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Putin Meets Kim: A Handshake Worth a Thousand Guns?
Russia is firing off more artillery shells than they can produce at home, forcing the Kremlin to shop around for a new supplier. Host Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times’ national security reporter Julian Barnes about Russia’s alleged arms deal with North Korea, and what it means for the fighting in Ukraine. Then, Andrei Lankov, director at NK News, explains why Kim Jong Un is solidifying relations with Russia – and not China.
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On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez
Putin Meets Kim: A Handshake Worth a Thousand Guns?Russia is firing off more artillery shells than they can produce at home, forcing the Kremlin to shop around for a new supplier. Host Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times’ national security reporter Julian Barnes about Russia’s alleged arms deal with North Korea, and what it means for the fighting in Ukraine. Then, Andrei Lankov, director at NK News, explains why Kim Jong Un is solidifying relations with Russia – and not China.
2:00 am – 9:00 am
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A Search for Over-the-counter NarcanOpioid overdoses kill more than 100,000 Americans each year. The nasal spray Narcan is a proven lifesaver. Advocates say to heighten the effectiveness, pharmacies should make it available over the counter and sell it as cheaply as possible. A search for over-the-counter Narcan, on Morning Edition.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Kashmir Hill Confronts the Ugly Side of Facial Recognition Tech in ‘Your Face Belongs to Us’Every day, people share millions of photos on websites and social media networks. For decades, tech companies have been trying to figure out ways to make the faces in those photos searchable – and monetizable. While that technology has practical uses, it also raises serious privacy questions and has led to problematic cases of mistaken identity. In her book “Your Face Belongs to Us,” New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill investigates the perils of facial recognition software. She chronicles the trajectory of Clearview AI, a company that prioritized speed and profits over ethics, putting millions of unsuspecting people at risk. We’ll talk with Hill about the rise of facial recognition and how to reduce its harms.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Finding ‘(More) Delights’ With Ross Gay“I’ve completed another year of delights. Or maybe I should say another year of delights has completed me.” So writes poet and author Ross Gay at the end of his new book “The Book of (More) Delights,” which once again celebrates life’s daily joys, wonders, gifts and surprises, both small and all-defining. As he did in 2019’s New York Times bestseller “The Book of Delights,” Gay unearths the profound in his quickly written daily odes, each praising friends, everyday items, natural wonders and personal joys, like that of turning around before reaching a hike’s summit. We’ll talk with Gay about the pleasure of continuing this project and hear from you: Whether it’s a coworker’s pear tree or a compliment from a friend, what’s one recent delight from your life?
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Here & Now
‘Underground Historians’ Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson is writing about China's "underground historians." These are the writers, artists and filmmakers who have challenged the Communist Party’s telling of history, often at great personal risk. More about what they’ve achieved, and the latest news.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
All Things Considered
Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, the program presents two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features. A one-hour edition of the program is produced on the weekend.
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