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Pat was an early radical abortion rights activist. Her positions are now common
Pat Maginnis helped women obtain abortions when it was illegal — and courted arrest to challenge that legal status. She was 93 when she died earlier this year.
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Why Puerto Rico leads the U.S. in COVID vaccine rate — and what states can learn
The highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States is not in a liberal-leaning Northeastern or West Coast state. It's in a place with a notably different political culture.
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How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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Former U.N. Diplomat Argues U.S. Strategy In Afghanistan Was Deeply Flawed
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Peter Galbraith, a former United Nations diplomat for Afghanistan, about U.S. military and political missteps during the last 20 years.
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With Her 52nd Album, Connie Smith Re-Affirms That She 'Is' Country Music
Country music legend Connie Smith has released her 52nd album. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her about forging timeless relationships and how she understands the genre after all these years.
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'Beer Beer, Truck Truck': TikTok Sound Hits The Radio
A funny TikTok about country music stereotypes proved how power social media is — when it turned into a hit country song.
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Climate Report Co-Author: 'The Pile Of Evidence Is Now Enormous'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kim Cobb, one of the lead authors of the U.N.'s new landmark climate report, about the urgency of acting to lower emissions and how oceans are impacted by climate change.
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In NYC, Proof Of Vaccination Becomes A Key To The City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi about the city's announcement that proof of vaccination will be required to enjoy indoor dining, gyms and performances.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks About 'Alarming' New Data On Breakthrough Infections
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the new CDC data on breakthrough infections and updated mask guidance.