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Saturdays and Sundays, 4pm - 5pm
  • Hosted by Michel Martin

Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world.  Every weekday, hosts bring listeners breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.  A one-hour edition of the program airs on Saturday and Sunday.

Lovely Songs From The Big Hold, Inspired By Bureaucracy

By Matt Largey • 17 hours ago

A year ago, when people were losing jobs left and right, millions called their local unemployment agency. Like many states, Texas struggled to deal with the volume of people applying for unemployment — which meant busy signals and long hold times. When you're dealing with the soul-crushing inefficiency of a government bureaucracy pushed beyond its purposely limited limits, sometimes you have to make the best of it.

Sex Therapist Is 'Here To Help' In Her New Book Specifically For Women

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sex therapist Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus about her upbringing, career, and advice from her new book Sex Points.

Calling All Pilots — We Need You Again

By • 19 hours ago

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Just two months ago, airlines were warning about furloughing thousands of pilots. Now they're putting up help-wanted signs. As NPR's David Schaper reports, that's because air travel seems to be recovering more quickly than expected.

Asian Americans Most Likely To Be Learning Remotely

By • 19 hours ago

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Far more Asian American students are learning remotely than members of any other racial or ethnic group in the U.S., according to the latest federal data. NPR's Anya Kamenetz reports that the reasons are complex, and the consequences may be damaging.

President Biden Poised To Take Executive Action On Gun Violence Prevention

By • Apr 7, 2021

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Subject Of 'Samaritans' Podcast On LA Homelessness Finds Permanent Home

By editor • Apr 7, 2021

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Restaurants In A Pickle Relish The Days They Had Ketchup As It May — Oh No — Run Out

By editor • Apr 7, 2021

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EU Sees Possible Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine And Blood Clots

By • Apr 7, 2021

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Charleston Soul Food Icon Martha Lou Gadsden Dies At Age 91

By editor • Apr 6, 2021

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For nearly four decades, Martha Lou Gadsden served her brand of Southern soul food from a converted gas station in Charleston, S.C. She died last Thursday at the age of 91.

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Netflix's New Show 'Marriage Or Mortgage' Reveals The Emotional Aspects Of Homebuying

By editor • Apr 6, 2021

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Black Leaders Say Big Georgia Companies Need To 'Speak Out Nationally' On Voter Law

By editor • Apr 6, 2021

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The Ethics Of 'Vaccine Passports'

By editor • Apr 6, 2021

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President Biden announced today that all adult Americans will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in just under two weeks.

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Imprisoned Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Said To Be Having Health Problems

By • Apr 6, 2021

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Deadline For Every Adult To Be Eligible For A Vaccine Moved To April 19

By • Apr 6, 2021

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President Biden today announced he is moving up his deadline for when he wants all adults to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

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African Immigrant Health Groups Battle Trans-Atlantic Tide Of Vaccine Disinformation

By • Apr 6, 2021

Switching between Swahili and English, Dr. Frank Minja asked the African immigrants on the Zoom call if they had any questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Minja, who is originally from Tanzania, was asked how to get the vaccine, how it works, whether it's safe.

Then one person asked him about a video promoting the conspiracy theory that the vaccine is part of a plot to reduce the Black race.

"That's the realm of nonsense and misinformation," he said.

African Immigrant Organizations Are Fighting To Ease Vaccine Hesitancy

By • Apr 5, 2021

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What The Cherry Blossom Bloom Can Tell Us About Climate Change

By • Apr 5, 2021

Canopies of pink and white flowers are blanketing Washington, D.C., after the city's cherry trees hit full bloom last week.

'Mule Fest' Vs. 'Mule Day' — A Tennessee Town Is Taking Sides

By • Apr 5, 2021

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The pandemic has canceled a lot of events. In one Tennessee county, it took away a beloved one - a campy agricultural celebration called Mule Day. From member station WPLN, Paige Pfleger reports.

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bill To Prevent Treatments For Transgender Youths

By • Apr 5, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Has Been Catching On In Lebanon

By • Apr 5, 2021

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Misinformation about the COVID vaccines is spreading through different countries for different reasons. In Lebanon, NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports it has to do with the country's sectarian divisions and rivalries.

Court Backlogs During The Pandemic Meant Kids Stayed Longer in Foster Care

By editor • Apr 5, 2021

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At A Minneapolis Church's Easter Service, Justice Is On The Mind

By editor • Apr 4, 2021

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Earlier today, the pastor led an Easter Day service.

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CURTIS FARRAR: Good morning, everybody.

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Good morning, pastor.

Minneapolis Pastor On Chauvin Trial: 'Justice Is Supposed To Be Blind'

By editor • Apr 4, 2021

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For One Couple, 2nd Pandemic Birthday Comes With A Surprise Engagement

By editor • Apr 4, 2021

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South African Comedian On New Special 'Unlearning'

By editor • Apr 3, 2021

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We're often told that in order to grow as a person, we have to learn - learn new ideas, new skills, new strategies. But our next guest thinks that in order to grow, it's important to also put aside a lot of what we've been taught.

New Orleans Funk Band Cha Wa Talk New Album

By editor • Apr 3, 2021

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And finally today, even though this year's Mardi Gras didn't feature the usual crowded musical parade, a new album is bringing the culture and celebration of New Orleans directly to you.

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In Rural Tennessee, Conservatives Voice Vaccine Hesitancy

By • Apr 3, 2021

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Mummified Parrots Reveal 'Sophisticated' Trade In Ancient South American Desert

By , & • Apr 2, 2021

A recent study of mummified parrots found in a high-altitude desert region in South America suggests to researchers that, as far back as some 900 years ago, people went to arduous lengths to transport the prized birds across vast and complex trade routes.

The remains of more than two dozen scarlet macaws and Amazon parrots were found at five different sites in northern Chile's arid Atacama Desert — far from their home in the Amazon rainforest.

So how did they get there?

U.N. Officials Warn Of Civil War In Myanmar

By • Apr 2, 2021

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Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Say They're Anxious To See More Action From Biden

By • Apr 2, 2021

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