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‘Barbie’ in Russia
Cultural battles between the West and Russia have taken on a pink tint. Some movie theaters in Moscow are showing “Barbie.” How the summer sensation overcame government objections and a Hollywood boycott – to arrive in Russia by way of a Siberian rooftop.
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‘Barbie’ in RussiaCultural battles between the West and Russia have taken on a pink tint. Some movie theaters in Moscow are showing “Barbie.” How the summer sensation overcame government objections and a Hollywood boycott – to arrive in Russia by way of a Siberian rooftop.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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What’s Next for San Francisco’s Slavery Reparations Plan?In September, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors reviewed a 400-page report outlining more than 100 recommendations on how to provide reparations for the city’s African American residents. Proposals include establishing a city office dedicated to reparations, programs to support Black-owned businesses, and cash payments to individuals, a suggestion that has stirred controversy. A city commission developed the plan after nearly three years of work, which mirrors a statewide reparations study that is ongoing. We’ll talk about San Francisco’s recommendations, the harms they are meant to repair and what San Franciscans think about it.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Taylor Lorenz on the ‘Extremely Online’ Influencers Who Shaped the InternetMost histories of social media focus on Big Tech: the inventors, the investors and the innovations they made. But Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz writes in her new book “Extremely Online” that “tech founders may control the source code, but users shape the product.” Providing a “social history of social media,” Lorenz looks at how influencers — the content creators, bloggers and uploaders who amassed followings just from their online posts — drove change on the platforms we use and guide how we post today. We’ll talk with Lorenz about the influence of influencers.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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‘Artbound’ A preview the new season of PBS’s “Artbound,” featuring punk music wars, a Mexican muralist and an Asian American theater company turning representation on its head. Plus, climate week coverage continues with a look at solutions for climate change around the world. Those stories, and the latest news.
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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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The World
Jane Goodall Offers Passion, InspirationIt's all too easy to despair about the environment. But take inspiration from renowned primate expert and conservationist Jane Goodall: find your passion and you'll make a difference. An interview with Jane Goodall.
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