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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As President Trump’s 8 PM deadline nears, I spoke with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social about the threats for a massive escalation in the war with Iran. So far, few signs of progress as Trump has threatened that a whole civilization will die tonight with no deal. www.npr.org/2026/04/07/n...
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Sen. Mark Kelly responds to President Trump's latest threats to Iran
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., about President Trump's threats to target all Iran's power plants if a deal isn't reached — and whether such threats constitute illegal orders.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
New interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. He says that this moment in American politics calls for new leadership. But does he see himself among those potential leaders? More on @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...
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Sen. Cory Booker stood for 25 hours — now he takes a 'Stand'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat of New Jersey, about Stand — his new book on American civic ideals — and his political future.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Today on the show: A conversation with Reshona Landfair. Her new memoir tells the story of the then-teenaged "Jane Doe" seen in a video that led to her testimony in singer R. Kelly's trials on child pornography and other charges. www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
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A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story.
A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Solidarity with our friends and colleagues at @postguild.bsky.social.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Today on All Things Considered, I put questions to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about federal immigration enforcement actions in his state, how Minnesota can heal after the recent killings, and the future. youtu.be/amTa8Fz96vQ?...
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Minnesota Sen. @amyklobuchar.com is now running for governor. She joined us yesterday on All Things Considered, before her announcement, to discuss developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
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Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats are united on ICE reform demands
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on recent developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state.
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Meg Anderson @meganders.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
People in Minneapolis have been living in a state of deep stress. That includes me. I wrote about what it’s been like. www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...
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Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.
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Adam Posen @adamposen.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I spoke with @jsummers.bsky.social for All Things Considered about what Fed independence means in practice, and why the attack on Chair Powell is such a big deal for the US economy. This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
There has been … a lot of talk … about Greenland lately. But what do people there think about Trump’s ambitions? I reported from Greenland last year, and reconnected with one of Greenland’s government ministers on today’s All Things Considered. www.npr.org/2026/01/09/n...
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How are Greenlanders responding to Trump's threats to acquire the territory?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to Naaja Nathanielsen, a government minister in Greenland, about President Trump's latest threats to buy or acquire the territory, and how Greenlanders are responding.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
On today’s @npr.org All Things Considered, we put questions to NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social about universal childcare and what today’s announcement w/ Gov. Hochul means for New Yorkers www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...
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Mamdani says New York child care expansion a real step to fulfilling campaign pledge
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Today on All Things Considered, we meet a woman who became an unpaid family caregiver for both her parents and— she tells us how she cares for herself, as she cares for them. www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
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She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Today, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joined me in studio. We put questions to him about his agency’s announcement that it would remove black box warnings from hormone treatments for menopause. youtu.be/mZwBozykjYo
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The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Today on @npr.org’s All Things Considered I spoke with California AG Rob Bonta about the Supreme Court’s arguments on President Trump’s tariffs. youtu.be/wcdXIAzkWCQ?...
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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California's attorney general
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David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
NPR's veteran defense reporter Tom Bowman: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon Pass www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
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NPR @npr.org · 01/10/2025
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere. Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself. Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Today is the first day in fifty years @npr.org and member stations will operate with NO federal funding. While that funding is gone, our commitment to public service journalism continues. Thank you for listening to NPR.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Today at @npr.org we said goodbye to our colleague, Ari Shapiro. Ari has been a host of our show for a decade, and a mainstay at NPR for 25 years. We will miss him tremendously. Don’t miss this tribute to his time with us, put together by our incredible producers. open.spotify.com/episode/2R4E...
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Goodbye, Ari Shapiro
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Today on @npr.org's All Things Considered I spoke with Aaron Parsley of @texasmonthly.bsky.social about his experience during the devastating Texas Hill Country flooding, his sister's resilience and the death of his young nephew. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...
