Audie Cornish
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National
Dave Eggers' new book depicts a dystopian future and an all-powerful tech giant
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Dave Eggers about his new book, The Every, a dystopian look at the near-future when one massive company controls just about everything.
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Technology
The metaverse is already here. The debate is now over who should own it
Metaverse users are wary of Meta's foray into the virtual world. The company, formerly known as Facebook, plans to spend at least $10 billion dollars on its metaverse division this year.
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World
In Afghanistan, the threat of widespread famine looms as drought and hunger continues
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporter Jane Ferguson from PBS Newshour about her recent trip into Afghanistan.
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National
The patent feud between Moderna and the U.S. could have implications for the world
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with science writer Brendan Borrell about a patent feud between Moderna and the federal government over its COVID vaccine — and why it could have implications for the world.
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Books
Children's book 'Calvin' shows how a community can embrace a trans child's identity
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with authors and parents Vanessa and JR Ford about their new book Calvin, which explores one child's experience of coming out as transgender.
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National
Migrant workers who clean up climate disasters for work often pay a price
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sarah Stillman, staff writer at The New Yorker, who spent the past year with some of the growing number of migrant laborers who follow climate disasters for work.
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Politics
As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot.
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National
Why hip-hop festival Rolling Loud seems to be a hotbed for arrests
Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested at Rolling Loud New York on drug charges. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with music journalist Jayson Buford on the festival's history with police activity and rapper arrests.
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National
Puerto Rico is the most vaccinated place in the U.S.
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mónica Feliú-Mójer of Ciencia Puerto Rico on how grassroots organizing and responsible messaging helped Puerto Rico achieve the highest U.S. COVID vaccination rate.
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National
President of truck driving school says driver shortage is causing supply chain issues
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Bruce Busada, president of the Diesel Driving Academy, about how truck driver shortages are worsening supply chain struggles.