Eric Westervelt
Stories
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Migrants fuel the Texas construction boom, even as the state cracks down on them
NPR's Eric Westervelt asks Jack Herrera about the migrant workforce fueling construction in Texas. Herrera writes about it in the November issue of "Texas Monthly."
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One of the fastest wheelchair marathoners in the world prepares for his next challenge
NPR's Eric Westervelt speaks with Daniel Romanchuk, a leading American wheelchair racer, as he prepares for the TCS New York City Marathon Nov. 3.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum outlines her plan to tackle cartel violence
Political analyst Carlos Bravo Regidor tells NPR's Eric Westervelt about Mexican Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum's policies toward drug cartels and criminal gangs.
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Politics chat: Trump's erratic rallies continue, Harris relies on endorsements
With just over two weeks until Election Day and voters casting ballots now, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their closing arguments.
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Immigration will likely be a focus at Tuesday's VP debate
Immigration, one of the biggest issues of the presidential election, will likely be highlighted in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday.
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A pioneering African-American TV reporter finally gets his due with new biography
Mal Goode was first African-American reporter for a major American TV news network. A new biography of the pioneering broadcaster is finally getting Goode the recognition he deserves.
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Quake Insurance? California Pushing People To Say Yes To Coverage
Almost 90 percent of Californians do not have earthquake insurance. That worries state officials and quake experts, who are renewing the push to boost insurance coverage.
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Remembering Guitarist Otis Rush
Guitarist Otis Rush helped shape the Chicago blues sound, and deeply influenced a generation of musicians including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. He died on Saturday at the age of 84.