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Goats and Soda

How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine

Nov 11, 2021
Elon Musk reportedly made $36 billion in a single day. What if he gave a sixth of that to the World Food Programme? We ask researchers how much of a change $6 billion could bring.
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Shots - Health News
One neuroscientist finds that simply savoring a cup of tea as a daily morning ritual has helped her quell anxious thoughts in pandemic times. "It felt like I finally had a great excuse to just be present and enjoy the breeze and warmth of the bowl of tea

6 Tips For Coping With COVID Anxiety This Fall And Winter

Sep 04, 2021
It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.
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Planet Money
<em>Nudge: The Final Edition</em>

The Behavioral Economics Manifesto Gets Revised

Jul 27, 2021
We speak with the Nobel Prize-winning founder of behavioral economics about the new — and last — version of his classic book, Nudge.
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Goats and Soda
Nardo Samson posing with granddaughter Kiara Bautista, May 2017.

Looking For A Bed For Daddy Lolo: Inside The Philippines' COVID Crisis

May 07, 2021
In Manila, a family unites to secure care and treatment for Daddy Lolo, their beloved grandfather. Along the way, they witness just how ill-equipped the country is to manage COVID.
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Goats and Soda
Eric Dossekpli, 49, is a farmer and father of six in the town of Anfoin Avele,Togo. He says he can no longer sell his crops as a result of the pandemic.

The Pandemic Pushed This Farmer Into Deep Poverty. Then Something Amazing Happened

Feb 15, 2021
Togo wanted to distribute millions of dollars to its citizens in dire straits. There was just one daunting problem: How could it identify the neediest of the needy?
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Goats and Soda
The question of what to call the "developing world" is a developing debate.

Memo To People Of Earth: 'Third World' Is An Offensive Term!

Jan 08, 2021
TV correspondents and pundits spoke it, Twitter users typed it. They said the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was what happens in "Third World" countries. There's a problem with that.
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Europe
Passers-by and horse-drawn traffic circa 1895 on Jamaica Street in Glasgow, Scotland.

What's That Smell? Researchers Hope To Recreate Historic Scents From Europe's Past

Nov 22, 2020
Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, researchers hope to document — and later recreate — historical scents and smell-scapes from as far back as the 16th century.
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Goats and Soda
From left to right: Naomi Ochoa, Crystal Watts and Danielle Demetria East

'Slow Down,' 'Don't Quit': Advice From 7 Women Who Overcame Their Pandemic Struggles

Nov 22, 2020
Nominated by NPR readers, we highlight the story of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.
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Goats and Soda
Slam poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud performs at the Sziget Festival in Hungary in 2019.

A World Champion Slam Poet Pivots To Medicine

Aug 15, 2020
Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she's switching things up and pursuing a career in science.
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National

Some Push To Change State Laws That Require HIV Disclosure To Sexual Partners

Jan 22, 2020
In more than 30 states, it is illegal for someone with HIV to have sex without first disclosing their status. Some are now trying to change that, arguing that those laws endanger public health.
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Goats and Soda

Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Zine)

Jan 02, 2020
There's cause for pessimism and optimism in the year ahead as our expert sources share their predictions. Plus: Print and fold your own global trends zine.
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Environment
Commercial air travel currently accounts for just about 2.5% of global carbon emissions, but those emissions are rising fast.

Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake

Nov 27, 2019
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up the largest share. But some are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.
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NPR Extra

Anne Li Joins The NPR One Team

Nov 05, 2018
Anne Li will join the NPR One Editorial/Personalization and Curation team on Nov. 26.
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The Two-Way
People gather around the scene of a suicide bomb attack that targeted a voter registration center in Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday.

Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens At Voting Center In Afghanistan

Apr 22, 2018
More than 50 people attempting to register to vote have been killed in a suicide blast in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. The Islamic State claims responsibility.
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The Salt
Ocellated turkeys stand out for their bright blue heads and iridescent feathers. They're still around the Yucatan today.

Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans

Jan 31, 2018
New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god.
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Goats and Soda

Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet

Jan 26, 2018
Millions are watching Barbar, a music video from Somali-born comedian Oomaar. Fans are making their own versions. What's it all about?
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Code Switch
"Racial impostor syndrome" is definitely a thing for many people. We hear from biracial and multi-ethnic listeners who connect with feeling "fake" or inauthentic in some part of their racial or ethnic heritage.

'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories

Jan 17, 2018
We got more than 100 letters from our listeners about how y'all feel like fakes. Here are some of our favorites.
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Code Switch

The Gray Area Between 'Yellow' And 'Brown' Skin

Nov 16, 2017
This week on "Ask Code Switch," we're looking at the nuances of who gets to call themselves "brown."
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Code Switch

Black, Jewish And Avoiding The Synagogue On The High Holy Days

Sep 20, 2017
It's one thing when outsiders don't recognize my faith. It's a different kind of sadness when I'm made to feel like a stranger in the synagogue.
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Code Switch
Code Switch is tackling your trickiest questions about race.

Ask Code Switch: 'Since You're Black, You Must Be ... '

Aug 26, 2017
This week, we answer a question from a multiracial reader who looks black but feels Filipino. Let's get into it.
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Code Switch
White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the "alt-right" face off against counterprotesters during the "Unite the Right" rally on Saturday in Charlottesville.

The Trickle-Up Theory Of White Nationalist Thought

Aug 17, 2017
Dressed up as academic reasoning, racist tropes pushed by white identity advocates become more palatable, allowing those ideas to move from the fringes of debate to the political mainstream.
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Code Switch

When 'Where Are You From?' Takes You Someplace Unexpected

Aug 10, 2017
The "DNA Discussion Project" brings students, staff and faculty at West Chester University together to learn about their genetic heritage. For some people, the revelations are hard to digest.
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Goats and Soda
When does food aid work?

What's The Difference Between Famine And Hunger? A Food FAQ

Jun 13, 2017
We asked our readers what they wanted to know about world hunger? So many thoughtful questions came in that we did a roundup of queries about hunger and famine.
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Code Switch
"Racial impostor syndrome" is definitely a thing for many people. We hear from biracial and multi-ethnic listeners who connect with feeling "fake" or inauthentic in some part of their racial or ethnic heritage.

'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories

Jun 08, 2017
We got more than 100 letters from our listeners about how y'all feel like fakes. Here are some of our favorites.
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Code Switch
Elena Rose Light, "White Girl Burning Piece," performed as part of EMERGENYC, New York City, 2017.

In NYC, Activism Begins With Lessons In Theater

May 31, 2017
Wielding techniques from the global Theatre of the Oppressed movement used to train activists, one group challenges people to think beyond labels.

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