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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seen here talking to reporters on Thursday, has called for bipartisan support for the House vote on the Senate-amended coronavirus relief legislation.
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Politics

House Poised To Pass Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday

Mar 08, 2021
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.

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Air Date: Friday, March 5, 2021

Hsieh's Death Without Will Leaves His Estate, Downtown In Limbo

The Black Cowboy Gets His Due In Art Exhibit

John L. Smith On The New Innovation Zone Details

  • Coming up on Friday's program...

  • Tony Hsieh's sudden death has left downtown Las Vegas in limbo. The former CEO and head of the Downtown Project owned dozens of properties in the area, but now, his family wants to sell. What does that mean for downtown Las Vegas?

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Politics
President Biden will sign a pair of executive orders Monday on gender equity.

Biden Will Establish A Gender Policy Council Within The White House

Mar 08, 2021
In addition to establishing the council, President Biden will sign an executive order aimed at reversing Trump administration policies on campus sexual assault and harassment.
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Politics
President Biden and Vice President Harris invited 10 labor leaders into the Oval Office in mid-February. Biden has pledged to be the most labor-friendly president ever.

Biden Faces 'Balancing Act' Advancing Clean Energy Alongside Labor Allies

Mar 08, 2021
President Biden is reaching out to labor leaders for input on his massive infrastructure proposal, while also trying to persuade them that a green economy will be good for unions.
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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, sat for a long talk with Oprah Winfrey.

Harry And Meghan: Where Things Stand And 10 Takeaways From The Big Oprah Interview

Mar 07, 2021
Meghan, duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry talked to Oprah Winfrey about darkest moments, family conflicts, the persistence of racism and the symbiosis between the royal family and the tabloid press.
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Tiny Desk Playlists
Wu Man performs a Tiny Desk concert at the NPR Music offices.

Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Women Across The Globe

Mar 08, 2021
International Women's Day needs a playlist — in this case, one made up entirely of Tiny Desk concerts.
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Strange News

What Did The New York Woman Find Behind Her Bathroom Mirror?

Mar 08, 2021
The woman noticed a cold breeze in her apartment, but no windows were open. She tracked down the source: She removed the bathroom mirror and found a square hole that led to another apartment.
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Author Interviews

'Until The World Shatters' Explores Jade's Role In Myanmar's Struggles

Mar 08, 2021
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to author Daniel Combs about his book Until the World Shatters, which explores the connection between Myanmar's jade industry and a long-running civil war.
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Law

Trial Begins Monday For Ex-Minn. Officer Accused Of Killing George Floyd

Mar 08, 2021
Minneapolis is on edge with jury section set to begin in the trial of Derek Chauvin. He's the former police officer charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd.
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Education

As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving

Mar 08, 2021
"It's a lot easier to focus," says one sixth grader with ADHD. While some students fell behind while learning virtually during the pandemic, others focus better when they aren't around classmates.
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