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Understanding elephant communication
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with biologist Vesta Eleuteri regarding a study she authored about elephant communication.
While Responding To The Pandemic, This Funeral Home Lost Its Founder To COVID-19
by Audrey McGlinchy
The founder of a funeral home in Austin, Texas, has died of the coronavirus. The founder's son, the owner, was back at work the next day.
What To Expect From The 2020 Democratic National Convention
by Domenico Montanaro
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday. The scaled-down, virtual convention will officially nominate Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president.
Keeping Up With The Changes At The United States Post Office
by Miles Parks
Changes at the United States Post Office ahead of a crucial election are causing a loud outcry from many corners.
How College Football Cancellation In Battleground States Affects Campaign Advertising
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with professor Ken Goldstein about what the cancellation of the Big Ten football season could mean for campaign advertising.
A New Documentary Shows The Ups And Downs Of Young Men Playing The Game Of Politics
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, directors of the documentary Boys State.
The Importance Of Audio Description For Subtitled Movies
by Jason Strother
The Korean film Parasite is the first foreign language film to win an Oscar for Best Picture. But vision-impaired moviegoers here can't enjoy it because it's not available with audio description.
Team USA Skateboarder Maurio McCoy Sees The Silver Lining In Olympics Postponement
Team USA skateboarder Maurio McCoy tells NPR how he's spending his summer now that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are postponed until next year.
The Politicization Of The Postal Service
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, chairman of the House Government Operations subcommittee, about President Trump's opposition to postal service funding.
Despite COVID-19 Spread, LA County Health Director Is Cautiously Optimistic
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County's public health director, about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the stress that public health officials are under.
How Kamala Harris' Father's Jamaican Hometown Is Celebrating
Sen. Kamala Harris' father immigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1961. Now, Jamaicans from his hometown are celebrating that she has been chosen as Joe Biden's running mate.
Why Having Kamala Harris On The Ticket Is Meaningful To So Many
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses Sen. Kamala Harris's historic vice presidential bid with activist Chanda Parbhoo, Howard University President Wayne Frederick and professor Andra Gillespie.