Jason Reynolds: How Can We Connect With Kids Through The Written Word?
Jason Reynolds is an award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. This hour, Jason speaks with Manoush about reaching kids through stories that let them feel understood.
Texas Hones Solutions To Keep Drivers Away From Flash Floods
Over half of flood deaths in the U.S. happen on roads, a risk that’s growing with the warming climate. Texas has dealt with flash flooding for generations, and has lessons to share.
In Texas, Officials Are Reporting A Surge Of Migrants At The Southern Border This Week
Texas officials call it a “historic surge.” Thousands of new arrivals, largely from Haiti, are straining an already overstretched system, and more are on the way.
Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit
The late Jerry Lawson helped invent the first video game console with interchangeable games. His children say he brought the fun and games home and showed them they could create their own path.
All The Hospitals In Idaho Are Rationing Care Because Of COVID-19 Surge
Idaho’s public health leaders are expanding health care rationing across the state. The move follows a decision by a large health care system there to implement crisis standards of care.
House Republican Who Voted To Impeach Trump Won’t Run Again
Anthony Gonzalez, one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach ex-President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol says he will not seek reelection in Ohio next year.
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows The Ballot Question On Changing The Minneapolis Police
The amendment doesn’t say “defund the police.” But it would remove the city charter’s requirement that Minneapolis have a police department with a minimum staffing level.
More Twists In Real Life Crime Drama That Has South Carolina Riveted
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Associated Press reporter Jeffrey Collins about a series of crimes swirling around a powerful South Carolina family.
Infrastructure Bill Aims To Address Lead Pipes: Lessons Learned From Flint
The infrastructure bill moving through Congress includes billions to replace lead pipes. In Flint, Mich., NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with residents on how governments can tackle a water crisis equitably.
Are COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Necessary?
The FDA is set to rule on Pfizer boosters on Friday. Some scientists say they aren’t needed for healthy people and the doses would more helpful for the unvaccinated in countries with limited supplies.
State Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Minneapolis Vote To Reimagine Police Department
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of ballot language to reimagine the Minneapolis police department in the upcoming election. Early voting begins Friday.
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