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'Love Poems For Married People' Will Help Spice Things Up In The— Zzzzz
Honey? You awake? The soft glow of a smartphone screen, the caress of sweatpants, a new collection of poems by John Kenney celebrates what happens to romance after years (and years) of marriage.
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All Things Considered
Candi Staton Stops At Nothing To Create
The veteran soul singer released her 30th studio album, Unstoppable, last year. Staton talks about the inspiration behind her new music, her battle with cancer and her message to women everywhere.
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All Things Considered
Both Satire And Slasher, 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Sends Up Contemporary Art
Writer and director Dan Gilroy brings back Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo for his newest feature, a horror-comedy set in the modern art world. Also, the male lead is named Morf.
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All Things Considered
A Teen Faces Colorism At School And At Home In 'Genesis Begins Again'
Thirteen-year-old Genesis keeps a running list of things about herself that she hates — her skin is #95. Debut author Alicia D. Williams says she hopes her book will help young people "heal."
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All Things Considered
In Oakdale, La., The Government Shutdown Is Having Ripple Effects
In the town of Oakdale, La., the government shutdown has far-reaching effects, from restaurants to barber shops, all the way up to the mayor's office.
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'Barely Treading Water': Why The Shutdown Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
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All Things Considered
Raqqa Reacts To Troop Withdrawal
In Raqqa, where many streets are still filled with rubble from the battle to force out ISIS a year ago, people are shocked and worried about the U.S. decision to pull out of Syria.
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All Things Considered
'Boyle Heights Beat' Tells Community Stories That Bigger Outlets Often Miss
East of downtown Los Angeles, a group of high school students put out a community newspaper four times a year and tell neighborhood stories that bigger news outlets sometimes overlook.
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All Things Considered
Jacob Collier Makes Staggering, Complex Music Feel Effortless
Host Ari Shapiro speaks with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier about his latest project, a four-album odyssey called Djesse, the first volume of which is out now.
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All Things Considered
'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content
Filmmakers Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck discuss how their documentary tells the sobering story of the trauma and challenges faced by those who sift through social content.