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Episodes

• Demonstrators Reflect On The Fight For Voting Rights

  We hear from activists about Saturday's Voting Rights march in Washington, DC.

  Aug 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

• Terrebonne Parish Prepares For Hurricane Ida

  Terrebonne Parish in southeast Louisiana lies directly in the path of Hurricane Ida. NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with its president, Gordon Dove.

  Aug 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

• An Arizona Farmer Grapples With Drought

  NPR's Asma Khalid talks with Nancy Caywood, a 3rd generation Arizona farmer, about on-going drought and the effect newly announced water cutbacks will have on the future of her farm.

  Aug 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

• The U.S. Has A Long Precedent For Vaccine Mandates

  NPR's Asma Khalid speaks to professor of global health law, Lawrence Gostin, about the history of vaccine mandates in the U.S.

  Aug 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

• Rhode Island Braces For Tropical Storm Henri

  Susan Davis speaks with Mark Rooney, town manager of Westerly, Rhode Island, about how the town is planning for Tropical Storm Henri.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 9:00 am

• Northeastern Costal Towns Prepare For Tropical Storm Henri

  Susan Davis speaks with Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, the mayor of Newport, Rhode Island, about how residents are gearing up and taking precautions for Tropical Storm Henri.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 7:03 am

• 'Lost In Your Eyes' Singer Debbie Gibson Releases First Album In 20 Years

  Susan Davis speaks to '80s pop sensation Debbie Gibson, who has released her first album in 20 years, "The Body Remembers."

  Aug 22, 2021 at 6:03 am

• Kids Have A New Obsession: 'CoComelon'

  Preschoolers the world over are hooked on a new animated show. Sue Davis talks with Meghan Sheridan, of Moonbug Entertainment, about the popularity of its "CoComelon" program.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 5:50 am

• The Taliban Is Attempting To Present A More Subdued And Acceptable Image To The World

  Susan Davis talks with Mina Al-Lami, a BBC expert on extremist messaging, about the Taliban's concerted communications and public relations strategies.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 5:19 am

• Republican Rep. Rodney Davis Comments On Safety At The Capitol After Bomb Threat

  Susan Davis asks Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis about security at the U.S. Capitol.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 5:16 am

• Northeast Expects Tropical Storm Henri To Be One Of The Worst Storms In 30 Years

  Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall on the upper Northeast coast today.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 5:10 am
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  Sunday Puzzle: Connect The Words

  Listener Martha Hasting plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Susan Davis.

  Aug 22, 2021 at 4:59 am