Elena Burnett
Stories
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Arts & Life
Kashana Cauley writes about the unexplored perspective of Black survivalists
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Kashana Cauley about her debut novel The Survivalists and putting her comedy background to work in writing about the unexplored perspective of Black survivalism.
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Politics
Hakeem Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker nominated for Speaker of the House
Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries became the first Black lawmaker nominated for Speaker of the House. He also became the first Democrat since 2007 to earn unanimous support from their caucus.
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Politics
Kevin McCarthy is still short votes to become Speaker. What could happen next?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Associated Press congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro about Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for speakership and how he plans to entice GOP holdouts.
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World
Where do things stand for Paul Whelan after Brittney Griner's release?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesperson, about the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention.
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Animals
Cape fur seals can recognize their pup's calls just two hours after birth
Cape fur seals can recognize their pup's cry just two hours after birth, remarkably earlier than other mammals. For context, only about 40% of women can identify their baby's cry 24 hours after birth.
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Books
Author Anne Tyler on writing her 24th novel and why she writes about families
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with novelist Anne Tyler about her latest novel, "French Braid," and why she likes writing about families.
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Books
Diver Tom Daley shares how knitting helped him win gold in new book 'Made with Love'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with British diver Tom Daley about his new book, "Made with Love," and how he turned knitting and crocheting into a mindfulness practice.
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Politics
Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown on mobilizing Black voters
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown about if she thinks Black voters will turn out for Democrats this year.
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Books
Why do so many bikes end up underwater? The reasons can be weird and varied
Each year, thousands of bikes are thrown into waterways. Author Jody Rosen explains the history, and possible motivations for this strange phenomenon.
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Arts & Life
Julia Whelan on narrating her romance novel about a narrator who hates romance novels
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan about what it was like bringing her own profession to the pages of her new novel Thank You For Listening.