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NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protests—students disagree
by Destinee Adams
In an NPR interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he had a 'gut reaction' that outside agitators were leading Columbia anti-war protests. Students beg to differ.
'Spring Awakening' Themes Resonate With Students After Parkland Tragedy
by David Greene
After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., some of the students participated in the musical Spring Awakening. Christine Barclay directed it.
Trump Wants To Review Spending Bill Before He Acts, Kennedy Says
Congress votes Thursday on a measure that includes a fraction of the money the president wants for a border wall. Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about Trump's position.
Chicago Group Joins Parkland Survivors To Address Gun Violence
David Greene talks to D'Angelo McDade, executive director of Chicago anti-violence group the Peace Warriors, about his work with student activists from Parkland, Fla.
Judge Rules Paul Manafort Lied To Special Counsel's Team
by Carrie Johnson
A federal judge ruled that the ex-Trump campaign chairman lied to special counsel Robert Mueller's office after agreeing to cooperate with its investigation into Russia's influence in the election.
Broward County Marks 1 Year Since Parkland School Shooting
David Greene talks to Jessica Bakeman of member station WLRN and Broward County School Superintendent Robert Runcie about the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. Seventeen people were killed.
Florida Man Tries To Pull One Over On The IRS
In 2017, the man reported an income under $20,000, and also reported paying $1 million in withholding taxes. The IRS refunded him $980,000 — that is, until it figured out what he had done.
Border Wall Isn't High On Our Priority List, Arizona Police Chief Says
President Trump on Wednesday told law enforcement officers from across the country that a border wall will happen. Steve Inskeep talks to Tucson police chief Chris Magnus about border security.
Michelle Obama Didn't Give Her Mom A Heads Up About Her TV Appearance
Former first lady Michelle Obama was on the Grammy Awards over the weekend. Marian Robinson texted her daughter: "I saw it, because (someone else) called me."
Petty's Sister Was Killed In Parkland Shooting But He Still Supports Gun Ownership
David Greene talks to Caitie Switalski of member station WLRN and Patrick Petty, whose younger sister was killed in the school shooting. Petty's belief in the 2nd Amendment is stronger than ever.
Happy Valentine's Day. Let's Talk About Romance Novels
The creators of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text are launching a podcast about romance novels. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Vanessa Zoltan, host and producer of the upcoming podcast Hot & Bothered.
Controversial Past Comes Back To Haunt Elliott Abrams At House Hearing
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration's point man on Venezuela was convicted of misleading Congress during the Iran-Contra affair. Abrams' past came up during a House hearing on Venezuela's political crisis.
Planet Money's Podcast 'The Indicator' Tackles History Of Bonds
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Governments all over the world use bonds to raise money. We examine how the the first bond came to be, and how it transformed the way governments borrow money.