Why Having Kamala Harris On The Ticket Is Meaningful To So Many
NPR’s Leila Fadel discusses Sen. Kamala Harris’s historic vice presidential bid with activist Chanda Parbhoo, Howard University President Wayne Frederick and professor Andra Gillespie.
How Kamala Harris’ Father’s Jamaican Hometown Is Celebrating
Sen. Kamala Harris’ father immigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1961. Now, Jamaicans from his hometown are celebrating that she has been chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate.
The Politicization Of The Postal Service
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, chairman of the House Government Operations subcommittee, about President Trump’s opposition to postal service funding.
The Fight Over Masks In Florida Counties
In Florida, a squabble over wearing masks has created rifts in Marion County. The mayor of Ocala tried to ban them in the same county where the local sheriff ordered his staff not to wear them.
Despite COVID-19 Spread, LA County Health Director Is Cautiously Optimistic
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County’s public health director, about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the stress that public health officials are under.
Panda Watch: Mei Xiang, National Zoo Panda, Could Soon Give Birth
Veterinarians have found what appear to be fetal tissue during an ultrasound. The zoo says she could give birth in the next couple of days.
Trump To Withdraw Polarizing Nominee To Lead Bureau Of Land Management
The Trump administration is planning to withdraw William Perry Pendley as its nominee to lead the agency. Pendely has faced criticism for past statements in support of selling off public land.
Falling In Love During The Era Of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
At StoryCorps, Mike Rudulph and Neil Rafferty remember falling in love, joining the Marine Corps and being deployed overseas.
Opinion: COVID-19 Cannot Stop The Hum Of A Church Choir
NPR’s Scott Simon muses about a choir that had to stop singing because of the pandemic…so now they hum.
A World Champion Slam Poet Pivots To Medicine
Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she’s switching things up and pursuing a career in science.
Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?
People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here’s what researchers do — and don’t yet — know.
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