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Three months later, a survivor reflects on the Texas floods
Three months after floods hit central Texas, senior editor at Texas Monthly Aaron Parsley shares his experience when he and his family were swept away by rushing water and how they're moving forward.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Today on All Things Considered - we brought in an infectious disease expert, and he answered NPR listener questions about the shifting guidance on COVID vaccines and how to navigate this moment: www.npr.org/2025/09/03/n...
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A doctor answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
NPR's Juana Summers talks with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the new rules regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines.
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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 02/09/2025
"Before the earthquake, Afghanistan had 23 million people in need, many suffering from acute food insecurity and lacking basic health care. So the resources that exist are very stretched." IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social: www.npr.org/2025/09/01/n...
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Devastating earthquake in Afghanistan leaves locals displaced, aid workers scrambling
NPR's Juana Summers talks with the International Rescue Committee's country director of Afghanistan, Sherine Ibrahim, about the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern mountainous region.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza. www.npr.org/2025/07/29/n...
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IRC head talks about his call to allow more aid as Gaza verges on famine
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza amid a food crisis on the verge of famine.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with the general manager of Boise State Public Radio. He clearly spells out the impact that the loss of federal funding will have on his station and its ability to serve the public. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
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Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.
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Brian Mann @brianmannadk.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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A Founding Father of NPR Worries About Its Fate
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Reporting from Kerr County, Texas— we set out with a local high school football coach, working to make sure people impacted by the devastating July 4 floods could have a hot meal. www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...
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In Kerr County, a fleet of volunteers brings hot meals to hard-hit neighborhoods
In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, a fleet of volunteers is working to make sure people in the area have access to a hot meal.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
From today's Morning Edition - my conversation with host A Martinez: www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...
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Search-and-rescue efforts continue following catastrophic floods in central Texas
NPR's A Martinez talks with "All Things Considered" colleague Juana Summers about her reporting on the catastrophic floods in Texas that has left more than 100 people dead and more than 160 missing.
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NPR @npr.org · 09/07/2025
In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.
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In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim
In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
As part of our reporting in Central Texas, we went out with search and rescue teams in parts of Kerr County. We spoke with a member of the United Cajun Navy. The group came in from Louisiana to lend a hand. www.npr.org/2025/07/08/n... NPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts : NPR
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United Cajun Navy helps Texans deal with flood aftermath
The search for missing people in central Texas continues. Volunteers from the United Cajun Navy have traveled from the state of Louisiana to help.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
This week I’ve been a part of NPR’s reporting team in Kerr County, Texas — covering the aftermath of the devastating July 4 flooding. This morning I’ll join my @npr.org Morning Edition colleagues to talk about what we’ve seen. Listen via your local member station or at NPR.org.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Today on All Things Considered - we celebrate Black Music Month! I spoke with gospel legend CeCe Winans when she performed at the Tiny Desk. www.npr.org/2025/06/17/n...
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
It’s a big week for public media. Honored to be in Kansas City with @kcur.org for their annual Radio Active gala, and to shine a spotlight on the incredible work that our colleagues across the NPR Network do. I’ll be on KCUR’s Up to Date later this morning.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
“Americans who rely on local, independent stations serving communities across America, especially in rural and underserved regions, will suffer the immediate consequences of this vote," NPR Chief Executive and President Katherine Maher said in a statement.
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Alyson Hurt @alykat.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
College students and recent grads: Come intern at NPR this fall/winter! Apply by June 30. ➡️ Graphics + Web Archivist internship (with my team + our Research, Archives & Data Strategy team): job-boards.greenhouse.io/nationalpubl... ➡️ All internships: job-boards.greenhouse.io/nationalpubl...
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with Mark Dybul, who the implementation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) about the legacy of that initiative — and what a loss of funding could mean. www.npr.org/2025/06/04/n...
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Trump wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for controlling HIV/AIDS
President Trump has sent Congress what's known as a rescission request. That's where the White House asks Congress to take back funding for programs it had previously approved.
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David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Trump makes formal ask to Congress: kill funding for PBS, NPR and public broadcasters My story for NPR www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n...
