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Up To DateNPR's Juana Summers got her journalism start as a Kansas City high schoolerKansas City native Juana Summers, a co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered," returned to her hometown to join KCUR at its 2025 Radioactive Gala. She joined Up To Date to talk about getting her start here in journalism, and the importance of public media.2025-06-1624 min
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge MagazineEpisode 2 - Juana Summers of NPR / Shane's Metallica Remastered LEWe talk to NPR’s Juana Summers about how pinball is a balance with the fast-paced world of journalism. Plus, we discuss her work with the Baltimore Belles and Chimes chapter as well as Pinbaltimore. Oh, and Shane opens his pinball collection and pulls out a recent fave - Metallica Remastered.Thanks for listening! Since our show is brand new, please find that follow/subscribe/like button and help us spread the word! We truly appreciate it.2025-01-0654 min
Black Stories. Black Truths.Michelle Obama's best advice on marriage, parenting and being your authentic selfFormer first lady Michelle Obama's most recent memoir, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, offers insight on a wide range of topics: feeling seen, dealing with fear, and making new friends. But a throughline of the book is advice about relationships – with our partner, our kids and ourselves. She draws from her own experiences with her husband, former President Barack Obama, her daughters Sasha and Malia, and her mother, Marian Robinson, to illustrate how she's helped each of her relationships thrive. The key, she tells NPR's Juana Summers, is that "you have to evolve with it." Li...2024-02-0619 min
Consider This from NPRWith McCarthy Out What's Next for Republicans in the House?It took just eight Republicans, voting with Democrats, to oust Kevin McCarthy from the House speakership. His removal may have been unprecedented, but for several years now the Republican caucus in the House of Representatives has been marked by chaos and unruliness. The job to lead them seems increasingly impossible.NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Matt Rosendale, of Montana, who was one of the eight Republicans to vote for McCarthy's removal. Co-host Juana Summers speaks with NPR Congressional Correspondent Deirdre Walsh about the challenge Republicans face to replace McCarthy.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.2023-10-0511 min
Consider This from NPRHow Mortal Kombat Konquered GamingWhen the video game Mortal Kombat released in 1992, it took arcades — and later the American home — by storm. Thirty years on, the franchise is still going strong. NPR's Scott Detrow faces off against co-host Juana Summers in the latest version of the game, Mortal Kombat 1, and speaks with co-creator Ed Boon. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.2023-09-3014 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'The Breakaway,' Jennifer Weiner touches on love, mothers and body-shamingAbby Stern is very much looking forward to leading a biking trip from NYC to Niagara Falls – until her mom, an old one-night-stand, and some uneasy memories are added to the mix. In Jennifer Weiner's new novel, The Breakaway, that two-week trip becomes filled with tension: sexual, political, and familial. Weiner tells NPR's Juana Summers how different women manage their mothers' expectations, and how she learned to see "almond moms" quite differently while writing this novel.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-09-0609 min
Consider This from NPRBiden's Push to Make Some of the Most Expensive Prescription Drugs CheaperOn Tuesday, the Biden administration released a list of 10 medications that it's planning to negotiate prices for Medicare in an effort to bring down the costs of some of the most expensive drugs. It's part of a reform included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Many on the list are life-saving drugs that treat diabetes, cancer and other major health problems.|The new prices that the federal government will eventually negotiate for these prescription drugs won't actually go into effect until 2026, and that's only if it doesn't get tied up in court with drugmakers. Six pharmaceutical companies who have...2023-08-3009 min
Consider This from NPRThe Latest Mass Shooting in Florida Was Racist. What Role Do State Politics Play?The latest mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida left three people dead.All of the victims were Black and the white gunman left behind racist, hate-filled letters.The Justice Department is now investigating this shooting as a hate crime.A big part of the conversation now is what role state politics play in crimes like this. Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has loosened gun laws in recent years and put restrictions on how race is taught in public schools.NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch...2023-08-2811 min
