Jon Stewart ushered in a new era of late night comedy and pushed the boundaries between news and entertainment.
Are We Having Fun Yet? The Serious Business Of Having Fun
If you can’t remember the last time you had fun, you’re not alone. If you want to have more fun, prioritizing it may be the key.
Taiwan’s History of Colonialism Forged Its Distinct Cuisine
Tainan is considered the culinary capital of Taiwan. At one of the oldest wet markets in that Southern city, Shuixian Gong Market, the island’s vibrant cuisine is on the display.
There are displays of shiny orange and silver fish, bright rows of glistening pork ribs and overflowing crates of dragon fruit and guava.
It’s the place for everyday grocery shopping for cooks around here.
But it’s much more it’s a portrait of all the forces – both indigenous and colonial – that have shaped modern Taiwan. In essence, Taiwan’s cuisine is a reflection of its long history of influences.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang tours the market with “Made in Taiwan” cookbook authors Clarissa Wei and Ivy Chen.
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‘It’s the Stuff of Nightmares’ Scenes from Inside a Gaza Hospital
It’s been nearly a hundred days since Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel, which prompted Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza. Israel says it aims to destroy Hamas.
By Palestinian officials’ tally – more than 23,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and about one in every 40 people there have been wounded in just three months.
Israel’s military is now pushing deeper into central Gaza. The World Health Organization says the most important hospital there is al-Aqsa Hospital.
American pediatrician Seema Jilani, spent two weeks working at the al-Aqsa hospital there. She recorded voice memos about what she saw and talks to NPR’s Ari Shapiro about the experience.
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What It Means To Be Taiwanese For One Family
On Saturday, the Taiwanese people vote for a new president.
It’s one of the most important and closely-watched elections around the world this year.
While most of the world – including the United States – does not officially recognize Taiwan as an independent country, they are watching the results.
On New Year’s Eve, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan – reiterating Beijing’s aspiration to one day control Taiwan. Caught in the middle of this are the island’s people.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang and Emily Feng spent some time with one family who don’t agree on what it means to be Taiwanese.
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The Political Evolution of Nikki Haley
In 2015, then-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley led the way for the removal of the Confederate Flag from the state Capitol. The move came after a white gunman had murdered nine Black parishioners at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston.
Fast forward almost eight years. At a town hall in New Hampshire, a voter asked Haley what she believed caused the Civil War. Haley failed to identify slavery in her answer, and she’s been trying to clean up that misstep ever since.
When Haley rose to political prominence a decade ago, she was touted as the future of an inclusive and diverse Republican party. Now, in 2024, she’s trying to win the Republican nomination against Donald Trump, who has used divisive rhetoric and politics to build a political base with unwavering support.
Can Haley win over those voters and the nomination without losing herself?
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Will Changes to Medicare Coverage Improve the Mental Health Gap?
Accessing mental health services can be challenging for people on Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to most people over 65.
At the beginning of this year, the program expanded coverage to licensed professional counselors and licensed marriage and family counselors. But is this expansion enough to address a growing mental health gap in the United States.
NPR’s Juana Summers talks to a licensed professional counselor and professor about what these changes could mean.
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With The Resignation Of CEO LaPierre And A Looming Civil Trial, Will The NRA Survive?
Longtime CEO of the National Rifle Associate has announced his resignation. LaPierre steps down amid accusations of misappropriating funds from the non-profit. Facing a civil trial, what will the NRA look like after LaPierre?
Host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR’s Brian Mann, who’s been following the case.
Why The Epstein Documents Matter
Several hundred pages of documents were released Wednesday in a lawsuit brought against Jeffrey Epstein. They include the names of dozens of powerful men with alleged connections to Epstein. Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, magician David Copperfield, Prince Andrew and more.
Most of those publicly named — many of whom are already known to have links to Epstein — have denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
Epstein died by suicide in prison in 2019.
We make sense of the newly revealed documents and discuss why the Jeffrey Epstein case still matters.
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Violence in Iran and Lebanon Prompts Concern Israel-Hamas War Could Expand
Twin bombings in Iran and a senior Hamas leader killed in Lebanon are just two recent events that are prompting concern that the war between Israel and Hamas could be expanding to other parts of the Middle East.
NPR correspondents Jane Arraf and Peter Kenyon, both with deep experience in the region, talk to All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly about the days events, and what it could mean for the stability of the region going forward.
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