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Follow the money: An intelligence agent’s methods for busting wildlife traffickers

Array — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Pangolins are shy, nocturnal creatures covered in scales. They're also the most trafficked animal in the world. Intelligence expert Sarah Stoner explains how her team disrupts wildlife trafficking.

Transforming naughty pups into highly skilled detection dogs

Array — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

All dogs can be good dogs, but not all make good pets. Dog trainer and conservationist Megan Parker works with dogs that might end up in shelters and trains them in the art of high-skilled detection.

Breaking, entering and eating — what happens when bears break the law?

Array — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

As development expands into forested areas, local wildlife pushes back. Author Mary Roach shares what happens when human lives intersect with one devious wild neighbor: bears.

A murder case — solved by vultures

Array — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

In 2013, detective Bradley Marr of Louisiana was investigating a murder. Forensic scientist Lauren Pharr Parks and detective Marr share how vultures helped crack the case.

The Midterms Are (Almost) Over. What Happens Next?

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Political analyst Norman Ornstein on control of Congress, the red wave that wasn't, and other lessons from the midterm elections.

Russia is retreating, so why is the U.S. nudging Ukraine to compromise?

Array — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:52:00 +0000

Russia says it's withdrawing from the southern city of Kherson, but Ukraine says it's not seeing a pullout. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is asking Ukraine to show a willingness to negotiate.

Latino voters helped Democrats stave off red wave, says strategist

Array — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:42:00 +0000

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha about how Latinos voted in the midterms.

Get Out There: Checking in with Choral Arts D.C.’s director Jace Saplan

Elliot C. Williams, Tamika Smith — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:27:47 +0000

The Choral Arts Society of Washington D.C.'s first show of the season is an ode to D.C.-based composers.

The News Roundup – International

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:51:10 +0000

Russia leaves Kherson. Russia imprisons Griner.

The News Roundup – Domestic

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:50:49 +0000

The “red wave” fizzles out. Twitter struggles to verify.