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Author Jason Reynolds talks about his latest book and the value of being a crier
Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.
The Story Of The Reverse Freedom Rides
by Gabrielle Emanuel
While the Freedom Rides of 1961 are an honored part of the Civil Rights movement, the response of Southern racists is less well-known. The Reverse Freedom Rides sent scores of African Americans north.
Jazz Trumpeter Jack Sheldon Dies At 88
by Danny Hensel
Jazz trumpeter and singer Jack Sheldon has died. He was a fixture on the Merv Griffin Show and sang "Conjunction Junction" and "I'm Just a Bill" for Schoolhouse Rock.
Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Marjorie Rival Shares Her Passion For Gardening
As 2020 begins, consider taking up a new hobby! Marjorie Rival of Bridgeport, Conn., shares her passion for gardening.
Encore: There Was 'No Chance Of Me Going Into The Arts,' Says Comedian Gina Yashere
by Elizabeth Blair
When a teacher suggested Gina Yashere become an actor, her mom said: "Actor? No, no, no. You can act like a doctor when you become a doctor." Yashere is now a co-creator of Bob Hearts Abishola.
Pennsylvania Towns Usher In The New Year With Their Own Take On The 'Ball Drop'
While many Americans usher in the New Year by watching the ball drop in New York's Times Square, in dozens of Pennsylvania towns, residents celebrate with their own versions of the tradition.
In Rome, Local Retirees Are Working To Clean Up The City's Aqueducts
by Christopher Livesay
Aqueducts once crucial to Rome's survival became trash dumps in more recent history. In one part of the ancient city, a couple of septuagenarians decided to do something about the dilapidated system.
Sports Journalism Shifts To Cover More Hard-Edged Topics
by Tom Goldman
Media coverage of college sports has been a mix of entertainment and boosterism. But today, as college athlete rights have become a major issue, the journalism is getting more hard-edged.
Encore: 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' The Anthem For A Generation That Didn't Want One
by Joel Rose
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" made Nirvana's Kurt Cobain a reluctant spokesman for Generation X, and the song became an anthem for a generation that didn't want one.
Looking At Lasting Effects Of Trump's Family Separation Policy At The Southern Border
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Efrén Olivares of the Texas Civil Rights Project, a group that's working with migrant families separated by U.S. officials at the southern border.
A Look At Trump's Impact On The Circuit Courts
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Melissa Murray, NYU law professor and host of the podcast Strict Scrutiny, about the huge number of lower court judges appointed by the Trump administration.
Industries Grappling To Comply With California Law That Protects Contract Workers
by Scott Rodd
California's new law, AB5, aiming to reclassify some contract workers as employees, goes into effect on Wednesday. Industries are working to figure out how to comply, or work around the law.
U.S. And Russia Have Just Over A Year To Deal With An Expiring Nuclear Treaty
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump talked to Russian President Putin this week about arms control. Critics worry Trump could let a bilateral treaty lapse as he chases a new deal with Russia and China.