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Episodes
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Trump continues to be inflammatory as the presidential campaign nears an end
As Election Day nears, former President Donald Trump is doubling down: He is showing little attempt to be less inflammatory.
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As Election Day nears, NPR and WHYY host live event to talk to Pa. swing voters
Surrogates for the major presidential candidates made closing arguments at an event in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania is a battleground state, and there are less than two weeks to go until Election Day.
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Another reason Pennsylvania is a swing state has nothing to do with the election
The historic Martin & Co. guitar factory in the swing state of Pennsylvania reflects tradition and innovation, anchored by meticulous handcrafting and reliable tech.
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Hispanic voters speak out in Allentown, Pa., a majority Latino city
The former steel town of Allentown, Pa., has become a majority minority city. NPR's Michel Martin asks a bipartisan group of Latino voters what informs their votes?
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As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, Israel refuses to acknowledge its nuclear program
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Victor Gilinsky, a former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, about Israel's nuclear capabilities. It's believed Israel has around 90 warheads.
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Survey asked transgender teens whether they regretted pursuing gender-affirming care
A study out this week in JAMA Pediatrics showed that the trans teens surveyed had high satisfaction with their gender affirming care and very low rates of regret.
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Tagovailoa rejects calls to retire after 3rd official concussion of his NFL career
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to practice Wednesday -- after sitting out the past month following another concussion.
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Each year at this time, tombstone tourists take in the sights at cemeteries
Loren Rhoads -- the author of “222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die” -- acts as our cemetery travel guide this Halloween season. They have the most beautiful gardens and fascinating monuments.
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In Japan, struggling for the right of married couples to have different last names
Japan is the only nation where married couples must use the same surname. Critics say it violates women’s rights and, unless the rule is scrapped, all Japanese could be surnamed Sato in 500 years.
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4 albums debut in the Top 10. Jelly Roll leads the pack with his first No. 1
Powerhouse names lingered around the top of Billboard’s albums chart all summer: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen -- crowding out new entries. But this week brings an embarrassment of riches.
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Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies
An NPR investigation has found that former president Donald Trump has made more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived opponents.
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How jobs in certain industries in Western Pennsylvania help determine votes
Steel as well as oil and gas are traditional industries in Western Pennsylvania. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with people in those industries to see how their work shapes their votes.