Vincent Acovino
Stories
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In Alabama, work release for incarcerated people more common than you might think
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Margie Mason, investigative reporter at the AP, about the alleged exploitation and abuse of the prison labor force in Alabama.
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How 'Squid Game' sucked in audiences and impacted media for Korea
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Suk-Young Kim, professor at UCLA's school of Theater, Film and Television and author of the book Surviving Squid Game talks about the show's second season.
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United Health Care autism treatments
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ProPublica reporter Annie Waldman about her discover that United Healthcare has been strategically denying access to care for families living with autism.
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The creator of video game 'Stardew Valley' talks its legacy and future
The farming simulation game Stardew Valley came out eight years ago and became a sensation. Developers updated the game last month — making hundreds of changes and adding new content.
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Are video game companies doing enough for players with disabilities? Expert weighs in
Video game company Electronic Arts made public some of the tools and patents that help gamers with disabilities play its games.
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South Korea expert 'optimistic' democracy will hold amid upheaval
Gi-Wook Shin, director of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about democracy in South Korea following the president's brief declaration of martial law.
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From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album
NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.
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Remembering Vic Flick, guitarist for pop stars and James Bond
The musician best known for recording the surf-rock-inspired guitar in the James Bond theme has died. Vic Flick was 87 years old.
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Laughter was a lifeline in childhood, comedian Youngmi Mayer shares in memoir
In her new memoir, standup comedian Youngmi Mayer navigates the sometimes rocky terrain between trauma and comedy.
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Wyatt Flores talks about his album and being honest about mental health
NPR's Juana Summers talks with musician Wyatt Flores about his new album Welcome to the Plains and his honesty around mental health.