All Things Considered
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Bob Saget pushed boundaries in his stand-up shows
Bob Saget was found dead Sunday night at age 65. Many remember him for his roles on TV. But he was most at home by himself, on stage, telling often-raunchy and boundary-pushing jokes.
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'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider on what her winning streak means
Reigning Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her historic run of wins and her role as the most successful female and trans contestant in the show's history.
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Djokovic's fate remains unclear as Australian Open saga continues
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Stephanie Ferrier of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. about Novak Djokovic, his reinstated visa and where things stand with the Australian Open.
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How the current COVID surge is hurting learning and kids' mental health
Thousands of schools around the country have once again shifted to remote learning as COVID cases rise. It's taking a huge toll on children.
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The U.S. and Russia tackle growing tensions over Ukraine
The U.S and Russian deputy foreign ministers kick off a week of talks, hoping to ease tensions over Ukraine, which Russia is threatening with a troop build-up near their shared border.
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The future of solitary confinement in New York City jails
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Vincent Schiraldi, senior fellow at Columbia University Justice Lab, about the use of solitary confinement at Rikers Island.
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The Golden Globes go on, but won't be televised
The Golden Globes take place in Beverly Hills Sunday. But there will be big changes: limits on the audience size, nominees are not expected to attend — and the ceremony won't even be televised.
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Review: The Weeknd, 'Dawn FM'
Music journalist Kiana Fitzgerald reviews The Weeknd's new album, Dawn FM.
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Rising sea levels threaten affordable housing
Lots of low-income and public housing is threatened by rising seas. Losing those units will make the affordable housing crisis even worse, and put more people at risk of homelessness.
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Canada's COVID testing crisis
Canada has reported COVID-19 case numbers in recent days many times higher than it has seen at any other point during the pandemic. Demand has overwhelmed testing capacity in much of the country.
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The legacy of Lani Guinier
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Spencer Overton, law professor at George Washington University Law School, about the legacy of Lani Guinier, a legal scholar in the field of voting rights.
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Remembering Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier, the great actor, director and activist who died this week at age 94, was revered for his magnetic presence, and for showing the humanity in ambitious, hopeful Black characters.