Ailsa Chang
Stories
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In the novel 'Lucky Seed,' the stakes are high for producing an heir
Author Justinian Huang talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his new book Lucky Seed, about the Sun family's quest to ensure a male heir to their wealth.
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Hundreds of flights are cancelled as air traffic controllers work without pay
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.
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What's next for both parties as vote to end shutdown draws near?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican strategist Mike Ricci about the deal to end the government shutdown.
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Breaking Rust is a hot new country act on the Billboard charts. It's powered by AI
The AI-driven country music act Breaking Rust is climbing the charts. But will hardcore fans accept AI?
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Former Sec. of State John Kerry reflects on the U.S. skipping UN climate talks
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Secretary of State John Kerry about the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, and what it means to have the U.S. largely sitting on the sidelines.
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This Republican congressman wants to end gerrymandering for good
California voted to approve Prop 50, a measure to change election maps. Rep. Kevin Kiley, whose district will be impacted by the new map, has introduced legislation banning mid-decade gerrymandering.
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The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.
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Cattle rancher reacts to Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina
Oren Lesmeister, a fifth-generation cattle rancher in South Dakota and a former Democratic state lawmaker, talks about the White House's plan to quadruple the amount of beef it imports from Argentina.
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave talk about spider web architecture, storytelling and memory, and why more TV pixels may not translate to a better viewing experience.
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Toads have found their way to 6 out of the 7 continents ... so far
Toads have made their way to just about every corner of the world, even potentially Antarctica, something deemed unthinkable in the past. What's behind this vast toad migration?v