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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
This New 'Jeopardy!' Host Has Already Resigned: Who Is Mike Richards
by Eric Deggans
After weeks of speculation, 'Jeopardy!' executive producer Mike Richards was announced as the new host of the show. Friday, Richards resigned after offensive past comments he made in podcasts emerged.
Gen. Petraeus On Whether The CIA Knew How Quickly The Afghan Government Would Fall
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gen. David Petraeus about whether the CIA and U.S. intelligence knew the Taliban were moving rapidly and that the Afghan government would fall so quickly.
New Orleans Police Superintendent On Policing Reforms That Have Been Working, And Why
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson about the summer spike in violence and how the city has changed their policing efforts under a Justice Department order.
A New Genre Of Filmmaking Has Proved Invaluable In Exposing Years Of Abuse
by Eric Deggans
As with Finding Neverland and recent docs about Woody Allen and Britney Spears, Surviving R. Kelly played a critical role in exposing years of abuse — and producing a new must-watch genre.
On Day 3 Under The Taliban, Hundreds of Afghan Journalists Are Still Trying To Flee
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Steven Butler of the Committee to Protect Journalists about his organization's efforts to help evacuate Afghan journalists.
How The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Has Affected Its Relationship With The U.K.
NPR's Mary Louise talks with British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce about how the pullout from Afghanistan has impacted the so-called "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K.
Is The Need For COVID Boosters Actually Urgent? U.S. Surgeon General Weighs In
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about how urgent the need for COVID boosters is, how the rollout will work and whether we should even be giving boosters in this country.
Few Aid Groups In Afghanistan Believe The Taliban's Assurances, So They're Staying
by Michele Kelemen
UN agencies and other aid groups say they're staying in Afghanistan. There are concerns about the safety of Afghans working for international organizations, since few believe the Taliban's assurances.
The Taliban Could Soon Face A Cash Crunch As Countries Cut Off Funding To Afghanistan
by Scott Horsley
The Taliban could soon be facing a cash crunch. The U.S. and other countries have taken steps to cut off the international financing which Afghanistan has relied on for much of the last two decades.
A Lack Of Health Information Has Made This Washington County A COVID Hot Spot
Walla Walla, Wash., has among the highest per capita COVID-19 rates in the U.S. But the county's public health director says it's not his job to reach unvaccinated people in his community.