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In Depressed Rural Kentucky, Worries Mount Over Medicaid Cutbacks

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In Depressed Rural Kentucky, Worries Mount Over Medicaid Cutbacks

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People in poverty-stricken Clay County, Kentucky, worry about what will happen to their health care if Gov. Matt Bevin's and President-elect Trump's ambitions to overhaul Medicaid proceed.

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'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'

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'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'

Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the cast should apologize for their actions.
Who Should Do The Hard Work Of Being The Race Ambassador?

A suggestion on the podcast that people of color should win over the hearts and minds of white folks prompted pushback from listeners and a question: who, if anyone, might even be willing to do this? Bjorn Rune Lie/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption

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Who Should Do The Hard Work Of Being The Race Ambassador?

Someone suggested on last week's podcast that people of color should work to win over the hearts and minds of white people. Who, if anyone, might even be willing to do this?

Who Should Do The Hard Work Of Being The Race Ambassador?

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New York Attorney General Says Trump Agrees To Trump University Settlement

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New York Attorney General Says Trump Agrees To Trump University Settlement

Eric Schneiderman called the settlement "a stunning reversal by Donald Trump and a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university."
Turkey's Leader And Supporters Give Trump Benefit Of The Doubt — For Now

Turkey's Trump Towers rise above the Sisli district in Istanbul, the city's European side. In this case it's Trump in name only – the Turkish owners paid for the right to use the name Trump Towers. Offices are situated above a shopping mall. Emrah Gurel/AP hide caption

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Turkey's Leader And Supporters Give Trump Benefit Of The Doubt — For Now

Last year, Turkey's president condemned Trump and suggested his name be removed from two skyscrapers in Istanbul. But now the government and its supporters say they're glad he won.

Turkey's Leader And Supporters Give Trump Benefit Of The Doubt — For Now

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Jared Kushner And The Anti-Nepotism Statute That Might Keep Him From The White House

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Jared Kushner And The Anti-Nepotism Statute That Might Keep Him From The White House

Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, might not be able to fill a position in the White House because of a federal anti-nepotism statute.

Jared Kushner And The Anti-Nepotism Statute That Might Keep Him From The White House

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Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse
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Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse

Bombarding young mice with video and audio stimulation changes the way the brain develops. But some scientists think those sorts of brain changes could protect kids from stressing out in a busy world.

Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse

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A Tribe Called Quest On Losing Phife Dawg And The Work Ahead

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'Musicians Don't Retire': A Tribe Called Quest On The Work Ahead

The death this year of a founding member means that the group's long-delayed new album may really be its last. But as Q-Tip and Jarobi White put it, "Musicians don't retire."

'Musicians Don't Retire': A Tribe Called Quest On The Work Ahead

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Tribes Revive Indigenous Crops, And The Food Traditions That Go With Them

Some of the indigenous corn varieties growing in Taylor Keen's backyard. Cherokee White is a kind of sweet corn with white, purple, and yellower kernels that is ground for flour. Green Oaxacan is processed to make hominy and corn meal. Grant Gerlock/Harvest Public Media hide caption

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Tribes Revive Indigenous Crops, And The Food Traditions That Go With Them

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Members of some Native American tribes are hoping to revive their food and farming traditions by planting the kinds of indigenous crops their ancestors once grew.
Zika No Longer Global 'Health Emergency,' WHO Declares

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Zika No Longer Global 'Health Emergency,' WHO Declares

But it's too early to say whether the epidemic isn't as bad as the agency first predicted back in February.

Zika No Longer Global 'Health Emergency,' WHO Declares

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The Fight For Mosul, Underway For A Month, Is Only Just Beginning

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The Fight For Mosul, Underway For A Month, Is Only Just Beginning

Iraqi security forces, paramilitaries and international allies still face stiff resistance from ISIS in the city's outskirts. Inside the city, soldiers say civilians are being used as human shields.

The Fight For Mosul, Underway For A Month, Is Only Just Beginning

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From Hate Speech To Fake News: The Content Crisis Facing Mark Zuckerberg

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From Hate Speech To Fake News: The Content Crisis Facing Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook chief has an army of subcontractors making editorial judgments about millions of pieces of content — like a media company. But the rules they operate by are complex and contradictory.

From Hate Speech To Fake News: The Content Crisis Facing Mark Zuckerberg

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Deaths Linked To Fentanyl Rise As Curbing Illicit Supply Proves Tough

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Deaths Linked To Fentanyl Rise As Curbing Illicit Supply Proves Tough

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Law enforcement is scrambling to get ahead of the opioid, which is far more chemically potent than heroin. Most illegal fentanyl is made in China. As soon as one version is outlawed, another pops up.

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New Satellite Provides Weather Forecasts For The Final Frontier

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New Satellite Provides Weather Forecasts For The Final Frontier

The GOES-R satellite is scheduled to enter orbit Saturday. It'll sit 22,000 miles above the Americas, monitoring weather on the planet — and in space.

New Satellite Provides Weather Forecasts For The Final Frontier

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Mama Stamberg's Relish Faces Its Toughest Critics: NPR Staffers

It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's cranberry relish recipe onto the air. To be honest, we've given her a hard time about it, and this year, she's seeking redemption. Ariel Zambelich/NPR hide caption

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Mama Stamberg's Relish Faces Its Toughest Critics: NPR Staffers

It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's cranberry relish recipe onto the air. To be honest, we've given her a hard time about it, and this year, she's seeking redemption.

Mama Stamberg's Relish Faces Its Toughest Critics: NPR Staffers

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Nina Diaz Is On The Other Side

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Nina Diaz Is On The Other Side

The frontwoman for the punk band Girl in a Coma spent years battling addiction. Now, she's gotten sober and gone solo for her new album, The Beat Is Dead.

Nina Diaz Is On The Other Side

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