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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.
Fires In California And Colorado Cover The West With Smoke
by Nathan Rott
Intense fires in California and Colorado are blanketing a large part of the West with smoke. As fire season gets longer, researchers are studying the health impact.
Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection
by Richard Harris
NPR takes a look at the effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19 and discusses a patient in Hong Kong who got infected with the coronavirus twice.
In South Carolina, Longtime GOP Senator Faces Strong Challenge From A Democrat
by Victoria Hansen
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is seeking a fourth term but is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Jaime Harrison.
Tropical Storm Marco, Followed By Laura, To Bring Rain And Flooding In Louisiana
by John Burnett
Marco weakened to a tropical storm but still threatens southern Louisiana with rain and flooding. It's the first of two storms expected to hit Louisiana this week.
Sen. Rick Scott On The GOP Convention
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., about the Republican National Convention and mail-in voting in Florida.
Latin Musician Prince Royce On His DNC Appearance
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Latin music star Prince Royce about his performance at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and why he's speaking out on the importance of this election.
Republican National Convention: What To Expect
by Domenico Montanaro
Next up: Republicans. The GOP's national convention begins Monday. Here's what to watch for.
'QAnon Anonymous' Host On The Conspiracy Movement's Growing Influence
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Travis View, co-host of the "QAnon Anonymous" podcast, about President Trump's recent acknowledgment of QAnon and the fringe movement's advance into mainstream politics.
Author Interview: 'True Or False'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CIA analyst Cindy Otis about her new book True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News.
Election Officials Work To Ease Fears Over Voting In A Pandemic
by Lucy Perkins
Reports of mail slowdowns are forcing election officials to scramble. They're installing drop boxes and trying to reassure voters they won't have to cast their vote in person amid the pandemic.
'The Brink' Director On Steve Bannon Indictment
Following the indictment of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alison Klayman, director of a documentary that follows Bannon's exploits in far-right fundraising.
How Women Of Color In Politics Have Been Treated
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with historian Anthea Butler and Maryland politician Jolene Ivey about the experiences of women of color, like Sen. Kamala Harris, in electoral politics.