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Play It Forward: The Multiplicity Of Mia Doi Todd
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with singer-songwriter Mia Doi Todd about displacement, her forthcoming album and the artist she is grateful for: Thundercat.
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Politics
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer On How The GOP Whittled Away At Democrats' House Majority
Tom Emmer, who also chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee, discusses how his party flipped seats in Florida and beyond and some Republicans' reluctance to acknowledge Joe Biden's win.
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Politics
Black Voters Expect Strong Policies, Not Just Applause, From Biden: Detroit Organizer
Branden Snyder, head of Detroit Action, says he hopes the president-elect shows he has the Black community's "back" by prioritizing affordable housing, living wages and environmental justice.
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Music
Stevie Nicks On TikTok, Tom Petty And Claiming What's Yours
An audacious concert film, an unwitting viral hit and a second Rock Hall induction: That's just the past two years for Nicks, who says that at 72 she's finally comfortable doing everything she wants.
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Music
On 'Swirling,' Marshall Allen Keeps The The Sun Ra Arkestra Soaring Through Space
The 96-year-old saxophonist, who began playing with Sun Ra in the late '50s and continued to lead the Arkestra after its namesake's death, discusses the band's first album in more than 20 years.
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Music
Play It Forward: Nick Hakim Finds Humor In Darkness
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brooklyn-based musician Nick Hakim about creating little worlds with music and the artist he is grateful for: Laraaji.
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National
Colorado Mayor Dealing With Rise In COVID-19: 'This Is Going To Be A Lost Year'
Nick Gradisar, mayor of Pueblo, Colo., reflects on a spike in coronavirus cases in his town, contact tracing and how he's asking residents to prepare for the upcoming holidays.
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National
Weather, Football And Politics: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. On Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin's Democratic lieutenant governor, reflects on the recent surge of coronavirus cases in his state and talks about how it's preparing for what comes next.
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National
How New York's Orthodox Jewish Community Is Responding To Coronavirus Safety Measures
Avi Greenstein, CEO of Boro Park Jewish Community Council, reflects on the reaction in New York City's Hasidic communities to tough coronavirus safety measures.
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National
Jason Wright On Leading The Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises
Jason Wright, the new president of the Washington Football Team, comes into his job after reports of widespread sexual harassment at the team. Wright talked with NPR about his plans for the team.