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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Women share their sexual fantasies for Gillian Anderson's new collection: 'Want'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actress Gillian Anderson about her new book, Want, which is a compilation of women's anonymous, sexual fantasies from all over the world.

Women share their sexual fantasies for Gillian Anderson's new collection: 'Want'

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National Security

Dual missions strain Secret Service when the job is harder than ever

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Carol Leonnig of the Washington Post about Secret Service failures and the most recent apparent attempt on former president Trump's life.

Dual missions strain Secret Service when the job is harder than ever

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Monday

Mental Health

New Biden administration rule aims to make mental health covered like physical health

The Biden Administration announced a new rule that will require private health insurers to cover mental health and addiction services like physical conditions.

WH Mental health rule

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Friday

On Aging

'Love and service make us rich': Anne Lamott on aging

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post aging columnist Anne Lamott about what it means to get older in the United States.

'Love and service make us rich': Anne Lamott on aging

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Movie Interviews

In 'Look Into My Eyes,' filmmaker Lana Wilson explores the world of NYC's psychics

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with filmmaker Lana Wilson about her new documentary called Look Into My Eyes, which explores the world of New York City's psychics.

In 'Look Into My Eyes,' filmmaker Lana Wilson explores the world of NYC's psychics

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Thursday

Movie Interviews

Tim Burton talks about returning to 'Beetlejuice' after nearly 40 years

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with director Tim Burton on his latest film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The movie is a sequel to Burton's beloved 1988 comedy Beetlejuice.

Tim Burton talks about returning to 'Beetlejuice' after nearly 40 years

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Monday

Movie Interviews

The new movie 'Ezra' stars an actor with autism playing an autistic character

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ezra producer Alex Plank and screenwriter Tony Spiridakis -- who said the story comes from his own life with his son -- about portraying autistic people in their film.

The new movie 'Ezra' stars an actor with autism playing an autistic character

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Global Health

A massive polio vaccination campaign is underway in Gaza

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dr. Hamid Jafari, director of Polio Eradication for the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean region, about the effort to administer some 600,000 vaccines in Gaza.

A massive polio vaccination campaign is underway in Gaza

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Friday

National Security

FBI still mishandles cases of child sex crimes. This Nassar accuser is not surprised

NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Rachael Denhollander about a recent report on the FBI mishandling cases of child sexual abuse. She was the first woman to pursue criminal charges against Larry Nassar.

FBI still mishandles cases of child sex crimes. This Nassar accuser is not surprised

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Music

Quechua pop, hip hop, and trap are getting attention beyond South America

An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music.

Quechua pop, hip hop, and trap are getting attention beyond South America

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Tuesday

Music Interviews

Rising country star Lainey Wilson reflects on her music and the changes in her career

After performing at the NPR Tiny Desk, country star Lainey Wilson sat down with NPR's Scott Detrow for a conversation about her music and career.

TINY DESK CHAT: LAINEY WILSON 

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Monday

Europe

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva speaks on her detainment in Russia

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and her husband Pavel Butorin, about her experience being detained in Russia for more than nine months.

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva speaks on her detainment in Russia

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Wednesday

Health

Opioid settlement money and a call to action

KFF Health News

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aneri Pattani of KFF Health News about guidelines for spending opioid settlement money issued by nearly 200 harm reduction and recovery organizations.

Opioid settlement money and a call to action

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Tuesday

Culture

Flava Flav made a bronze clock necklace for Jordan Chiles amid medal controversy

While American gymnast Jordan Chiles waits to learn whether she'll keep her Olympic bronze medal, Flavor Flav has stepped up with a one-of-a-kind bronze clock necklace, just for her.

FLAVOR FLAV BRONZE CLOCK

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Monday

Politics

Tired of long customer service calls? The White House is working to change that.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Neera Tanden, domestic policy adviser to President Biden, on the administration's new "Time is Money" initiative.

Tired of long customer service calls? The White House is working to change that.

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Friday

World

Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia

Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Videos are emerging of burned out Russian vehicles, Russians surrendering and long lines of Russian cars fleeing.

UKRAINE MILITARY OFFENSE

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Thursday

Health

New CDC guidance recommends doctors address IUD insertion pain for patients

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Aileen Gariepy of Weill Cornell Medicine about the new federal guidance that advises doctors to consider pain management for IUD insertion pain.

CDC GUIDANCE ON IUD PAIN

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Wednesday

Middle East

Assassination of Hamas leader inflames regional tensions

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, about what the future may look like for Hamas after one of its top leader was allegedly assassinated by Israel.

Assassination of Hamas leader inflames regional tensions

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Friday

World

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Aspen Security Forum on a wide range of the most pressing diplomatic questions.

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine

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Movie Interviews

Director Lee Isaac Chung shares the inspirations behind 'Twisters'

Director Lee Isaac Chung talks to NPR's Scott Detrow about his latest film, Twisters. He shot it on location in Oklahoma, using local extras on set who know what it’s like to face a tornado.

Director Lee Isaac Chung shares the inspirations behind 'Twisters'

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Flares fired by the Israeli military north of Nuseirat are pictured from Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on July 1, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP) (Photo by BASHAR TALEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Flares fired by the Israeli military north of Nuseirat are pictured from Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on July 1. Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Interview highlights

'We're inside the 10-yard line': Secretary of state on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Antony Blinken talks speaks on everything from the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, to the war in Ukraine and what the U.S. is doing to bring home Americans detained in Russia.

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine

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Thursday

Politics

How to help prevent more political violence this election cycle

NPR’s Scott Detrow talks to Rachel Kleinfeld, an expert on democracies and political violence, about how to avert further violence this election season in light of the attempt on Donald Trump's life.

How to help prevent more political violence this election cycle

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Tuesday

Politics

Despite appeals for peace, the U.S. has a long history of political violence

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political historian Matthew Dallek on the link between rhetoric and political violence, and the history of political violence in the United States.

Despite appeals for peace, the U.S. has a long history of political violence

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Thursday

Business

Why SpaceX is facing off with the National Labor Relations Board

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with labor reporter Josh Eidelson about a report he co-authored in Bloomberg Businessweek about the allegations of sexual harassment at SpaceX and the subsequent lawsuits.

Why SpaceX is facing off with the National Labor Relations Board

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