Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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The claim that cloud seeding caused the Texas floods is untrue — and actively harmful
More and more voices, including politicians, say that cloud seeding — or man-made ways of increasing precipitation — caused the deadly floods in Texas. Experts say this is damaging public trust.
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Can 'able-bodied' adults on Medicaid replace farm workers amid immigration crackdown?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Robin Rudowitz vice-president of the health policy organization KFF about the Trump administration idea that Medicaid enrollees could replace migrant farmworkers.
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Trump says he's sending letters to countries with tariff terms ahead of his deadline
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Duke University professor Tim Meyer about the looming deadline for international trade deals to be worked out and what's been accomplished thus far.
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The year of the 'drumpocalypse': Why high-profile drummers are splitting from bands
We speak to musician journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse."
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NPR's Books We Love is back for your summer reading needs
Summer reading season is here! We' have some top book picks for you, courtesy of NPR staffers.
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Over 50 dead from July 4 floods in Texas, schoolgirls missing from camp
The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has risen to more than 50, according to state officials. Most, so far, are in Kerr County, according to the County sheriff.
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Politics chat: Republican and Democratic Party strategies for the midterm elections
We look at President Trump's spending bill and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms, as well as the Democratic Party's strategy for those midterms and the 2028 presidential elections.
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Netanyahu's biographer on what to expect from his U.S. visit
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks reporter Anshel Pfeffer, author of the biography "Bibi," about what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will want from this week's visit to the White House.
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With 'Spark the Flame,' a hip-hop group aims to inspire the next generation of teachers
Members of the Detroit hip-hop group I Am In Demand are also teachers. They tell us about their Tiny Desk entry, "Spark the Flame," which they hope inspires Black men to follow in their footsteps.
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The Dalai Lama turns 90. His reincarnation is stirring up conflict with China
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday today. Per Buddhist beliefs, the Tibetan Buddhist religion says he'll be reincarnated, but China says it has final say on who the next Dalai Lama will be.