NPR's Book of the DayShort story collections by Steven Millhauser and Jamel Brinkley focus on the uncannyToday's episode features interviews with two authors of short story collections. First, NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Steven Millhauser about Disruptions, and why he likes to write stories that start off in the normal world and slowly become more and more unsettling until he feels he's pushed the limits as far as he can. Then, NPR's Juana Summers asks Jamel Brinkley about Witness, and how he incorporated gentrification in New York, masculinity and Blackness into his larger themes of obsession.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-08-2517 min
Short WaveThe Fish That Conceal Themselves To HuntAll Things Considered host Juana Summers joins Regina G. Barber and Berly McCoy to nerd-out on some of the latest science news buzzing around in our brains. They talk NASA shouting across billions of miles of space to reconnect with Voyager 2, the sneaky tactics trumpetfish use to catch their prey and how climate change is fueling big waves along California's coast. What science story do you want to hear next on Short Wave? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.2023-08-1108 min
Consider This from NPRAffirmative Action — For The RichThe Supreme Court may have ended race-conscious admissions in higher education. But the end of affirmative action seems to have added fuel to another contentious debate around college admissions policies. For decades, many elite, private institutions have given prospective college students preference if a relative attended the school or, in some cases, when a major donor was involved. While the practice of affirmative action is dead, legacy admissions continue. But more and more critics of the practice are calling on schools to do away with them, including President Biden. Host Juana Summers speaks with...2023-07-2710 min
NPR's Book of the Day'Ripe' tackles the dark side of Silicon ValleyCassie, the main character of Sarah Rose Etter's novel Ripe, has hit a wall. She's burned out at her toxic Silicon Valley job, she's disillusioned by the staggering wealth and poverty that surround her at the same time, and she's struggling with depression and anxiety. In today's episode, Etter tells NPR's Juana Summers how Cassie's experience parallels some of her own time working for a start-up and why girlbossing her way out of her problems isn't an option for Cassie.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-07-1808 min
Consider This from NPROne Couple's Fight to Cure ALSSix years ago when former Obama staffer Brian Wallach was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS - a rare neurological disease that kills most people who contract it within a few years, he and his wife Sandra Abrevaya quickly got to work. They launched a non-profit advocacy group I am ALS and a battle to try and fight for increased funding and research that they hoped would lead to a cure for the disease.Since then Wallach and Abrevaya have changed the face of medical advocacy in the country, helping secure legislation that President Biden signed in 2021...2023-07-1314 min
Consider This from NPRTrying to Reverse the Decline of Black Players in Major League BaseballBaseball was once known for breaking racial barriers in the U.S. But now, Black representation in the major leagues is at its lowest level in decades.This year, MLB did something to try and change that, by staging the first annual HBCU Swingman Classic. It's an opportunity for players from historically Black colleges and universities to play in front of scouts and executives on a national stage.NPR's Juana Summers reports from Seattle on MLB's efforts to reverse the decline and recruit Black American players.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local...2023-07-1112 min
NPR's Book of the DayBooks by Vashti Harrison and Dolly Parton teach kids about self-love and courageToday's episode is about two children's books with very big themes. First, author-illustrator Vashti Harrison speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about Big, which chronicles how words affect children – and particularly young, Black girls – as they grow older and their bodies change from baby to big kid. Then, Dolly Parton joins NPR's Melissa Block to discuss Billy the Kid Makes It Big, a story about a music-making dog (inspired by a real-life pet!) standing up to the bullies around him.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-07-0718 min
The Ethical LifeWhy are Americans so obsessed with parking?Episode 96: If you follow local government, whether in big cities or small towns, you’ll undoubtably hear debates about parking. There is often little agreement about how to pay for parking, how much to require and where to put it.
The recent book by Henry Graber, “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World,” is taking a critical look at our country’s obsession with parking.
The hosts discuss why such policies can hurt cities and often cause a lack of affordable housing.
