Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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As white nationalist slogans, images, and memes become normalized, can we go back?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism about the prevalence of racism in modern political discourse.
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U.K.'s fish and chips shops are adding a growing favorite to the menu — fried chicken
Fried chicken is taking over the U.K. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to British fish and chip shop owner, David Miller, about the country's changing tastes.
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The Nude Party band members discuss their fourth record 'Look Who's Back'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with lead vocalist/guitarist/harmonica player Patton Magee and pianist/vocalist Don Merrill of The Nude Party about the band's fourth record, "Look Who's Back."
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Politics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement.
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U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz, two gold medals down, chases making more history
Wisconsin speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz continues his quest to medal in all four of his Olympic events. He's one of a streak of Olympic-record setting speedskating performances in these Games.
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What the FDA's rejection of Moderna's flu shot means for the future of vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration rejected Moderna's new flu shot. This raises questions about what it means for the future of vaccine development.
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Rubio strikes a different tone than Vance at the Munich Security Conference
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Constanze Stelzenmüller of Brookings Institution, about the outcome of the Munich Security Conference and the state of U.S.-European relations.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race; Breezy Johnson brings home gold
Lindsey Vonn was in an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina. Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Many American cities are digging themselves out of the snow. Where does it all go?
Many cities have been digging themselves out of the snow. But where does all of it go?
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Historian and law professor discusses the state of federalism in the U.S. under Trump
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alison LaCroix, a professor and historian at the University of Chicago Law School, about the state of federalism in the U.S. under President Trump.