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Talking to voters at a Wisconsin supper club
by Ashley Brown
Customers and staff at a Wisconsin supper club share their thoughts on the upcoming election.
A new report on the economy is fueling recession fears
by David Gura
How are people coping at a time when the economy is struggling? The U.S. economy contracted for the second-straight quarter, which traditionally signals a recession is underway.
To free 2 Americans in Russia, the U.S. may have to trade a notorious arms smuggler
by Greg Myre
The U.S. is trying to win the release of two Americans held in Russia. It appears it would involve a trade for a Russian imprisoned in the U.S., Viktor Bout, the world's most notorious arms smuggler.
Concerns around shipping Ukrainian grain
by Jackie Northam
What it would actually take to send out Ukrainian grain. They need to bring in minesweepers, figure out shipping companies to use, assure no more missile attacks, sort out danger pay, and lots more.
Encore: A posthumous album captures the humor — and heartache — of Sam Mehran
by Jonaki Mehta
Underground musician Sam Mehran died four years ago, but his music continues to be published. His entire found body of work now lives online.
Season 3 of 'Harley Quinn' is an example of how to keep superhero stories relevant
by Eric Deggans
HBO Max's animated series Harley Quinn is a madcap, often profane adult-oriented look at the Batman universe that succeeds more than most of DC's live action films. The third season begins Thursday.
As the number of people fleeing Haiti for the U.S. spikes, so are related tragedies
by Greg Allen
The number of people fleeing Haiti on boats for the dangerous journey to the U.S. is spiking and has led to tragedies, including 17 deaths when an overloaded boat capsized in the Bahamas.
GLAAD president on fighting monkeypox stigma
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, about the organization working in partnership with the White House on the response to and messaging around monkeypox.
Expiration dates lead to lots of food waste, though these dates vary widely by state
by Sarah Gonzalez
In Idaho, milk can be sold for 21 days after it's pasteurized. In Montana, it's just 12 days. The science is the same. But food dates are all over the place, and it leads to a lot of food waste.
Wisconsin's Sikh community a decade after fatal temple shooting
by Rob Mentzer
In 2012, seven members of a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., were killed by an avowed white supremacist. As the community prepares for the anniversary, members describe how they've moved forward.
Sacramento is in the Open Cup final after beating another Major League Soccer team
by Tom Goldman
The finals are set for the U.S. Open Cup, and there's a huge surprise. Lower-division Sacramento stunned a Major League Soccer powerhouse — the first time that's happened since 2008.