Links to stories discussed during the podcast:
America has eight pa...2023-06-2836 min
Public Health InsightCrackdown on Vaping, Preventing Firearm Violence, & the Epidemic of LonelinessTrending Topics In Public Health◼️ Australia recently decided to ban recreational vaping in an effort to crack down on e-cigarettes.◼️ Can a public health approach prevent firearm violence at its core?◼️ Is being lonely as bad for society as everyone smoking 15 cigarettes per day? Let’s talk about it. Tune into this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast where we delve into the latest news and trends shaping the way we think about public health and the world around us.Articles Covered◼️ Aus...2023-06-2025 min
Consider This from NPRThe drug fueling another wave of overdose deathsA deadly and addictive chemical normally used as a horse tranquilizer is being mixed into illegal drugs.Xylazine has been around for a while, but over the last year authorities have been seeing it turn up in higher quantities all over the country. In recent weeks, U.S. Drug Czar Rahul Gupta has been sounding the alarm, even acknowledging public health experts and police are mostly in the dark about how Xylazine took hold so quickly.NPR's Juana Summers speaks with addiction correspondent Brian Mann, who has been reporting on the mysterious and deadly...2023-06-1509 min
Consider This from NPRMissing White Woman Syndrome: Media Bias And Missing People of ColorEvery year about 600,000 thousand people are reported missing in the United States per the National Missing and Unidentified Persons database.In 2022, about 34,000 people reported as actively missing were people of color. But people of color who disappear seldom get the same amount of media attention devoted to white people who go missing - especially white women and children. The late journalist Gwen Ifill coined the phrase "Missing White Woman Syndrome" to describe the media's fascination with, and detailed coverage of, the cases of missing or endangered white women - compared to the seeming disinterest in covering...2023-06-0816 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Dances,' a Black ballerina navigates immense pressure and expectationsIn Nicole Cuffy's novel, Dances, CeCe Cordell becomes the first Black woman to be named principal dancer at a major ballet company; but this big break also comes with big expectations. In today's episode, Cuffy speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about how CeCe navigates the world of ballet's preoccupation with white bodies, how it affects her relationship with her mother and brother, and how Misty Copeland's very real accomplishments informed CeCe's story.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-06-0608 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn a new anthology, Justice Roe Williams rethinks fitness to be more inclusiveAs a certified personal trainer, Justice Roe Williams knows the benefits of exercising regularly– but as a Black trans man, he's also experienced how the gym can be far from welcoming. In today's episode, he speaks with NPR's Juana Summers – also a certified trainer – about the new anthology he co-edited, Deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex: How to Resist, Disrupt, and Reclaim What it Means to Be Fit in American Culture. Williams and Summers get to talking about how to reimagine accessibility and body positivity in the gym, and why that requires thinking outside the box.Learn more about sponso...2023-05-2408 min
NPR's Book of the DayLucinda Williams' memoir looks back on a career defying expectationsSuitcases symbolize a lot for three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams. She tells NPR's Juana Summers she keeps a briefcase of musical references to help with her songwriting. In her new memoir, Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, she also writes about moving from place to place as a child – she'd lived in 12 places by age 18 – because of her father's work. In today's episode, Williams recounts a career full of ups and downs in the music industry, and speaks about how she's returning to music after suffering a stroke in 2020.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com...2023-05-1808 min
NPR's Book of the DayRep. Katie Porter writes about being a working mom in Congress in 'I Swear'Congresswoman and former professor Katie Porter is known for showing up to hearings with a whiteboard to explain complicated topics. She's now written a book about her life, including what it takes to be a working mom in Congress. One of several prominent Democrats running for the Senate in California, Porter talked with NPR's Juana Summers abouther new memoir I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-05-0408 min
NPR's Book of the Day'Redaction' examines criminal justice via portraits, poems written from legal papersReginald Dwayne Betts and Titus Kaphar knew they were meant to work together when they first met. In 2019, they exhibited a project at MoMA PS1 that explored criminal justice through redacted court documents turned into poems and visual artworks. Now, that exhibit is a book called Redaction. They tell NPR's Juana Summers about how they both employ their mediums to capture the effects of incarceration, and how their collaboration focuses on joy and community even amidst deep suffering.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-04-2708 min
