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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Reporter's Notebook: Fall On A River In The Adirondacks
by Brian Mann
NPR's Brian Mann sends us an audio postcard from a canoe trip down a wild river in New York, in search of autumn color.
Policy Strategists On How Biden Can Gain Traction On Immigration Reform
NPR's Michel Martin discusses the Biden administration's handling of immigration with Theresa Cardinal Brown of the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Democratic political strategist Chuck Rocha.
Visitors See More Than Just Grief And Loss At COVID-19 Memorial In D.C.
NPR's Michel Martin visits the National Mall to talk with artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg about her installation, "In America: Remember," honoring the more than 660,000 Americans lost to COVID-19.
New York Hospitals Fear Staff Shortages Ahead Of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Associated Press reporter Michael Hill about the challenges related to vaccine mandates for teachers and healthcare workers in New York.
With 'Blue Bayou,' Filmmaker Justin Chon Asks: Who Decides Who Is American?
by Alyssa Jeong Perry
Justin Chon's new film Blue Bayou is about a Korean-born, American-raised adoptee who faces deportation back to Korea. Many adoptees without U.S. citizenship face that same problem in real life.
The Challenges Of Vaccinating The World
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Saad Omer, director of the Yale Institute of Global Health, about why many developing countries have struggled to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19.
Amid Nursing Shortage, Hospital CEO Says Vaccine Mandates Can Deter Staff
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, about Covid cases and staffing shortages at his facility.
Germans Can't Agree On Who Should Lead After Angela Merkel
by Rob Schmitz
As Germans prepare to vote in a general election, the country appears unsure about who would be the best sucessor to Angela Merkel, who is stepping down as chancellor after 16 years in power.
Public And Media Feed Off Each Other's Obsession With Gabby Petito Case
by David Folkenflik
The disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has received a lot of media coverage. Why is that, when the families of others who have gone missing are begging for attention?
Cynthia Erivo Sings Her Own Words In 1st Solo Album
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actress and singer Cynthia Erivo about her debut solo album, Ch. 1 Vs. 1.