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Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you're on the beach in an outfit that Diane Keaton would wear, looking through a book of Ina Garten recipes with a cashmere sweater tied across your shoulders.
If any of this appeals to you, you might be what's known on TikTok as a "coastal grandmother."
It's a term coined by 26-year-old TikTok creator Lex Nicoleta to describe a beachy, romantic aesthetic.
We discuss the coastal grandmother vibe and what it can tell us about how trends circulate online. We also get into how trends like these encourage consumerism.
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Republican politicians are embracing the term "Christian nationalist." Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the GOP to promote the ideology multiple times in recent weeks.
The Washington Post reports the Justice Department is investigating former President Donald Trump as part of its criminal probe into the Jan. 6 insurrection. Attorney General Merrick Garland told NBC this probe is "the most wide-ranging investigation in [department] history."
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID this week. He used his recovery as an opportunity to promote vaccines, citing the mildness of his illness compared to that of his predecessor, Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, the matter of where the COVID-19 pandemic began has been settled: the virus' origin has been pinpointed to a wet market in Wuhan, China.
Pope Francis apologized to indigenous communities in Canada over the church's past abuses of Native people. However, the Pope's decision to don a headdress on the trip has raised eyebrows in the communities to whom he and the Church are trying to apologize.
We cover the most important stories from the week during the News Roundup.
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A handful of high-profile election deniers are taking their conspiracy theories on the road. It has election officials from both parties worried.
Since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, NPR documented hundreds of events around the country where speakers pedaled false information about the 2020 Election before an in-person audience.
Now, election workers say they're seeing an uptick in disinformation around election security. Poll workers are also facing increased threats ahead of the midterms.
We look at what happens when disinformation leaves the Twittersphere and the effect this has on the health of our democracy.
This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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More than 2 million high school and middle students reported using e-cigarettes in 2021. A quarter of them say they vape daily. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to do something about it.
Last month, the agency ordered one of the largest vaping companies in the country, Juul, to pull its products from the market so it could conduct a sweeping review. But a day later, an appeals court blocked the FDA's plan. The temporary stay suspends the ban on marketing Juul products, but it doesn't rescind it.
We discuss the role of federal agencies in regulating e-cigarettes and vaping products and what restrictions—if any—should be placed on them.
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A new bill is making its way through Congress that would protect the right to same-sex marriage on the federal level. The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House with the support of 47 Republicans.
The push in Congress comes after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health decision suggesting that the court should reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges. The right to same-sex marriage has been protected under the Obergefell decision since 2015.
We discuss what's in the bill and whether it has a chance to pass a gridlocked Senate.
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Recent congressional action on climate change stalled after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin pulled his support from a bill that would have created $300 billion in new subsidies for alternative energy and electric cars. Manchin pointed to country-wide inflation and the bill's high price tag to justify his decision.
Unable to push his climate policy through Congress, President Joe Biden instead took executive action, though he fell short of declaring a full-on "climate emergency."
The politicking comes as America and the world suffer through the deadly effects of climate change, including sweltering heat waves and devastating droughts.
We look at the politics at play as the federal government fights over environmental policy, then zoom out for a global picture.
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It took 30 years for "Dark Winds" to be adapted for television. The Tony Hillerman series revolves around the Navajo Nation and two tribal policemen trying to solve the murder of a Navajo woman.
The show has already made history for its predominant Native cast and crew, already cinching up a second season. All episodes of the first season are available for streaming on AMC+.
But this series isn't alone this summer in presenting Native Americans in a more authentic way. "Rutherford Falls" and "Reservation Dogs" are both returning for second seasons.
Last year, UCLA's Hollywood Diversity Report found that indigenous people made up less than one percent of acting roles. They were virtually nonexistent in creative roles behind the camera.
We talk about the evolution of the representation of Native people in movies and TV. We also discuss what the future of Native stories on screen looks like.
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President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms on Thursday.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. It comes after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote an opinion suggesting the high court should reconsider its rulings on same-sex marriage and contraception.
Heat waves driven by climate change are ravaging the U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to keep Americans cool as temperatures climb. Record-breaking heat is also ravaging Europe, killing 1,900 in Spain and Portugal so far.
Meanwhile, Russia is signaling its intentions to annex southern parts of Ukraine following military victories in the country.
China is warning that it would be forced to take "strong and resolute measures" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during a trip planned for this August.
We cover the most important stories from around the globe on the international portion of the News Roundup.
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So-called "trigger" laws in 13 states were on the books when Roe v. Wade was overturned. But abortion is still legal in some of these places due to legal battles playing out in state courts.
But weekly changes in legality are wearing down both patients seeking this care and those who provide it.
Some district attorneys in urban areas in these states say they won't prosecute abortion crimes in their jurisdiction, though that reassurance has not been enough to keep clinics open.
We talk about legal liabilities, abortion providers, OBGYNs, and patients in these two states.
This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you're on the beach in an outfit that Diane Keaton would wear, looking through a book of Ina Garten recipes with a cashmere sweater tied across your shoulders.
If any of this appeals to you, you might be what's known on TikTok as a "coastal grandmother."
It's a term coined by 26-year-old TikTok creator Lex Nicoleta to describe a beachy, romantic aesthetic.