Consider This from NPRDespite Layoffs, There Are Still Lots Of Jobs Out There. So Where Are They?Even amid mass layoffs in tech and other sectors, the economy is still adding jobs. Even tech jobs.NPR's Andrea Hsu reports on a program that recruits and trains workers to enter the tech pipeline. And NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dana Peterson, chief economist with the Conference Board, about some of the broader trends in the labor market and what they could mean for job seekers.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at...2023-04-2413 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Romantic Comedy,' Curtis Sittenfeld flips the gendered tropesFrom Notting Hill to the real-life relationships of several SNL writers with Hollywood starlets – to even the new Barbie movie tagline ("She's everything. He's just Ken.") – there's a recurring storyline in pop culture of ordinary guys dating up, falling in love with glamorous women who are seemingly out of their league. In her new book, Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld shakes up these gender dynamics. She tells NPR's Juana Summers why she wanted her career-focused heroine – a comedy writer – to stumble into a romance with a global pop star.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR...2023-04-1808 min
The PR WeekThe PR Week, 4.13.2023: Crisis Comms Conference specialFor the first time, the PR Week podcast is coming to you from Washington, DC, as part of the first PRWeek Crisis Comms Conference. The lineup included top journalists including CBS News’ Jeff Pegues and NPR’s Juana Summers, as well as deep dives into the worlds of celebrity, government and sports communications. Plus: Insight from Andscape and ESPN’s Jason Reid, R&CPMK chair Cindi Berger and Lockheed Martin’s Dean Acosta. Follow us on Twitter: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month...2023-04-1333 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'The Survivalists,' doomsday prepping becomes a way to regain controlComedy writer Kashana Cauley grew up watching the film Conspiracy Theory, starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, with her parents. She says that's likely her earliest entryway into a world she explores in her debut novel, The Survivalists – it follows a millennial lawyer falling in with a community of doomsday preppers. In this episode, Cauley tells NPR's Juana Summers about the control people might feel preparing for an impending apocalypse, and how that experience is ultimately shaped by our understanding of race in the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Pr...2023-04-0609 min
Consider This from NPRThe Lasting Impact Of Police Brutality On Black FamiliesBlack Americans are killed by police at more than twice the rate of White Americans. And there's a growing number of Black families who have to live with the pain of losing a loved one at the hands of police.NPR's Juana Summers speaks with two women who have been living that reality for years.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org. 2023-04-0511 min
KPR PresentsKPR Presents: NPR's Juana SummersAll Things Considered host and Kansas City native Juana Summers joins Dole Institute of Politics director Audrey Coleman for the 2023 Journalism and Politics Lecture. The February 21st event was part of KPR's year-long celebration of our 70th anniversary.2023-03-2459 min
NPR's Book of the Day'That's hot': Paris Hilton is ready to tell her own storyParis Hilton is ubiquitous with early 2000s pop culture: She graced the cover of magazines, her own reality TV show and even Billboard charts. But the heiress now says she was playing a character – one she built to hide from the trauma she endured earlier in her life. In Paris: The Memoir, Hilton finally takes control of her own narrative. She spoke to NPR's Juana Summers about what made her want to start breaking down the walls between her public persona and her private life, and how paparazzi and influencer culture has changed during her time in the spotlight.2023-03-2309 min
NPR's Book of the DayDina Nayeri wants you to question 'Who Gets Believed'Author Dina Nayeri was young when she found out that there's a stark difference between credibility and belief – and it's a disconnect at the center of her new book, Who Gets Believed?: When the Truth Isn't Enough. Nayeri's family came to the U.S. as refugees from Iran in 1979. As she tells NPR's Juana Summers, that asylum process showed her how subjective belief can be – and she explains why, for her, the meaning of believing continued to shift, through faith and vulnerability, even as she was writing the book.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices...2023-03-2208 min
