The News Roundup - International
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A History Of 'Quid Pro Quo'
The whole idea of a "quid pro quo" is so fundamental to the human experience that we have all kinds of ways to say it. We look at how our understanding of "quid pro quo" has changed over time.
Introducing The 'Accidental Guardians' Of First Amendment Rights
How much do we know about those who have stepped up to fight for our right to speak freely? The podcast ‘Unprecedented” celebrates those stories.
In Puerto Rico, The Days Of Legal Cockfighting Are Numbered
A congressional ban on the sport was a victory for animal rights activists, but on the island, many say that cockfighting is part of their culture — and they're willing to take the sport underground.
Oh Cana(dian) Elections!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is up for reelection in our neighbor to the north.
Supa Dupa Fly: The History Of Women In Hip-Hop
From Monie Love to Megan Thee Stallion, we trace the evolution of women in the game.
Allies Mark 75th Anniversary Of MacArthur Arriving In The Philippines
It was 75 years ago this month that Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed on the Philippine island of Leyte — leading to the end of the Japanese occupation there, and hastening the end of WWII.
Emmett Till Memorial Dedicated For 4th Time After Vandalism
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Patrick Weems, executive director of the Emmett Till Memorial Commission, about this weekend's rededication of a memorial sign after after the first three were vandalized.
The News Roundup - International
A ceasefire? Or a pause in operations? We unpack the agreement between the Kurds and Turkey, brokered by Vice President Mike Pence.
McConnell Prepares Senate For Trump Impeachment Trial As Inquiry Escalates
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefed his caucus on what a Trump impeachment trial could look like in the Upper Chamber. It could last weeks and begin after the Thanksgiving holiday.