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Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months
by Stephen Thompson
This week, the rapper Future hit #1 on Billboard's albums chart for a third time in the last six months. Meanwhile, on the songs, chart, stasis is becoming the coin of the realm.
Kickstarter Campaign Raises Money For Perfume That Smells Like Space
Astronauts have compared the smell of space to gun powder, seared steak and hot metal. The Kickstarter campaign has raised more than $500,000 for the effort to sell space perfume.
Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, a member of the finance committee, about negotiating the next stimulus package, and the administration's use of federal agents.
Rep. Karen Bass Is On The Short List To Be Joe Biden's Running Mate
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, a potential vice presidential pick, about Black Lives Matter, gun control and reforming the criminal justice system.