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Fifth Street

July 8, 2021

Jul 08, 2021
Liquid Assets: What's the future of cocktail culture? | Kristen Radtke’s new graphic novel explores American loneliness | See Hear Do: Live music roars back as summer culture continues
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Fifth Street

June 17, 2021

Jun 17, 2021
What Makes American Food American, Anyway? | I Did Nothing Remotely Productive During the Pandemic and I’m Fine With It | Media Sommelier: When MyPillow Meets Trumpworld
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American Resilience 2020: A Humankind Special

Jun 30, 2020

From deep recession to global warming, terrorism to pandemic illness, a remarkable confluence of challenges calls America to summon its inner strengths.

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Analysis
"Help Wanted/No Irish Need Apply" sign photographed in 1998 at O'Riley Hibernian Pub in Lawrence, Mass.

With Latest Nativist Rhetoric, Trump Takes America Back To Where It Came From

Jul 16, 2019
By repeating that these immigrants are "not you" the president defined them as "the other" in stark terms. The battle lines could not be clearer, and the battle is nearly as old as America itself.
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Goats and Soda
Kawthar, 16, says she was beaten and raped on her wedding night after being married to a 32-year-old Syrian man from a nearby refugee camp. "I wish to become a dragon and burn the scarves and everything in that tent," she said.

Stunning Photos Depict Migrants 'As They'd Rather Be Seen'

Oct 07, 2018
The photos avoid war, destruction and poverty — and instead focus on the beauty and resilience of people who leave home in search of a better life.
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The Two-Way
As a New Jersey state trooper stands guard nearby, Gov. Phil Murphy unveils his 2019 budget. In April, Murphy signed an order making gun violence data more accessible. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New Jersey Governor Signs 'Name And Shame' Order On Gun Data

Apr 08, 2018
New Jersey governor signs executive order on gun data, making information on gun violence more transparent.
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The Salt
While visiting the grand canal of Venice in 1898, Fairchild photographed the fresh fruits and vegetables that were the earlier conquests of European plant explorers who brought them back from the New World. Items like tomatoes, onions, and squashes, like

Like Lemons? Quinoa? Thank This Food Explorer For Bringing Them To Your Plate

Feb 20, 2018
In the early 20th century, botanist David Fairchild traveled the world and brought plants back to the U.S. that we now see as thoroughly American. NPR talks with the author of a book on Fairchild.
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Code Switch

'Rapists,' 'Huts': Trump's Racist Dog Whistles Aren't New

Jan 13, 2018
On Thursday, President Trump described Haiti and most of Africa with a vulgar term. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.
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Code Switch
Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

Nov 02, 2017
"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.
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Code Switch
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart said that he wouldn't tell jokes about Donald Trump.

This Week In Race: Cosby Trial Begins; No Trump Jokes For Kevin Hart

Jun 10, 2017
Bill Maher crosses a line, Kevin Hart takes a pass on Trump, and a Cosby Kid stands up for Dr. Huxtable. Let's get to it.
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The Salt
A typical grocery store now sells about 40,000 products, compared with about 7,000 a couple of decades ago, Ruhlman says.

Grocery Stores: 'The Best Of America And The Worst Of America'

May 15, 2017
In his new book, Michael Ruhlman explores how and why Americans have changed from corner-store customers to insatiable consumers of every edible product at our fingertips.
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What do mixed-race Americans mean for the future of racism?

Why Mixed-Race Americans Will Not Save The Country

Mar 08, 2017
Realizing that a mixed-race society can also uphold racism is crucial to a nuanced understanding of the challenge of recognizing and overcoming racism and bias.
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The Two-Way

If America's No.1, Who's No. 2? European Nations Compete For The, Uh, Honor

Feb 06, 2017
"We totally understand it's going to be America First," a Dutch show said two weeks ago. "But can we just say The Netherlands Second?" Now they've got competition, as other countries join the fray.
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Code Switch
Trump arrives for his Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol. Many of his supporters say they'll look to him to improve race relations in the country.

As Trump Is Sworn In, Supporters Debate His Role In Healing Racial Wounds

Jan 20, 2017
Fans of the new president say he could do some good in improving race relations in America. But they say the solution can't be left to him alone.
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The Two-Way
Maurizio Cattelan's waxwork depicting Pope John Paul II after being struck by a meteorite was on display in Sept. 2000 at the Royal Academy in London.

Behold The Throne: There's A Golden Toilet At The Guggenheim

Sep 15, 2016
Museum-goers, prepare for "unprecedented intimacy with a work of art." Starting Friday, visitors will be able to use Maurizio Cattelan's America, a gold-cast, working toilet at the New York museum.
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Code Switch
Verdun P. Woods Sr.

My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits

Aug 31, 2016
As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?
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Politics
Donald Trump delivers a speech as he officially opens his Trump Turnberry hotel and golf resort in Scotland on Friday. Donald Trump hailed Britain's vote to leave the EU as "fantastic" shortly after arriving in Scotland.

With Trump In Scotland, Clinton Steps Up Barrage Against His 'Brexit' Response

Jun 25, 2016
After the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, Trump spoke on the move at his remodeled Scottish golf course. Clinton used those remarks as fodder for a message her campaign has been pushing hard.
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The Two-Way
The windows twice feature the Confederate battle flag.

National Cathedral Will Remove Confederate Flags From Stained Glass Windows

Jun 09, 2016
The windows, which honor Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, will remain during a period of "public dialogue" on race and slavery. But the battle flags will be replaced with plain glass.
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The Two-Way
Michael Horn, pictured here in October 2015, stepped down as Volkswagen of America CEO, the company announced Wednesday.

Top U.S. Volkswagen Executive Steps Down

Mar 09, 2016
Michael Horn's departure, effective immediately, was by "mutual agreement," a statement from the company says.
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Goats and Soda
Brazilian soldiers go house-to-house as they attempt to eradicate the larvae of the mosquito that causes the Zika virus.

#ZikaQA: Your Questions On The Zika Virus, Answered

Jan 27, 2016
NPR correspondents answer your Zika virus queries: Who's at risk? What are the implications for pregnant women? Will there be a vaccine?
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Code Switch
"Black Lives Matter: Race, Resistance and Popular Protest" is among the most popular courses at NYU's Gallatin School.

Ferguson In The Classroom: How One College Took Up Race And Policing This Semester

Nov 09, 2015
College students around the country are lining up to take classes like a new one at NYU called "Black Lives Matter: Race, Resistance, and Popular Protest."
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