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NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
Arts & Culture
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Special guest Melody Puller introduces pianist Marcelle Meyer (1897-1958)
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Guests Lorna Hamilton, Monica Flaherty, and Jeje McPherson join host Henry McNulty in the studio to discuss their upcoming variety show A Veterans Salute in Song and Story.
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Comedies can be hard to review. Either you laugh or you don’t. Nathan Weinbender says you’ll either roar with laughter or sit stone-faced during “Friendship,” starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.
Events
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EventsSPR is a media partner for the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival
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EventsStop by your local Farmers' Market this summer and visit with SPR staff and volunteers at various Farmers' Markets in our region.
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Hear the MusicFest Northwest Live Broadcasts that aired May 14th, 15th and 16th from 10 AM to noon on KPBX 91.1 FM.
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President Trump deployed California's National Guard against the wishes of Gov. Newsom following protests sparked by immigration raids in LA. Officials accuse Trump of purposefully provoking chaos.
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The latest on protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids, President Trump's travel ban goes into effect Monday, some law clerks describe a toxic work culture under some federal judges.
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A team of President Trump's top aides, including the secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce departments, meet their Chinese counterparts for a fresh round of trade talks in London.
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The Los Angeles fires were a clear reminder of how climate change is increasingly affecting where we live. That's why all this week, NPR will be bringing you climate solutions related to housing.
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President Trump says his deportation campaign prioritizes violent criminals. But immigration authorities are detaining migrants who thought they were protected by a program that helps crime victims.
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Last year, Apple made big promises around AI but couldn't deliver. As its developer conference begins, all eyes will be on the steps it plans to try to catch up in an AI race where it's lagging.
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A group raising awareness for hostages held in Gaza held its regular march in Colorado Sunday, exactly a week after an attack against its members. It coincided with the annual Boulder Jewish Festival.
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The Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect on Monday, which puts a full ban on 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others.
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President Trump's use of the National Guard in LA raises legal and ethical questions. NPR speaks with Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU's National Security Project, about them.
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Since taking office, President Trump has aggressively tried to reshape cultural institutions. Last month, he claimed he was firing the director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.