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Cindy McCain Talks About Her Work On Combating Sex Trafficking

8:47am April 24, 2016

Rachel Martin talks with Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, about her efforts in trying to end sex trafficking for the last decade, an extension of her humanitarian work at the McCain Institute.

In Time Of Backlash, What It's Like To Be A Muslim In Idaho

8:47am April 24, 2016

Rachel Martin speaks with Fahim Rahim, a doctor in the largely Mormon town of Pocatello.

The Week In Sports

8:47am April 24, 2016

The NFL Draft is this week. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist explains which teams want what, and the stories behind potential trades to Rachel Martin.

Beyoncé Drops New Visual Album 'Lemonade'

8:47am April 24, 2016

Last night Beyonce dropped some new music on the world. NPR's Rachel Martin takes a moment to listen to it.

Utah Bill Raises Questions About Public Health Effects Of Porn

8:47am April 24, 2016

Rachel Martin talks with sex therapist Ian Kerner about the new bill in Utah that declares porn a public health crisis. Kerner says that porn addiction doesn't exist, and has never been diagnosed.

As Farmers Age, The Plan To Turn Veterans On To Agriculture

8:47am April 24, 2016

by Quil Lawrence

As American farmers are getting older, a younger cohort is entering the civilian workforce. Government programs are trying to help veterans become farmers for reasons both economic and therapeutic.

Beverly Hills Plans For Driverless Shuttle Program

8:47am April 24, 2016

Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch tells Rachel Martin about his city's plan to connect residents to a new metro line using driverless shuttles.

Solar Impulse 2 pilots Bertrand Piccard (right) and Andre Borschberg celebrate after Piccard landed their solar-powered plane at Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif., on Saturday.

Experimental Solar-Powered Plane Completes Journey Across The Pacific

8:39am April 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Solar Impulse 2 flew for three days from Hawaii to Calif., after a nine month delay for repairs. The team is aiming to complete a round-the-world journey using only the sun's power.

Supporters of Akai Gurley's family gather outside the courthouse where former New York City police officer Peter Liang was sentenced for Gurley's shooting death in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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'Awoken' By N.Y. Cop Shooting, Asian-American Activists Chart Way Forward

7:30pm April 23, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Peter Liang, who is Chinese-American, was sentenced to probation for the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The ex-NYPD officer's case has sparked activism and debate among Asian-Americans.

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

5:13pm April 23, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.