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Trump Disparages 'Dumb' Deal With Australia On Refugees
After reports of an acrimonious discussion about refugees with Australia's prime minister surface, President Trump says, "I will study this dumb deal!" -
Breitbart Editor's Event Canceled As Protests Turn Violent At UC Berkeley
Protesters smashed windows and started a bonfire during a demonstration against an appearance by the far-right, self-described provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, an editor with Breitbart News. -
White House Warns Iran But Plans No Immediate New Action
National Security Adviser Mike Flynn says Iran is "on notice," but the White House announced no new military action or other responses to what he called its provocations. -
New York’s Biggest Internet Provider Accused of Bilking Customers
Charter Communications lied about its high-speed internet plans, New York's Attorney General alleges in a new lawsuit. -
Are We Losing Our Country?
Indivisible
Charlie Sykes hears from listeners on all sides of the political spectrum about what exactly they feel is disappearing, and whether or not they feel the momentum can be stopped.
Arts and Culture
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An Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl
Freakonomics assembled a panel of smart dudes, including a two-time Super Bowl champ and an NFL linemen who’s getting a math Ph.D at MIT, to tell you what to watch for on Sunday.
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Groundhog Day 2017: Winter Is (Still) Coming, Punxsutawney Phil Says
Phil was in an unusually feisty mood, but once he settled down, he saw his own shadow, officials deemed. Staten Island Chuck didn't agree, predicting an early spring. -
What's Life Like For Immigrant Kids? 2 Teen Novels Paint A Sober Picture
All Things Considered
The Radius of Us is about a young asylum seeker from El Salvador, and Something in Between follows a high schooler who's devastated after learning she and her family are living in the U.S. illegally. - Edit Bucket
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Author Paul Beatty's America Comes into Focus
The Takeaway
Paul Beatty's writing visits themes of race, justice and identity in America. He returns to The Takeaway to put the current political climate into the context of how he views the world.
Tech and Media
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As Media Scrambles To Cover Trump, Are News Outlets Being Played?
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Here & Now’s Robin Young about how media organizations will have to filter impactful stories from the glut of white noise. -
Even Without A Headphone Jack, iPhone 7 Boosts Apple's Sales
Morning Edition
The iPhone is coming through for Apple following a year of slow sales. It looks like the iPhone 7 is a hit — despite some initial anger over its lack of a headphone jack. -
Introducing: The Privacy Paradox
Note to Self
What you need to know to take back your digital identity - and maybe even your soul.
Music For Your Day
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"The Past Still Present Tense" for American Football
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Some things never change, and that's a good thing for the band American Football - even some 16-17 years later. Hear some of their songs of love gone wrong live in the studio. -
A Visit With the Bluesy Country of Tift Merritt
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Raleigh, NC-based singer-songwriter Tift Merritt - whose alt-country veers close to the blues - performs songs from her 2017 record, Stitch of the World. (Audio available soon.) -
Weekly Music Roundup: L.A. Salami & "Hallelujah Money"
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Week of Jan. 23: This week, musical responses to the Inauguration; a first look at the Brooklyn Folk Festival 2017; and a video premiere! -
A Masterclass in Soul With Lee Fields & The Expressions
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Singer Lee Fields has been keeping classic soul alive since 1969. Lee Fields & The Expressions play songs from their new record, "Special Night" in the studio. -
Listen: He Sang/She Sang Podcast on Saariaho's 'L'Amour de Loin'
He Sang/She Sang
Get ready for the Met Opera's new production of Kaija Saariaho's "L'Amour de Loin." The composer joins us in the studio to discuss the opera.