Mia Venkat
Stories
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National
A longtime wildland firefighter talks about what the job is actually like
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ben Elkind, a wildland firefighter based in Washington state who has traveled the country fighting fires for 17 years, about what it's like at the frontlines of wildfires.
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FBI still mishandles cases of child sex crimes. This Nassar accuser is not surprised
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Rachael Denhollander about a recent report on the FBI mishandling cases of child sexual abuse. She was the first woman to pursue criminal charges against Larry Nassar.
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What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts
To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.
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Stacey Abrams on the state of the DNC
Stacey Abrams is an expert on voting rights and Georgia, both of which could be crucial for the Democrat's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the road to election night.
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Democrats and their changing views on gun control
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic party over the last decade.
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From Social Media Creator to DNC Speaker, a 21 year old takes the stage
For the first time, hundreds of social media creators were invited to cover the DNC. We talk to one creator, Olivia Julianna, who's not just making content but speaking Wednesday night at the DNC.
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Obama's campaign echoes as Milwaukee delegates go to the DNC
Milwaukee delegates head to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This DNC is drawing comparisons to the campaign that launched Barack Obama’s presidency.
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Meshell Ndegeocello talks about her album and ongoing inspiration from James Baldwin
NPR's Tiny Desk is honoring Black Music Month with concerts lead by women, including Meshell Ndegeocello. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with her about her album “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin."
