Noah Caldwell
Stories
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Politics
A look back at attacks on voting rights in 2021 — and what could be next
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wendy Weiser, who directs the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about the threats to our elections in 2022 and 2024.
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Politics
Retired general warns the U.S. military could lead a coup after the 2024 election
Retired Major General Paul Eaton says war-gaming and civics education could help assure that the military is better prepared for a contested election.
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Environment
Thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gram Slattery, Brazil correspondent for Reuters, about the deadly flooding currently happening in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.
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National
This a capella group known for singing in stairwells now has a new Christmas album
Dallas-based a capella group Kings Return has made a name for themselves by singing beautiful music in stairwells. Now they're out with a new Christmas EP.
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National
How to safely navigate the holidays amid rising COVID cases
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID-19 case numbers.
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Politics
Houston's Third Ward braces for state redistricting plans
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Reverend Don Odom Jr., the social justice ministry leader at Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, about how Texas' redistricting plan will impact his community.
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Environment
U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said.
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Environment
For Brianna Fruean, the smell of mud drives home the need for climate action
Many island nations have the most to lose when it comes to the climate crisis. But at the COP26 U.N. climate summit, they insist they aren't victims, they're warriors.
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World
How island nations vulnerable to climate change need rich, polluting countries to act
Low-lying islands and nations are among those most at risk from rising sea levels, and have been sounding the alarm on the need for action by wealthier nations to limit global warming for years.
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Environment
Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change
Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis.