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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
Why a writer doesn't want a quiet Brooklyn
Author Xochitl Gonzalez examines the role of race and class in society's preference for quiet in her essay in The Atlantic, "Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?" She discusses it with NPR's Michel Martin.
Remembering the day the Taliban took control of Afghanistan
One year later, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has changed life for ordinary Afghans.
Album review of Black Thought and Danger Mouse's 'Cheat Codes'
Music writer Jack Hamilton reviews the new collaboration album from Black Thought and Danger Mouse, Cheat Codes.
Saturn reaches opposition — how to view the planet at its best
On Sunday night, Saturn will be closer to Earth than at any other point during the year. The American Museum of Natural History's Jackie Faherty explains how people can view this phenomenon.
When law enforcement wants your social media content, do data privacy laws hold up?
Nebraska law enforcement requested Facebook messages of two women being investigated for an alleged illegal abortion. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Upturn's Logan Koepke about data privacy.
What oil companies gain from the landmark climate bill
Some say benefits for fossil fuel companies in Congress's climate change legislation weaken its impact. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with energy historian Gregory Brew about the bill.
Author interview: Blitz Bazawule
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with writer, filmmaker and musician Blitz Bazawule about his new novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers.
HBCUs see a historic jump in enrollments
Since the desegregation of higher education, Black enrollment at HBCUs has been on the decline, but that's changing. NPR's Michel Martin discusses this with university administrator Walter Kimbrough.
Life Kit: Survival 101 with Bear Grylls
by Andee Tagle
Adventurer, Bear Grylls, explains what to do when fear kicks in and how to survive in life or if you ever find yourself in a real wilderness-related survival scenario.
Violent extremism spiked online after FBI Mar-a-Lago search
In the wake of a thwarted attack at an FBI field office, NPR's Michel Martin discusses extremist violence with Brian Murphy, a former top official from the Department of Homeland Security.
Serena Williams' post-retirement plans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest, about the tennis star's investment plans post-retirement.