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Why Russia’s rocket attack on Kyiv is seen as an insult to the U.N.

Array — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:16:00 +0000

"It is a war zone, but it is shocking that it happened close to us," Saviano Abreu, a spokesman for the U.N.'s humanitarian office, was quoted as saying. The attack killed one person: a journalist.

New book examines the link between German business families and Nazi fortunes

Array — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:47:00 +0000

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with writer David de Jong about his new book that explores the relationship between Nazism and some of Germany's wealthiest families.

A writer lost his singing voice, then discovered the gymnastics of speech

Dave Davies — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:46:00 +0000

John Colapinto developed a vocal polyp when he began "wailing" with a rock group without proper warmup. He talks about the frailty and feats of the human voice. Originally broadcast Jan. 26, 2021.

‘Petite Maman’ is the best — and most surreal — family movie you’ll see in a while

Justin Chang — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:46:00 +0000

Identical twin sisters play a pair of mysterious playmates in Petite Maman, an enchanting film that achieves an emotional depth that eludes many movies twice its length.

NATO could be enlarging. What does that mean for Russia?

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:26:44 +0000

Finland and Sweden are strongly considering bids to join NATO as early as mid-May.

The Politics Hour: April 29, 2022

Martin Austermuhle (Guest Host) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:06:29 +0000

Ahead of D.C.'s primary in June, we talk with the two Democratic candidates for D.C. Council chair: Incumbent Chairman Phil Mendelson and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Erin Palmer.

Russia, Ukraine And A New Nuclear Reality

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The New Yorker's Robin Wright on Russia's threatened use of nuclear weapons and what it says about the state of global security.

This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India

Sushmita Pathak — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:30:00 +0000

The Ramadan fast is usually followed by a feast. In Hyderabad, India, that feast is dominated by haleem, a meat and lentil stew pounded into paste and flavored with rose petals, cinnamon and cardamom.

How the tobacco industry targeted Black Americans with menthol smokes

Andrew Limbong — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:14:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes, which the tobacco industry has aggressively marketed toward African Americans since 1964.

Oyster reefs in Texas are disappearing. Fishermen there fear their jobs will too

Katie Watkins — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:29:00 +0000

Texas closed most public oyster reefs for harvesting, dealing a blow to the fishing industry. "It's taken a big toll on me," says Johny Jurisich, whose family has worked in the business for decades.