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National

'LA Times' Analysis: LAPD Searches Blacks And Latinos More

5:20am October 09, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Cindy Chang of the Los Angeles Times about a new report that shows the LAPD searches African Americans and Latinos far more often than whites during traffic stops.

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Rachel Maddow's new book, Blowout, examines how the Russian economy's reliance on oil and natural gas contributed to Vladimir Putin's decision to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election.

Rachel Maddow On How Russia's 'Resource Curse' Drove Putin To Election Interference

10:15am October 06, 2019

The MSNBC host's new book examines how the Russian economy's reliance on oil and natural gas contributed to Vladimir Putin's decision to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.

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Troll Watch: Impeachment Inquiry Unleashes U.S.-Driven Disinformation

5:16pm October 05, 2019

by Hannah Allam

Online disinformation campaigns thrive in big, polarizing moments for the country — and the impeachment inquiry is no exception.

Sports Illustrated was in chaos Thursday amid word of massive layoffs at the 65-year-old magazine.

Sports

Mass Layoffs, Chaos At 'Sports Illustrated' Spark Journalists' Rebellion

7:32pm October 03, 2019

by David Folkenflik

Executives told staff members on Thursday that about half the newsroom would be laid off, according to two people present at the meetings. The 65-year-old magazine will be run by a digital publisher.

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Finnish Journalist Mari Karppinen On How She Decided To Cover Trump's Press Conference

4:51pm October 03, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mari Karppinen, U.S. correspondent for MTV News Finland, about Wednesday's press conference with Presidents Niinisto and Trump, after her questions went viral.

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Republican Presidential Candidate Mark Sanford Campaigns At The South Carolina Statehouse

Foresight 2020: Mark Sanford

3:28pm October 03, 2019

The former governor and congressman faces many challenges in his bid to win the Republican nomination.

Wanting Wellness: The Booming Business Of Self-Care

3:28pm October 03, 2019

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Politics & Government

How Does A President Handle Impeachment Inquiry Stress?

6:27am October 03, 2019

by David Folkenflik

President Nixon withdrew during his impeachment crisis. President Clinton turned to historians and berated aides. President Trump? He seeks solace on Twitter through conservative media.

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Politics & Government

'Atlantic': Prominent Americans Shouldn't Leverage Their Names For Payoffs

6:15am October 03, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks to author Sarah Chayes about her article in The Atlantic about how prominent American politicians leverage their political status for material gain overseas.

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Singapore, which is the setting for the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, has enacted a law against false information that critics say will stifle public discussion and hamstring journalists.

World News

'Fake News' Law Goes Into Effect In Singapore, Worrying Free Speech Advocates

6:12pm October 02, 2019

by Ashley Westerman

The law allows the government to determine what constitutes false information and stipulates hefty fines and jail sentences for people and media companies that violate it.