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Given The Choice Between Prison Life And Fighting Wildfires, These Women Chose Fire
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer Jaime Lowe about her new book, Breathing Fire, which tells the stories of the incarcerated women who comprise about a third of California's wildfire crews.
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'You Don't Have To Die': In Speech, Biden Described Plan To Get Americans Vaccinated
President Biden is facing setbacks in his push to get the country vaccinated. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, he's telling federal workers they need to get the shot or get tested regularly.
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Yola Takes The Whole Wheel With 'Stand For Myself'
The British-born singer is, after years of successful but imbalanced collaborative work and four Grammy nominations for her last record, finally and fully at the creative helm of her career.
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Biden's COVID-19 Response Coordinator Discusses The Plan To Stop The Delta Variant
As the coronavirus evolves, so does guidance to fight it. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, about Biden's plan to stop the delta variant.
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Uniforms And Close-Up Shots: Changes Add Up In An Effort To Desexualize The Olympics
Olympic officials say they want "sport appeal, not sex appeal." That's why the head of broadcasting at the Tokyo Games will stop close-ups on female athletes' bodies.
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Want To Drink Inside? San Francisco Bars Require Proof Of Vaccine Or Negative Test
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ben Bleiman, president of the SF Bar Owner Alliance, on local bars allowing only vaccinated patrons to drink inside.
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Federal Employees Are Largely In Support Of Receiving A Vaccine Mandate
Federal employees unions are largely supportive of President Biden's call for federal workers to get vaccinated or be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing.
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Mexico To Release Potentially Thousands Of Prisoners From Federal Custody
Mexico's president has ordered the release of potentially thousands of prisoners from federal custody. Among the reasons for the early release is that some prisoners were tortured.
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3 Years After His Death, Sam Mehran's Loved Ones Share Posthumous Album 'Cold Brew'
Underground musician Sam Mehran's father and friends share what the process of compiling his posthumous album, Cold Brew, was like. It's out today, three years after Mehran's death.
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Pfizer Says A 3rd Dose Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Boosts Immunity
Pfizer presented data to investors showing that a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity. The company believes everyone will need a boost eight to 12 months after receiving a second shot.
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Investigation Lays Out Plot To Kidnap Michigan's Governor
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Buzzfeed reporters Jessica Garrison and Ken Bensinger about the militia group that tried to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from the state capitol building.
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What A Sports Psychologist Has To Say About The Olympics
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sports psychologist Dr. Mark Aoyagi about the way athletes deal with psychological pressure at the Olympics.