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Feisty. Ambitious. Lucky. Female Writers On The Words That Undermine Women

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Author Interviews

Feisty. Ambitious. Lucky. Female Writers On The Words That Undermine Women

Pretty Bitches, a new essay collection edited by Lizzie Skurnick, explores how words that sound complimentary can actually be loaded with sexism. "These words are code," Skurnick says.

Economy

A Record-Shattering 6.6 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week

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National

Maine Governor Conveys Impact Of Coronavirus On Employment In Her State

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Medical Treatments

Where Vaccines To Prevent COVID-19 Stand

by Joe Palca

Where Vaccines To Prevent COVID-19 Stand

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Your Health

How To Open Mail During The Pandemic

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Joe Metro (Instrumental) Blue Scholars

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Empty Sidecar Clive Tanaka

Medical Treatments

Many Who Need A Coronavirus Test Still Can't Get One, Despite Presidential Claims

by Kirk Siegler

Many Who Need A Coronavirus Test Still Can't Get One, Despite Presidential Claims

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Health Care

A Medical School Graduate Goes Straight To The Front Lines

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In the Moonlight Blithe Field

Your Health

What To Do If You Just Lost Health Insurance With Your Job

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

What To Do If You Just Lost Health Insurance With Your Job

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National

The Colorado County With A Long History Of Shutting Itself Off To A Pandemic

by John Burnett

The Colorado County With A Long History Of Shutting Itself Off To A Pandemic

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Ballad of Barbara Allen Goldmund

Pop Culture

Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'

by Vincent Acovino

Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'

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Just Friends Charlie Parker

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Author Interviews

Feisty. Ambitious. Lucky. Female Writers On The Words That Undermine Women

by Ailsa Chang

Feisty. Ambitious. Lucky. Female Writers On The Words That Undermine Women

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The Scent of Earth After Rain Ebb & Flod

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Tired of Fighting Menahan Street Band

Economy

Coronavirus Updates: Unemployment Numbers, Democratic National Convention Pushed Back

by Scott Horsley , Richard Harris , Tamara Keith

Coronavirus Updates: Unemployment Numbers, Democratic National Convention Pushed Back

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Science

College Labs Become Coronavirus Testing Facilities, Courtesy Of Student Volunteers

by Lauren Sommer

College Labs Become Coronavirus Testing Facilities, Courtesy Of Student Volunteers

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I Believe In Your Victory

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Corfu Beirut

Business

Report: Trump Organization Seeks Financial Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Law

Many Immigration Courts Continue In-Person Operations, Despite Calls To Pause

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Wheels Within Wheels Penguin Cafe

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Ragtime Neko Case

World

In Some Countries, Coronavirus Has Sparked An Authoritarian Power Grab

by Julie McCarthy , Daniel Estrin , Joanna Kakissis

In Some Countries, Coronavirus Has Sparked An Authoritarian Power Grab

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Basements (Instrumental) Frank Waln

National

Experts Say A National Quarantine Is Probably Not Legal

by Brian Naylor

Experts Say A National Quarantine Is Probably Not Legal

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Satellite STRFKR

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Beads on the Wind (Instrumental) The Human Experience

Sports

Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix

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Music Features

Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

by Frannie Kelley

Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

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PTSD G Herbo

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Hair Receding Xenia Rubinos

National Security

Navy Removes Commander Of Aircraft Carrier After He Criticized Coronavirus Response

by Tom Bowman

Navy Removes Commander Of Aircraft Carrier After He Criticized Coronavirus Response

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A Record-Shattering 6.6 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week

Maine Governor Conveys Impact Of Coronavirus On Employment In Her State

Where Vaccines To Prevent COVID-19 Stand

How To Open Mail During The Pandemic

Many Who Need A Coronavirus Test Still Can't Get One, Despite Presidential Claims

A Medical School Graduate Goes Straight To The Front Lines

What To Do If You Just Lost Health Insurance With Your Job

The Colorado County With A Long History Of Shutting Itself Off To A Pandemic

Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'

Feisty. Ambitious. Lucky. Female Writers On The Words That Undermine Women

Coronavirus Updates: Unemployment Numbers, Democratic National Convention Pushed Back

College Labs Become Coronavirus Testing Facilities, Courtesy Of Student Volunteers

Report: Trump Organization Seeks Financial Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

Many Immigration Courts Continue In-Person Operations, Despite Calls To Pause

In Some Countries, Coronavirus Has Sparked An Authoritarian Power Grab

Experts Say A National Quarantine Is Probably Not Legal

Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix

Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

Navy Removes Commander Of Aircraft Carrier After He Criticized Coronavirus Response

What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment

Listener Questions About Adapting K-12 Education During The Epidemic

Listener Questions About COVID-19 Testing

More Listener Questions About COVID-19 Testing

How To Play Sports Safely During The Coronavirus Outbreak

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