Texas, about 25% of people are "absolutely unwilling to share anything," says a local health department epidemiologist. Misinformation is one reason for the mistrust, officials say.
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Mississippi On Track To Become No. 1 State For New Coronavirus Cases Per Capita
"We need to do something different," says Dr. LouAnn Woodward, who leads the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She says the state needs a mask mandate, but knows many people won't comply.
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How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests
Oregon was founded on white supremacist principles. But it also has a long history of anti-racist protests, says Lisa Bates, who teaches urban studies at Portland State University.
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A New Book Traces The History Of Boy Bands, The Pop Phenomenon 'Larger Than Life'
Author and music critic Maria Sherman talks about her new book, Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS and forgoing rock elitism to give into the joy of boy band pop songs.
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Delta CEO: Airline's Pandemic Strategy Is 'Putting People Over Profits'
U.S. airlines are facing unprecedented economic turmoil. CEO Ed Bastian discusses Delta's decision to fly its planes at 60% capacity and why halting the coronavirus is better than bailouts.
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New Wharton Business Dean Says Lack Of Diversity Stems From A Lack Of Prioritizing
Erika James is the first woman and the first Black person to serve as dean in Wharton's history. She explains the obstacles women and people of color face and the generational change coming.