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Watch: S2024 E319

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America's social safety net and political fights around it

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Our new series, "America’s Safety Net," is focused on the complex web of programs meant to help Americans in need. Over the coming weeks, we’ll take an in-depth look at the different forms of welfare in the U.S. Up first, Geoff Bennett and producer Sam Lane spend some time explaining what the American social safety net actually is, who it serves and how it came to look the way it does today.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Super Tuesday expectations

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from voters on Super Tuesday, if Nikki Haley will remain in the race and the political stakes of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address.

The issues hindering Gaza cease-fire negotiations

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Israeli opposition leader and war cabinet member Benny Gantz visited Washington Monday to meet Vice President Harris. The trip came without the authorization of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and as Egypt, Qatar and Hamas held negotiations over a possible deal that would pause the war in Gaza and release Israeli hostages. Nick Schifrin reports.

Trump, Haley make last case to voters before Super Tuesday

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It's the final countdown to Super Tuesday with Republicans in 15 states set to head to the polls and a third of all delegates at stake. Donald Trump and Nikki Haley both racked up wins in contests over the weekend and hit the campaign trail with their sights set on Tuesday. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Israelis living near Gaza return for 1st time since Oct. 7

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In Israeli cities near the Gaza border, schools are reopening for the first time since the Oct. 7 attack. Hamas gunmen overran Sderot that day, killing at least 50 civilians and 20 police officers. Months later, the government is facilitating families to return, but many are still haunted by that day. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, some of the images in this story are disturbing.

Supreme Court says only Congress can block Trump from ballot

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that individual states cannot remove former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on the 14th Amendment. In an unsigned opinion, the court said only Congress, not states, can disqualify presidential candidates under the Constitution’s so-called “insurrection clause.” William Brangham reports.

LeBron James, Caitlin Clark bust all-time basketball records

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This weekend saw two historic milestones in basketball. Saturday night, LeBron James became the first NBA player to score more than 40,000 points in his career. And on Sunday, Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa became the new all-time NCAA scoring leader for men and women, breaking a record set more than 50 years ago. USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan joins John Yang to discuss.

Why more people are turning to AI for companionship

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Shakespeare may have written that “music be the food of love,” but increasingly these days, the language of this very real emotion may be spoken with artificial intelligence. Haleluya Hadero, who covers technology and internet culture for the Associated Press, joins Ali Rogin to discuss this growing phenomenon in the search for companionship.

Mexico City residents struggle with worsening water crisis

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Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, could be just months away from running out of water. It’s a crisis brought on by geography, growth and leaky infrastructure, all compounded by the effects of climate change. Journalist Emily Green joins John Yang to discuss the situation.

100 new deep sea species discovered off the coast of Chile

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Amid underwater mountains off the coast of Chile, scientists believe they’ve discovered 100 or so new species with the aid of a robot capable of diving more than 14,000 feet. Researchers say it demonstrates how the Chilean government’s ocean protections are bolstering biodiversity and providing a model for other countries. John Yang reports.

Why support for crisis pregnancy centers is surging post-Roe

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Crisis pregnancy centers provide counseling and other prenatal services from an anti-abortion perspective. Supporters say they help ensure that pregnant people know the risks of abortion, but abortion rights advocates say the information that they provide can have no scientific basis. The Guardian reporter Carter Sherman joins Ali Rogin to discuss the debate over federal aid for these facilities.

A Brief But Spectacular take on why every loss matters

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After experiencing a personal tragedy, Joyal Mulheron founded Evermore, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the policies and practices surrounding bereavement care. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on why every loss matters.

Can science save the northern white rhino from extinction?

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The northern white rhinoceros is one of the world’s biggest animals, and one of the most endangered. Only two are known to be alive, both female. But scientific breakthroughs are raising hopes for saving the rhino and perhaps even bringing other animals back from extinction. John Yang reports.

Beyoncé brings new audience to country music

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This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” The song has brought a new audience to the genre and reminded music fans of country music's deep African and African American roots. Amna Nawaz has a closer look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Bangladeshi Nobel winner defends reputation against charges

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Nearly a half-century after its birth from a bloody civil war, Bangladesh has made significant strides in reducing poverty. One of the best-known architects of this progress is Muhammad Yunus, who popularized the concept of microfinance. However, Yunus has run afoul of his country’s prime minister and now faces criminal charges. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports for the series, Agents for Change.

CDC director on new COVID guidance ending 5-day isolation

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID guidance for when people need to isolate, return to school or work and get a booster shot. It's part of broader recommendations on respiratory illnesses. CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the changes.

Navalny's legacy and the future of Russian opposition

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Thousands defied the Kremlin and fears of a police crackdown to gather for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Geoff Bennett discussed Navalny's legacy with Dan Storyev, English managing editor at OVD-Info, a human rights organization that aims to end political persecution in Russia. He also participated in Navalny protests.

Thousands gather for Navalny's funeral, defying Kremlin

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Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader, was buried Friday on the outskirts of Moscow, two weeks after his suspicious death in a Siberian prison camp. He was mourned by thousands in the streets amid threats by the Kremlin and a massive police presence. Navalny showed in death he could still conjure resistance to Putin's authoritarian rule. Nick Schifrin reports.

Brooks and Capehart on immigration policies of Biden, Trump

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's and Donald Trump's visits to the southern border, what to expect on Super Tuesday and Mitch McConnell's announcement he's stepping down from GOP leadership.

A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of nature

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Akiima Price has dedicated her life to getting people outdoors. As founder of The Friends of Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C., she aims to improve the park and the lives of those who live in the community. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on the power of nature.

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