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Central American immigrants depart ICE custody, pending future immigration court hearings on June 11, 2018 in McAllen, Texas.

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Law

Trump's Migrant Family Policy Now Moves To The Courts

Jun 21, 2018

At issue: How should cases proceed and what should happen to the more than 2,000 immigrant minors already detained in light of the president's executive order?

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Air Date: Friday, June 22, 2018

Coming up on Friday's program...
Ketamine is an anesthetic that is safe enough for children but it is also a club drug known as Special K - now the drug could have a new life as a treatment for depression and Southern Nevada researchers are helping in that effort.

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News

Watch: 6-Year Old Girl, Alone, Breaks Through Immigration Noise With A Phone Number

Jun 22, 2018

"First, I want to take a bath. A really hot bath," she tells her cousin over the phone.

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NPR Ed

Students wear clear backpacks outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Monday. The bags are one of a number of security measures the school district has enacted as a result of the Feb. 14 shooting at the school that killed 17.

Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

Jun 22, 2018

The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?

Discover Music

All Songs Considered

Atticus Ross (left) and Trent Reznor (right) of Nine Inch Nails, whose new album <em>Bad Witch </em>is on our short list for the best releases of June 22.

New Music Friday For June 22: Six Albums You Should Hear Now

Jun 22, 2018

Highlights from June 22 include the intense industrial rock of Nine Inch Nails, the new joint project of Lecrae & Zaytoven and the wildly ambitious, shape-shifting jazz of Kamasi Washington.

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Classical

Tiny Desk

From The Top: Tiny Desk Concert

Jun 22, 2018

A handful of teenagers, and a 12-year-old violinist, from the radio show From the Top, give sparkling performances, proving there's a bright future for classical music.

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Politics

Ex-New York Rep. Grimm Aims To Resurrect His Political Career

Jun 22, 2018

After serving time in federal prison for tax evasion, former Republican Rep. Michael Grimm of Staten Island wants a comeback. The first step is trying to unseat his successor, Dan Donovan.

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Politics

What Trump Supporters Think Of The President's Week

Jun 22, 2018

How are President Trump's supporters responding to him reversing his position on implementing the family separation policy? David Greene talks with conservative talk show host Chris Buskirk.