Miles Parks
Stories
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'Scandalized' podcast argues political scandals are more than gossip
NPR's Miles Parks talks with political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler about their podcast "Scandalized" which unpacks political scandals from American history.
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Why 'Marty Supreme' marks a new chapter for Josh Safdie
Josh Safdie discusses his upcoming film 'Marty Supreme', set for release on December 25.
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The quiet pull of introspective songs as temperatures fall
When temperatures drop, why do many listeners find themselves gravitating toward more introspective, emotionally resonant songs?
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What lawmakers advanced, and stalled, on health care this week
Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, on Congress's healthcare stalemate and what it means for ACA marketplace shoppers.
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Covering vaccines in an age of distrust
NPR's Rob Stein explains why covering vaccines is no longer routine science journalism, but a political battleground.
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University of Alabama suspends student magazines amid DEI crackdown
Kendal Wright, editor in chief of the University of Alabama's Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine, reacts to the suspension of two student publications amid a federal crackdown on campus DEI policies.
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How immigration myths from the past still shape today's debates
Professor Nancy Foner on the myths regarding early 20th century immigration to the U.S. and the claims of Vice President Vance on their assimilation.
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Inside Turning Point USA's uneasy moment after Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA has kicked off its first national conference since the death of Charlie Kirk. The event is typically a rallying point for conservatives, but divides inside MAGA have been on display.
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President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules
Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member who sponsored an AI regulation bill, responds to President Trump's executive order aimed at blocking state oversight of artificial intelligence.
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The new 'Knives Out' movie and the irresistible appeal of whodunits
NPR's Linda Holmes and Barrie Hardymon talk about why whodunits feel so cozy, what makes a great mystery work, and why the genre is having a moment again on screen.