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Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Surfside Crews Turn To Condo Demolition As Elsa Threatens Florida
by Adrian Florido
Preparations are underway for the demolition of the portion of the Champlain Towers South still standing.
'We The People' Creator On Making A Kids' Show About American Democracy
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with children's television creator Chris Nee about her new show, We The People, out on Netflix today.
Rose Matafeo On New HBO Show 'Starstruck'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with comedian and writer Rose Matafeo about her new show, Starstruck, streaming on HBO Max now.
Restorative Justice Can Hold Alleged Abusers Like Cosby Accountable, Advocate Says
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with professor Jenn Jackson about the reversal of Bill Cosby's conviction and why they think restorative justice can ensure accountability and give victims closure.
COVID-19 Recedes In Prisons, But Conditions Could Spell Future Outbreaks
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Katie Park of The Marshall Project about tracking COVID-19 in prisons.
What To Know About Olympic Marijuana Bans
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Michael Joyner of the Mayo Clinic about marijuana and banned performance-enhancing drugs.
Life Kit: How To Beat The Heat
Amid a record heatwave in parts of the country, NPR's Life Kit brings us so tips to stay safe and cool during this extreme heat.
Understanding Conflicting Mask Recommendations Amid Delta Variant
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with epidemiologist William Hanage about why the CDC and the World Health Organization have given conflicting guidance on masks for those who've received a COVID vaccine.
Frederick Douglass' Descendants Read From 'What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?'
Descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches: "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Douglass gave this speech to a group of abolitionists 169 years ago.
California's Eviction Moratorium Was Extended — But Its End Looms For Many Renters
by Claire Trageser
When California's eviction moratorium ends, the rental market faces a crisis. Renters in arrears could end up homeless, and landlords could end up holding the bag on months of unpaid rent.
Businesses Are Rapidly Hiring And Wages Are Up — But There Still Aren't Workers
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate reached 5.9%. Job growth accelerated in the last two months, but many employers say they'd happily hire more workers if they could.