All Things Considered
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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Federal Moratorium On Evictions Expires On Friday. What's Next?
by Chris Arnold
A federal moratorium on evictions has helped millions of renters stay in their homes during the pandemic. But a wave of evictions might be on the way as the protections expire Friday.
Trump Downscales RNC, Says Coronavirus 'Hot Spots' May Need To Delay School Reopening
by Mara Liasson
President Trump on Thursday has downscaled the Republican National Convention. He also acknowledged that cities or states facing surges of coronavirus cases might need to delay reopening schools.
Lemon Drizzle Cakes And Radio Show: How 1 Irish County Helps Elderly During Pandemic
by Gregory Warner
The Irish government advised the elderly to cocoon in their homes during the pandemic. To help them follow orders, neighbors in one Irish county responded with lemon drizzle cakes and community radio.
No More Watching From Afar: Moms And Dads Join Protests In Portland, Ore.
by Jonathan Levinson (OPB)
A new group of protesters has entered the fray in Portland — middle-aged moms and dads have joined racial justice marches calling for federal law enforcement to leave the city.
Experts Warn Coronavirus Outbreaks In The South Could Affect The Northeast
by Nurith Aizenman
Forecasters say the coronavirus outbreaks across the South have been seeding a resurgence in the Northeast. Consequences could be severe unless the Northeast steps up social distancing immediately.
More Epic Than You May Think: Marie Curie's Biopic, 'Radioactive,' Reviewed
by Bob Mondello
Radioactive seems like a straightforward biopic of physicist Marie Curie at first. But it becomes more complicated as the director uses flash-forwards to illustrate the effects of Curie's discoveries.
Critics Say Changes To USPS May Completely Transform The Post Office
by Brian Naylor
A new postmaster general took command at the U.S. Postal Service in June and is already implementing changes that critics say may convert the post office from a public service to a delivery business.
Joe Biden's Potential Running Mate: Who Is Susan Rice?
by Don Gonyea
Susan Rice is one of the potential running mates of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. She has experience as an ambassador and in national security, but none as a vice presidential candidate.
Richmond, Va., Circuit Court To Decide The Future Of Confederate Gen. Lee Statue
by Whittney Evans (VPM)
Plans to remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond have been caught up in court. A judge may rule Thursday whether it can come down or if the injunction continues.
U.S. Olympic Team Waves Goodbye To Its Dreams, Just Like Athletes 40 Years Ago
by Tom Goldman
With the Summer Olympics delayed due to the pandemic, some U.S. athletes now share a bond with Olympians from 40 years ago whose dreams also ended because of factors they couldn't control.