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Watch: S2024 E318

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Nobel-winner on how journalism and democracy are linked

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Amid a rise of authoritarians and crackdowns on press freedom worldwide, the future of news and democracy are inextricably linked. Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa has spent nearly 40 years on the frontlines of the battle for press freedom in her home country of The Philippines and around the world. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the future of journalism and democracy.

Housing costs a major concern for voters, polls show

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The cost of housing is a top financial concern for voters this election year, second only behind inflation, according to a Gallup poll this month. It comes as home prices in the U.S. jumped 6.5 percent in March compared to a year earlier and as interest rates remain at their highest levels in more than two decades. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Alex Horowitz, of the Housing Policy Initiative.

Ex-State Department official on resigning over Gaza policy

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Another U.S. government official resigned to protest the Biden administration’s policy toward Israel. At least half a dozen officials in the State, Defense, Education and Interior have done so since the war in Gaza began. The latest is Stacy Gilbert, who is leaving the State Department after a 20-year career. Nick Schifrin sat down with Gilbert to discuss her decision.

How open primaries, ranked-choice voting can break gridlock

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How the parties select their candidates is a major factor in the increasing partisanship we've seen in recent years. Recently, Alaska has been trying something different. It's already showing results but facing some resistance. Judy Woodruff traveled there for her ongoing series about divisions in the country, America at a Crossroads.

Report exposes boarding school abuse of Native Americans

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For 150 years, the United States government sent Native American children to remote boarding schools as part of a systematic effort to seize tribal lands and eradicate culture. Dozens of these schools were run by the Catholic Church or its affiliates. A Washington Post investigation revealed widespread sexual abuse of generations of these children at many institutions. Lisa Desjardins reports.

MLB recognizes Negro Leagues by adding stats to record books

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Baseball prides itself on statistics and it’s how the sport recognizes its all-time greats. Those stats are now changing, in a big way. MLB officially incorporated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books. That means legendary hitter Josh Gibson is now atop several lists. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gibson’s great-grandson, Sean Gibson. It's part of our coverage of Race Matters.

Texas primary race highlights the growing rift within GOP

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A primary election in Texas got national attention for what it could mean for the future of the Republican Party and incumbents facing far-right challengers. Incumbent GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has worked across the aisle on several issues, narrowly defeated a far-right YouTube personality. Laura Barrón-López discussed these growing divides with former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh.

Alito won't recuse himself from election and Jan. 6 cases

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers he won’t recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 presidential election or the Jan. 6 Capitol riot despite concerns about two flags associated with far-right causes that have flown over his properties. Alito said his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, was responsible for flying the flags. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kathleen Clark.

How the judge instructed jurors in Trump's trial

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Former President Donald Trump's future now rests in the hands of a jury in New York City. Jurors in the criminal hush money case began deliberating Wednesday morning. Seven men and five women received instructions from Judge Juan Merchan and were then sent off to decide this historic case. William Brangham has been covering the trial from the start and reports on the latest.

Sudan's civil war brings killings, torture, famine

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Sudan's civil war has left tens of thousands dead, and displaced millions over the nearly 14 months since the Sudanese military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country into a devastating war. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports from the city of Omdurman.

Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing gay clergy

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Pope Francis issued a rare apology after word broke that he used a derogatory Italian slur referring to gay men while reaffirming his position against their admission to seminaries and priesthood. The Pope made the remark in a closed-door meeting with bishops. Reactions are divided over whether the slur was intentional or a linguistic gaffe. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Marianne Duddy-Burke.

Israeli tanks reach central Rafah as outrage intensifies

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Israel kept up its operations in Rafah despite global outrage over an airstrike on Sunday that killed displaced Gazans sheltering in tents. Nick Schifrin reports on Israel’s initial investigation into that incident and speaks with Amb. David Satterfield, a senior State Department advisor on the Middle East, about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and U.S. policy toward Israel.

Poet Tayi Tibble draws on guidance of Polynesian ancestors

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There’s a new, original voice in the world of poetry. Indigenous New Zealander Tayi Tibble’s poems about what it means to be a young Māori woman have resonated with audiences far beyond her home in the Pacific. Jeffrey Brown met up with the acclaimed poet in New York City as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

How marijuana's reclassification could change drug policy

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This month, President Biden announced the Justice Department is planning a shift in the federal approach to marijuana, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol and ketamine. It would classify it as a drug that has the potential for abuse but has medicinal benefits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Natalie Fertig of Politico.

Biden considers temporarily closing border to curb crossings

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The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border. This comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle to curb the flow of border crossings. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

What happened during closing arguments in Trump's trial

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The prosecution and defense made their final cases to jurors in the criminal trial against Donald Trump. Prosecutors argued Trump falsified business records to conceal an alleged affair that could’ve harmed his chances of becoming president. Trump’s defense team said the charges are baseless and the prosecution’s case relies on the testimony of an untrustworthy witness. William Brangham reports.

The class of 2024 reflects on their unique school experience

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With graduation season in full swing, the class of 2024 is reflecting on a highly unusual four years of school. Their freshman experience was marked by pandemic lockdowns, but that was just the first in a chain of momentous global events. We spoke to some members of this class about how they're looking back and forward.

New technology helping identify remains of service members

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On this Memorial Day, nearly 81,000 American service personnel remain missing from previous wars. The vast majority were lost some 80 years ago in World War II. Cutting-edge technology is allowing the military to identify remains thought to be unidentifiable. It is allowing the military to fulfill its promise to leave no one behind. Nick Schifrin reports.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the state of the campaign

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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 where the 2024 presidential race stands ahead of the summer campaign season, where President Biden is trailing in the polls, a shift in the electorate and misconceptions about the economy.

How policing has changed 4 years after George Floyd's murder

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This month marked four years since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Floyd’s killing sparked a global uprising and sweeping promises of racial justice and police reform. But four years later, there’s been some backlash to the changes that were set into motion and in some cases, public attitudes have changed. Geoff Bennett discussed that with Phillip Atiba Solomon.

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