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Sea lions return home after toxic algae exposure
by Kira Wakeam
After the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the southern California coast, marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected, and releasing the last few back into the wild.
Ken Burns On His New Docuseries 'Muhammad Ali'
A new PBS series explores the life of the late American icon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with series co-director, Ken Burns.
Aly Raisman: Mishandling Of Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Adds To The Trauma
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gymnast Aly Raisman, who is demanding greater accountability for the sexual abuse committed by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
'A La Calle' Co-Director: Stories Of Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis Are Universal
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nelson G. Navarrete, co-director of the documentary A La Calle, and Leopoldo Lopez, one of the Venezuelan opposition leaders featured in the film.
'Bronzeville' Author Discusses The Dualities Of 'Race, Fate, And Sisterhood'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Chicago Tribune columnist Dawn Turner about her new book, Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood.
Author Tells The Story Of The Family At The Center Of Landmark Case 'Roe V. Wade'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joshua Prager, author of The Family Roe: An American Story.
Pediatric Psychologist On The High Rates Of Children Orphaned By COVID-19
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Kentor, pediatric psychologist at Texas Children's Hospital, about children who have lost their primary caregivers to COVID-19.
For The 1st Time, Boston's Next Mayor Will Not Be A White Man
by Saraya Wintersmith
For the first time ever, Boston's next elected mayor will not be a white man. Two women of color will face off in the November general election after a historic preliminary vote.
Author On What She Learned 'Teaching The Children Of The One Percent'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Blythe Grossberg about her new book, I Left My Homework in the Hamptons: What I Learned Teaching the Children of the One Percent.
Former FDA Scientist Says More Data Is Needed On COVID-19 Booster Shots
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former FDA scientist Luciana Borio about the decision by an FDA advisory panel to recommend Pfizer booster shots only for certain people at higher risk for COVID-19.
Trump Has Emboldened Bolsonaro's Hostility Toward Democracy, Researcher Says
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Human Rights Watch Americas' senior researcher César Muñoz on their announcement that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is threatening democratic rule.
Conspiracies Fly At Far-Right Rally Near Heavily Guarded Capitol
by Tom Bowman
Authorities in the nation's capital were on high alert for possible violence, as far-right demonstrators rallied.