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Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
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David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
NEWS: NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House over effort to ban federal funding for NPR & PBS The lawsuit calls Trump's executive order "textbook retaliation" for protected free speech - threatening public radio My story: www.npr.org/2025/05/27/n...
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NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House
NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order seeking to ban the use of federal money for NPR and PBS.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Today on All Things Considered, my conversation with Matt Wolf, the director and producer of “Pee-wee as Himself” about the complexity of Paul Reubens and the allure of Pee-wee. www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...
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'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego
Pee-wee As Himself tells the story of how a kid who grew up adoring The Little Rascals and I Love Lucy went on to revolutionize sketch comedy and children's television.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Today on All Things Considered I spoke with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her defense of the Smithsonian amid moves by the White House to reshape its programming. www.npr.org/2025/05/16/n...
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Ava DuVernay defends the Smithsonian
NPR's Juana Summers talks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her lifetime achievement award speech at the Smithsonian American History Museum.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
On last night’s All Things Considered, I spoke with Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria. www.npr.org/2025/05/14/n...
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Syrian aid group leader says U.S. lifting sanctions is historic moment
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria.
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Rachel Sklar @rachelsklar.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Whew this is a great conversation with @jsummers.bsky.social and Ruthie Ackerman about Ruthie's book "The Mother Code" and the twisty, painful path she had in deciding to have, and then getting to have, her daughter www.npr.org/2025/05/06/n...
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On the fence about motherhood? A new memoir explores why that may be the norm
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to journalist and author Ruthie Ackerman about her new book, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths that Shape Us.
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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
You and millions of other people rely on the NPR Network for trustworthy journalism. NPR’s editorial integrity and independence are non-negotiable. It’s a promise we make to you – a promise we will fight to keep. Now, we need your support. Donate today: n.pr/3EYClNR
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I talked with the Heritage Foundation’s president Kevin Roberts about Trump’s first 100 days and how they intersect with Project 2025. www.npr.org/2025/04/30/n...
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Heritage Foundation president talks about Trump's 100 days
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank which unveiled Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Here are highlights from the interview, with audio to be posted soon: www.npr.org/2025/04/16/n...
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NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media
Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Today on All Things Considered, my co-host Mary Louise Kelly will interview @npr.org CEO Katherine Maher about Trump administration's intent to end nearly all federal funding for public media, which includes NPR and PBS. Please tune in. We cover ourselves as rigorously as we would any institution.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 about his new memoir, Fahrenheit-182. Hoppus looks back on the band's history -- and how they found their way back to each other. www.npr.org/2025/04/10/n...
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In his new book, Mark Hoppus talks about the sense of loss when Blink-182 broke up
In his new book, Blink-182 lead singer Mark Hoppus tells the story of how one of the biggest bands in the world broke up -- then overcame all the small things.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with Michigan-based attorney Amir Makled. He was detained by federal immigration agents while returning home from a family vacation and pressured to hand over his cell phone. www.npr.org/2025/04/09/n...
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Attorney representing a student protestor detained by federal immigration agents
Amir Makled sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to describe his experience, and what it could mean for other attorneys who are going against the wishes of the Trump administration.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Today on All Things Considered, my conversation with @corybooker.com about his historic speech on the Senate floor — and what comes next for his party and the country. www.npr.org/2025/04/02/n...
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Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.
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Isabel Lara @isa-lara.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
"I don't feel there's a need to apologize for a request for mercy." Bishop Mariann Budde talked to @jsummers.bsky.social about her homily Tuesday. www.npr.org/2025/01/22/n...
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Bishop Mariann Budde talks about confronting President Trump in sermon
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Bishop Mariann Budde about her homily Tuesday, where she made a plea directly to President Donald Trump.
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Juana Summers @jsummers.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Today on All Things Considered, I talked with actor Jim O’Heir about his new memoir and his time on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. Could this show work today? (Also, rewatched the finale which hits very very differently in 2024!!!) www.npr.org/2024/11/22/n...
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