NPR's Book of the DayFrom the Astros to Colin Kaepernick, two books revisit monumental sports storiesToday's episode is all about sports. First, The Athletic reporter Evan Drellich speaks with NPR's A Martinez about his investigation into the Astros' 2017 World Series win and subsequent cheating scandal, which is closely examined in Drellich's new book, Winning Fixes Everything. Then, NPR's Juana Summers sits down with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick to discuss his new graphic memoir, Change the Game, which revisits how growing up idolizing Black football players led Kaepernick to pick that sport over his promising future in baseball.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-03-1717 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo memoirs tell life-altering stories through illustrationsToday's episode focuses on two pretty different graphic memoirs. First, artist Kendra Neely – who survived the 2015 shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon – speaks to NPR's Juana Summers about processing the trauma and grief following that day's events in her new memoir, Numb to This. Through illustrations, Neely captures the oversaturation she still feels every time news of a shooting breaks. Then, NPR's Eyder Peralta asks Dan Santat about his memoir First Time for Everything, which recounts his coming-of-age trip across Europe with his eighth grade class.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices...2023-03-1018 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Dyscalculia,' Camonghne Felix reckons with heartbreak as a form of traumaThe critically acclaimed poet Camonghne Felix says that people going through breakups are not often treated with the same grace or generosity as those who've experienced self-harm or sexual assault. But in her new memoir, Dyscalculia, she explores the ways romantic pain and loss requires its own kind of grief – and the amount of honesty that it requires to truly heal from heartbreak. In today's episode, she tells NPR's Juana Summers about how she yearned for a book, written by a Black woman, that immersed itself in that process – and so she ended up having to write her own story....2023-03-0609 min
Consider This from NPRLove Is In The Air—And On The ShelvesSales of romance novels were up in 2022, with a surge of about 52 percent for sales of print copies, according to Publishers Weekly. That's despite an overall dip in book sales last year.Still, there's a longstanding social stigma against romance novels, as they're often written off as frivolous, or even shameful.NPR's Juana Summers visits a group of readers who are loud and proud about their love for the genre. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis...2023-02-1411 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'The Survivalists,' doomsday prepping becomes a way to regain controlComedy writer Kashana Cauley grew up watching the film Conspiracy Theory, starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, with her parents. She says that's likely her earliest entryway into a world she explores in her debut novel, The Survivalists – it follows a millennial lawyer falling in with a community of doomsday preppers. In this episode, Cauley tells NPR's Juana Summers about the control people might feel preparing for an impending apocalypse, and how that experience is ultimately shaped by our understanding of race in the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Pr...2023-01-3108 min
NPR's Book of the Day'You Just Need to Lose Weight' aims to change your thinking about being 'fat'Author and podcast host Aubrey Gordon brings up an important reminder early in today's episode: In the United States, the average size is plus-sized. And yet there's an overwhelmingly negative connotation attached to both the word "fat" and to fat bodies. Gordon explores those societal taboos – as well as some of the misinformation surrounding them – in her new book, You Just Need to Lose Weight. She tells NPR's Juana Summers that there's a lot of power in reframing concerns about body image, especially when it comes to addressing judgments we may hold against ourselves.Learn more about sponsor mess...2023-01-2308 min
Consider This from NPRLessons From The 2011 Debt Ceiling StandoffThe U.S. will hit its borrowing limit on Thursday, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and her department will need to take "extraordinary measures" to avoid default.That means the clock is ticking for Congress to take action to raise the debt ceiling. For the moment, though, Democrats and Republicans are in a staring match.House Republicans say they won't raise the limit without significant spending cuts. The White House says it won't negotiate over it.Juana Summers talks with two people who've been here before: Jason Furman, who was an economic advisor...2023-01-1810 min
Life KitPushing back against 'anti-fatness'All Things Considered host Juana Summers interviews Aubrey Gordon, author of the book " 'You Just Need To Lose Weight': And 19 Other Myths About Fat People." Gordon explains how the concept of 'anti-fatness' keeps fat people on the margins of society.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-01-1719 min
