Michel Martin
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Politics
Pennsylvania pastor persuades young people that the election process matters to them
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards about his efforts in Allentown, Pa., to encourage younger generations of Black Americans to vote.
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Europe
Moldova election is over shadowed by accusations of interference by Russia
It's crunch time for Moldova, the tiny country balancing between EU member countries and Russia, as presidential election and referendum results come in.
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Law & Courts
DOJ officials charge ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled assassination plot
The Justice Department has charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot targeting an American citizen in New York City.
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World
Morning news brief
Israeli strikes target bank branches operated by Hezbollah. If Donald Trump wins the election, he vows retribution against enemies. The connection between people’s economic lives and their vote.
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Politics
Harris and Trump focus on family issues like IVF, child tax credits and elder care
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Bruce Lesley of the advocacy group, First Focus on Children, about how the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are bringing family issues to the forefront.
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Sports
David Rubenstein looks back on his first year as owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein talks to NPR’s Michel Martin about his rookie season as owner of his hometown Major League Baseball team.
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Author argues American democracy has not been designed for use by Black people
Washington Post op–ed writer Theodore R. Johnson discusses his new book --- "If We Are Brave, Essay from Black Americana" -- an examination of democracy, race and Black voters in the United States.
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Activist who inspired Fair Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter, dies at 86
A trailblazer of gender pay equity, Lilly Ledbetter has died. Her legal fight against a former employer brought attention to the issue, and paved the way for the Fair Pay Act of 2009.
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Climate
Real-estate marketplace Zillow to show climate risk data on home listings
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with "Washington Post" business reporter Hannah Ziegler about a new feature on Zillow that will include climate risk ratings for new home listings.
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World
Morning news brief
Israel considers a plan involving moving civilians from northern Gaza. Vice President Harris pushes to court Black voters -- specifically men. Zillow will now show climate risk data on home listings.