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04:23
Treasury Secretary Yellen heads to China in the latest attempt to smooth relations
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Arthur Kroeber author of China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, about the state of U.S.-China interdependence ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit.
03:34
Biden wants Sweden admitted to NATO now. What's the real reason for the delay?
President Biden is meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as the White House works to convince Turkey to approve Sweden joining NATO. A meeting of NATO members is slated for next week.
03:22
Judge blocks government agencies from most communication with tech companies
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Cat Zakrezewski about the judge's decision which was in response to a lawsuit that claims right-wing viewpoints are being suppressed online.
00:28
Robot takes the stage as guest conductor for South Korea's national orchestra
The nearly six-foot-tall android waved a baton to keep time. Since the robot can't listen to the music it's conducting, the orchestra's main conductor gets to keep his job — at least for now.
00:27
Americans relished in a July Fourth tradition: competitive hot dog eating
Joey Chestnut won for the 16th time. He finished 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes — short of his record of 76. On the women's side, returning champ Miki Sudo scarfed down 39.5 hot dogs — her ninth win.
03:50
Other cities watch as New York brings congestion charging to Manhattan
Congestion pricing is coming to New York City. NPR's Michel Martin asks public transit advocate Danny Pearlstein about how the program might work.
03:34
Pandemic and no-kill policy worsen overcrowding at animal shelters
No-kill animal shelters across the southern U.S. are overcrowded and have few alternatives to find more space or staff. Much of the problem is due to pandemic pets that people don't want anymore.
03:47
After holiday violence, Biden urges states and Congress to address gun epidemic
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson about gun violence in the city following this week's mass shooting that killed five people, including a teenager.