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All Things Considered
The arguments around releasing report on efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia
A Georgia judge holds a hearing to decide whether to make public a report from a special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
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All Things Considered
For Georgia to stay the 'peach state,' farmers are trying to adapt to climate change
Georgia is known as the "peach state." But warming winters due to climate change mean fewer chill hours needed for fruit. Growers and horticulturists are now experimenting with new varieties to adapt.
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A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most
Georgia lawmakers changed voting laws after 2020, including eliminating drop boxes in certain counties, making it harder for many voters in cities and suburbs, often people of color, to access them.
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The Sun Belt is making a big play for the hot electric vehicle market
Georgia recently nabbed an agreement for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant. Rivian is one of the hot new electric vehicle startups.
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All Things Considered
Reporters who pored over internal documents discuss what's next for Facebook
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shannon Bond of NPR, Jeff Horwitz of The Wall Street Journal and Elizabeth Dwoskin of The Washington Post about a trove of internal Facebook documents.
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All Things Considered
House climate crisis chair says spending plan is 'transformative,' despite cuts
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., who chairs the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26.
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All Things Considered
How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adrian Ma of the Planet Money podcast about the "billionaire tax" being proposed by Democrats to help fund the Build Back Better legislation.
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All Things Considered
House panel pushing ahead on Jan. 6 investigation, despite resistance
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Gen Z Is Feeling 'Meh' About The Vaccine. The White House Is Calling In The Pop Stars
Only 46% of 18-24 year-olds have gotten vaccinated. Eager to reach them, the White House is calling in Gen Z pop stars and trying to spread the word on TikTok.
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All Things Considered
New Documentary Explores The Controversial Early Days Of 'Sesame Street'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Marilyn Agrelo, director of the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, and actor Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street.