We discuss the coastal grandmother vibe and what it can tell us about how trends circulate online. We also get into how trends like these encourage consumerism.
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In late June, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that expands the states' authority over Native land. The conservative court ruled 5-4 in favor of Oklahoma in the case, allowing states to charge non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians on tribal land.
According to Justice Neil Gorsuch, who wrote the dissent, the ruling in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta is "an embarrassing new entry into the anti-canon of Indian law ... Truly, a more ahistorical and mistaken statement of Indian law would be hard to fathom."
We discuss how the ruling changes how crimes will be prosecuted and by whom. We also talk about the larger implications for the meaning of Indigenous sovereignty.
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President Joe Biden is back in Washington this week after his first trip to the Middle East while in office.
He now faces backlash after visiting Saudi Arabia and sitting down with Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During a presidential debate in 2019, Biden said he would crack down on Saudi leaders for their human rights abuses. That was candidate Biden in 2019. But in 2022, President Biden made the trip to what he calls a more secure and integrated Middle East.
We discuss what's changed and more details of the trip.
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Meet the Castelli's. They are a family from the Dominican Republic who move to Miami in pursuit of the "American Dream." Only on their arrival, America is not what they imagined.
The LA Times is calling the series is the 'sitcom of the summer.' Set in 1985, it tackles themes tied to opportunity, resilience as well as growing up a "gordita" or "little chubby."
We chat with show creator Claudia Forestieri and showrunner Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz. Both champion the importance of a lead character like Cucu and her immigrant family.
It is a story, they say, based loosely on their own lives.
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Once again, a phone call lands Donald Trump in hot water. Inflation hits a new high.
Also this week, leaked CCTV footage add to Uvalde's pain. Leaked audio from before the last election, puts attention back on Steve Bannon, and a federal judge said Bannon's criminal contempt trial can start as scheduled next week.
Meanwhile, President Biden is in the Middle East. It's his first trip as president to the region. Friday is perhaps the trickiest part of his visit, when he meets Saudi Arabia's controversial Crown Prince.
And a deal to move grain stockpiled in Ukrainian ports moves forward. The UN's Secretary General says it offers a 'ray of hope' in a bleak time of crisis.
We cover all this and more during the News Roundup.
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Last month, a synagogue in south Florida sued the state over its abortion ban, citing a violation of Jewish people's religious freedom.
Experts say this is just the beginning of what could be a wave of lawsuits from religious groups.
Professor Asifa Quraishi-Landes writes in The San Francisco Chronicle that the Florida ban and the reversal of Roe v. Wade "is also an infringement on [Muslims'] religious freedom."
We discuss whether or not religious freedom protects a right to an abortion with a rabbi and an imamWe talk with a rabbi and an imam in states with restrictive abortion bans.
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Next month, Kansas will be the first state to vote on abortion rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Three years ago, the Kansas Supreme Court found that the state's constitution guarantees the right to an abortion. It was a 6-to-1 decision that prompted anti-abortion rights groups to campaign to change the state constitution.
On the August 2nd ballot is a proposed amendment revoking abortion rights protections. It's one of five states with ballot measures on abortion rights this election cycle.
We take a closer look at the amendment and discuss where abortion rights stand in state constitutions.
This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country, including KMUW in Wichita, Kansas. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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The Federal Reserve estimates there are more than sixty million Americans who are either unbanked or underbanked.
That means around one in five adults in the U.S. rely on services like money orders, payday loans, or check cashing to manage their finances. They often avoid banks because of short-term fees, but other services can be even more expensive over time. Many also avoid traditional banking because of distrust for financial institutions.
As part of this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, we recently spoke to three guests who are all deeply invested in rebuilding that trust and changing a financial system that excludes too many.
We discuss why traditional banking is failing so many Americans and how the system can be fixed.
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Sociologist Andrew Whitehead defines Christian nationalism as "a cultural framework that is all about trying to advocate for a fusion between Christianity — as they define it — and American civic life."
Christian nationalists played a role in electing Donald Trump as president in 2016, believing he was their only hope to keep America Christian, NPR reported. And symbols of Christian nationalism could be seen all over the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Investigative journalist Katherine Stewart has called this ideology "one of Trump's most powerful weapons." She and other experts warn that Christian nationalism is only getting more mainstream and dangerous.
We discuss the influence of Christian nationalism on American politics.
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From its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music.Artists like Mahalia Jackson and Rosetta Tharpe elevated the popularity of the genre in the mid-1900s, treading the path for gospel singers with crossover, secular appeal, like Aretha Franklin. Sisters often banded together to create the faith-based music too, including the Clark and Davis sisters.
Despite their successes, women in the genre didn't always get the same opportunities as men. They also made contributions to the genre off-stage that have gone unacknowledged.
We discuss the women who shaped gospel music and the singers making waves today.
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A man confessed to attacking a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, firing more than 80 rounds into a crowd of people. Seven were killed and dozens more injured.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Arizona this week. The DOJ is targeting the state's recent elections law that requires voters to provide proof of citizenship.
Meanwhile, mass resignations in parliament prompted embattled U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce his resignation.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession on Thursday. She's been detained since February after she was caught with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil at a Moscow airport.
We cover all this and more during the News Roundup.
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