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Gratitude Is Good For The Soul And Helps The Heart

November 16, 2015

Studies are showing that the more grateful we are, the healthier we are, too.

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The Numbers On Police Shootings in LA

November 10, 2015

Reliable data has been missing from the national debate. That’s changing. An analysis by NPR member station KPCC found that from 2010 to 2014, 375 people were shot — and no officers were prosecuted.

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Fresh On The Screen: Aasif Mandvi

November 10, 2015

Code Switch takes a look at the past and present of immigrants on TV with video profiles of groundbreaking artists who are changing the game for how immigrants are depicted. Here, watch Aasif Mandvi.

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Your Ultimate Podcast Guide

November 12, 2015

It isn’t easy to discover new podcasts. There are just SO many out there. That’s why NPR created Earbud - a collection of episodes hand-picked for you by a listener or a radio/podcast pro.

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Scarf Your Food? You Miss The Flavor

November 10, 2015

The real complexity of flavor comes from a food or drink’s aroma. But the main way we experience the full range of these compounds isn’t by sniffing. It’s by breathing evenly while we eat.

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See what’s happening with other Gen Listeners around the country. Meetups, events, and other news.

Join our National Listening Event with Invisibilia on June 16

May 18, 2016

Host a listening party on Thursday, June 16 and get an exclusive sneak peek of episode one of Invisibilia’s new season!
Let’s Talk Politics: We’re Heading On The Road For Live Broadcasts With Morning Edition

April 4, 2016

Join NPR Hosts in cities across America for a series of live broadcasts of Morning Edition and add your voice to a thoughtful conversation about politics.
#FollowFriday: Rachel Waldholz

February 4, 2016

On select Fridays, we’ll introduce you to rad young radio makers at NPR and from public radio stations across the country. This week, meet Rachel from Alaska Public Media in Anchorage.
Iowa Caucus, Here We Come

January 26, 2016

We’re headed to Iowa for a special LIVE Listening Party and Broadcast of NPR’s Morning Edition. We’re talking all things caucus with host David Greene at Smokey Row Coffee. Join us!

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