Juana Summers
Stories
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Older folks build muscle and independence at a Baltimore weightlifting gym
Older folks interested in lifting weights flock to a gym in Baltimore, where the trainer has special expertise in working with people in their 60s, 70s and 80s to build strength and independence.
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What science tells us about aging and exercise
Getting or staying active has a wide variety of health benefits as people age. They can include everything from stronger bones to improved mental wellbeing.
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From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album
NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.
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Ten years later, could 'Parks and Recreation' still work? Jerry isn't sure
Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks and Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers.
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Laughter was a lifeline in childhood, comedian Youngmi Mayer shares in memoir
In her new memoir, standup comedian Youngmi Mayer navigates the sometimes rocky terrain between trauma and comedy.
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Identity politics lie at the heart of Harris' loss, academic Eddie Glaude Jr. argues
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Eddie Glaude Jr., the chair of the department of African-American studies at Princeton University, about Trump's victory and the U.S.'s apparent shift to the right.
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Why 'Conclave' is doing so well at the box office
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Rubin, senior film and media reporter at Variety, about the unusual success of the movie Conclave.
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How will gymnastics coaching legend Bela Karolyi be remembered?
U.S. Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi died last week. We talk with sports reporter Juliet Macur about his complicated legacy.
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Wyatt Flores talks about his album and being honest about mental health
NPR's Juana Summers talks with musician Wyatt Flores about his new album Welcome to the Plains and his honesty around mental health.
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A former DACA 'Dreamer' has won elected office in New Mexico
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cindy Nava, a Democrat, who will be joining the New Mexico state senate in Albuquerque. She is one of the millions of "Dreamers" who are protected by DACA.