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The debate about masculinity needs less drama, more pragmatism
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (184+ words) What does it mean to be a man today? Author Richard Reeves says if we want to create a better path for men, we have to start to acknowledging the unique issues they face. Richard Reeves is a policy researcher,…...
'American Rambler' traces the path, and truth-squads the tale, of Johnny Appleseed
23+ hour ago (648+ words) NPR 'American Rambler' traces the path, and truth-squads the tale, of Johnny Appleseed Isaac Fitzgerald is in a sorry state. He's been drinking a lot and praying a lot. He's about to turn 40, he's not married, he's had a bad…...
A new report shows how close American households are to the financial edge
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (544+ words) Affordability has been a politically potent word, but an ill-defined measure of financial pain, often used as a reference to inflated prices. But new research from the Brookings Institution released Wednesday describes affordability by comparing the rising costs of essentials…...
History's playbook for taming the beast of inflation: Throughline: NPR
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (173+ words) Gas. Meat. Flights. Houses. The cost of living is up. Inflation is rearing its head again. And as it rises higher, inflation risks devastating economies and draining savings accounts. So what can be done about it? This week, we explore…...
Joey Arias has plenty of art left to give: 'I want to live to be at least 200 years old"
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1490+ words) Joey Arias hitting the high notes at Barrel House Cafe and Bar in Washington, D. C. Ryan Benk/NPR hide caption At 76, cabaret artist Joey Arias' resume reads like the movie Big Fish. The tales are almost too tall to believe, but…...
Congressional Black Caucus opposes bipartisan bill for college athletes' compensation
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (304+ words) The House was set to vote on a bill to regulate college sports but members of the Congressional Black Caucus announced their opposition as part of a protest around political power for black voters. The issues came to a head…...
When does a conservative lawmaker become moderate? After they disagree with Trump
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (642+ words) What do you call a Republican lawmaker who's too conservative for folks on the left and not conservative enough for some on the right? Some people might say "a moderate." But these days, it's just as likely to be "retired....
Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1517+ words) Revelers release New Year's resolutions attached to balloons at Tokyo's Zojoji Temple at the strike of midnight on Jan. 1, 1996. Atsushi Tsukada/AP hide caption Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life…...
Political commentator Bakari Sellers discusses how Democrats can regain voter trust
1+ year, 1+ week ago (450+ words) NPR speaks with political commentator and former Democratic state lawmaker Bakari Sellers about how Democrats can regain trust after a book alleged aides hid former President Biden's declining health. Bakari Sellers has been watching all of this. He's a political…...
How often do you think about the American Empire? : It's Been a Minute
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (217+ words) Is the American empire in decline? The Trump administration's recent military actions have had certain observers asking. .. are we going full empire? But Daniel Immerwahr, a historian and the author of How to Hide an Empire, argues that the U. S. has…...