Ayesha Rascoe
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Politics
Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC
We look at how President Biden's campaign is responding to the shooting at former president Trump's rally, and how the incident might change the tenor of the upcoming Republican National Convention.
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World
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take over as Secreatary General of NATO
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Caroline de Gruyter contributing writer at Foreign policy, about the incoming NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte.
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Arts & Life
X's (formerly Twitter's) unlikely star says goodbye and shares tips for spreading joy
The person behind the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's account on X (formerly Twitter) is stepping down. Sarah Southerland gives NPR's Ayesha Rascoe an exit interview, explaining how she brought joy to the public while educating them about safety in the wilderness.
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World
France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority
France votes in the second and final round of parliamentary elections on Sunday and pollsters predict the far right will fall short of an absolute majority.
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National
Conservatives in red states turn their attention to ending no-fault divorce laws
After decades of no-fault divorce law, some conservatives want to make it harder to end marriages on the basis of irreconcilable differences. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Joanna Grossman of Southern Methodist University about the push-back.
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Climate
Florida's warmer temperatures cause damage even as its lawmakers deny climate change
As warmer temperatures continue to plague Florida, the state has become more Republican — and less willing to take steps to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that accelerate climate change.
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Politics
Florida voters consider climate change and candidates' proposed solutions
Florida is the U.S. state most vulnerable to climate change. NPR's Ayesha Roscoe speaks with Republican voters about how that factors into their voting plans in November.
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Politics
Politics chat: Some Democrats are calling for Biden to step down
We look at President Biden's first post-debate interview as well as the calls within his party to replace him on the ballot.
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Science
A 'honey bear' was spotted in Washington state, 2000 miles north of its habitat
A wandering kinkajou, a small mammal that lives in the rainforests of Mexico and Central and South America, was spotted outside of Yakima, Washington.
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National
Supreme Court blocks opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers
We look at the Supreme Court decision to throw out a multi-billion dollar bankruptcy deal involving the makers of Oxycontin, that would've shielded the owners of Purdue Pharma from civil lawsuits.