Trump Policy Leads To Worker Shortage In Crab Industry
The Maryland seafood industry is facing a labor shortage just in time for crab season. Michel Martin talks with Harry Phillips, the owner of Russell Hall Seafood, about the shortage.
‘The Jazz Ambassadors’: Cold War Diplomacy And Civil Rights In Conflict
A new PBS film documents the African-American musicians who spread good will for the U.S. overseas during the war, despite discrimination faced at home. Michel Martin talks to filmmaker Hugo Berkeley.
New Orleans News Site Finds Actors Were Paid To Support A Power Plant
Dozens of people in bright orange shirts told the New Orleans City Council they supported a new power plant. Now The Lens reports that at least some were paid to show up and told what to say.
Students, Celebrities And The Faithful Protest Outside Of The NRA Convention
The National Rifle Association’s four-day convention in Dallas has drawn supporters and opposition alike.
Iowa Bans Most Abortions As Governor Signs ‘Heartbeat’ Bill
Gov. Kim Reynolds said, “This is bigger than just a law. This is about life.” And Planned Parenthood of the Heartland will file a lawsuit and “fight like hell.”
The Fortnite Craze Might Be Here To Stay
Since its debut last summer, Fortnite has had over 150 million downloads worldwide. When the mobile version was launched in early April, revenues tripled in one day.
On Derby Day, Visiting A College Where You Can Major In Horses
Midway University in Kentucky trains students in equine management, and the campus is surrounded by barns and paddocks.
Surfers Head Inland To Compete On Machine-Made California Waves
At Surf Ranch, built by 11-time World Surf League Champion Kelly Slater, waves are made by a machine, perfectly engineered for surfing.
Mueller Probe Update
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to investigative reporter Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post to discuss this week’s developments in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
The Consequences Of Cleaning Up The Anacostia River
The Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., has long been one of the most polluted in the country. Now the river is getting much cleaner and attracting development that not everyone is welcoming.
Gun Control Activists Protest NRA In Dallas
Gun control advocates are protesting in Dallas, responding to Friday’s addresses by President Trump and Vice President Pence at the NRA convention in town.
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