Jonaki Mehta
Stories
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World
A bridge separates 2 realities at the frontier of Russian-occupied Ukraine
Russia is threatening to invade Ukraine. But in the eastern region of Donbas, war has been underway since Russia-backed separatists moved in and declared breakaway republics in 2014.
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National
She helped fight for Ukraine's democracy. She hopes it survives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Hanna Hopko, an original leader of Ukraine's EuroMaidan protests in 2014 about whether Ukrainians can stand up to the threat of Russian aggression.
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Politics
The top U.S. Diplomat in Ukraine still hopes Putin chooses diplomacy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kristina Kvien who, as the Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, is the top American official on the ground in Kyiv.
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World
Former Ukrainian prime minister discusses the possibility of an attack from Russia
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk about the threat of a Russian invasion.
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National
Survivor Jon Vaughn on U. of Michigan's sexual assault settlement
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ex football player and sexual assault survivor Jon Vaughn about the University of Michigan's settlement over allegations of abuse by a former sports doctor.
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National
Former army general on how the U.S. could back a Ukranian insurgency against Russia
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Peter Zwack, former U.S. Army Brigadier General and global fellow at the Wilson Center, about the possibility of the U.S. arming Ukraine in an insurgency.
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Health
A pediatrician's advice to parents of kids under 5 on omicron, travel and daycare
Amid the omicron surge there is understandable anxiety among parents, particularly for those with kids under 5. Pediatric infectious disease doctor Ibukun Kalu answers some of their questions.
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National
Lights between houses in Baltimore neighborhood show connection in pandemic holidays
In 2020, a Baltimore man strung holiday lights across the street to remind his neighbor of the connection they shared despite pandemic isolation. Soon, others hopped on their rooftops to do the same.
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National
After missteps, Ashley Judd says Time's Up is ready to 'get it right'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ashley Judd, a Time's Up board member, about the organization's decision to "reset" and lay off the majority of their employees.
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Books
Children's book 'Calvin' shows how a community can embrace a trans child's identity
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with authors and parents Vanessa and JR Ford about their new book Calvin, which explores one child's experience of coming out as transgender.