Kira Wakeam
Stories
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Arts & Life
Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir
NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks to author Curtis Chin about his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.
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Environment
Amid a water crisis, Arizona is using lots of it to grow alfalfa to export overseas
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Reveal reporter Nathan Halverson about Arizona's investment in a major land deal that effectively ships the state's limited water supply overseas in the form of hay.
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Arts & Life
Michelle Buteau's 'Survival of the Thickest' is a love letter to the 'fatty baddies'
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, her new romantic comedy series about a fat and fabulous 38-year-old stylist picking up the pieces after a messy breakup.
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Arts & Life
Actress Patricia Arquette brings sass and vulnerability to her 'High Desert' role
Patricia Arquette talks about her role in the new Apple TV+ series, High Desert.
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Music
On 'Dance Fever,' Florence + the Machine explores her fractured desires
The singer-songwriter talks about her new album Dance Fever, her creative process and her influences.
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Sports
Wave Of New Bills Say Trans Athletes Have An Unfair Edge. What Does The Science Show?
Legislation in several states would limit or prohibit transgender women from competing in women's athletics. An expert on sex differences in athletes says the bills aren't rooted in science.
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Music
Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks
The artist speaks with Michel Martin about her acclaimed, ambitious new album and why she wanted to bring the conversations women have amongst themselves to light.