NPR's Book of the DayA futuristic novel about the powerful escaping to space echoes today's worldAuthor Tochi Onyebuchi says that a majority of space stories he's come across favor those in power. Rich white people get to escape in spaceships, whereas less affluent Black and brown people are left behind on an increasingly inhabitable Earth. His new science-fiction novel Goliath gets at this power imbalance, and the author spoke to Juana Summers about how it tells us so much about racial and economic disparities right now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-01-0308 min
It's Been a MinuteA critic's love letter to Black women in popIn this conversation from April 2022, former guest host Juana Summers sits down with author Danyel Smith to chat about her book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop. They talk all about Black women in music — like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson and Whitney Houston — whose true genius and contributions have not yet been fully recognized. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-12-2731 min
Consider This from NPRAnxiety Is Up. Here Are Some Tips On How To Manage It.The number of Americans experiencing anxiety has been rising, especially since the start of the pandemic. There also aren't enough providers to meet the need, making it tough to access proper treatment for millions of Americans. NPR's Juana Summers talks to Catherine Ettman, a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, about how the pandemic caused anxiety to spike.And NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee shares some strategies that could help manage anxiety. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going...2022-12-2211 min
NPR's Book of the DayPatti Smith's photography and Kevin Nealon's caricatures offer a new perspectivePatti Smith and Kevin Nealon are both stars for very different reasons; one is a punk legend, the other a standup comedian and SNL alum. But they have something important in common – they both find inspiration in creating visual projects. In today's episode, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Smith about her new photography collection, A Book of Days, and what she describes as the "sacred atmosphere of the polaroid." Then, Here & Now's Celeste Headlee sits down with Nealon to discuss his book of celebrity caricatures, I Exaggerate, and what it takes to perfectly capture a beloved character.Learn mo...2022-12-1620 min
NPR's Book of the Day'We Deserve Monuments' highlights a queer, Black love story amidst a family mysteryIn Jas Hammonds' YA novel, We Deserve Monuments, high school senior Avery is faced with moving from Washington, D.C. to her mom's small hometown in Georgia to be closer to Mama Letty, her aging grandma. But as she grapples with her new surroundings and with a dark, family secret, she also falls in love with the girl next door. In this episode, Hammonds talks to NPR's Juana Summers about the themes of family and identity in their debut book – and why they kind of think of it as "Gilmore Girls, but make it Black and gay."Learn mo...2022-12-1508 min
NPR's Book of the DayNPR recommends our favorite books of 2022, including Jennette McCurdy's memoirIt's the most wonderful time of the year – NPR's annual Books We Love! On today's episode, our host Andrew Limbong sits down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to discuss some of the titles on this year's roundup, which includes more than 400 recommendations. Then, Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with the author of one of the most popular books on the list: Jennette McCurdy. She opens up about her memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, which reckons with her childhood as a Nickelodeon star in an abusive household.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-0918 min
Consider This from NPRChina's Outspoken GenerationThe protests in China may have been silenced, for now. But could this be the start of a new political awakening among young people in the country? Host Juana Summers talks to Yangyang Cheng, a Fellow at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center, and Professor Mary Gallagher, who directs the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan about why this is happening now.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org. 2022-12-0112 min
NPR's Book of the DayMichelle Obama talks marriage, motherhood and 'going high' in 'The Light We Carry'Michelle Obama wants young people to know "going high" isn't about being complacent – it's about being strategic while pushing for change. In this episode, the former first lady sits down with NPR's Juana Summers to discuss her new book, The Light We Carry, and the toolkit she relies on to navigate the realities of partnership, parenthood and privilege.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-11-1609 min
Consider This from NPRMichelle Obama On Parenting, Partnerships And Political ActionEven a former first lady who's lived an extraordinary life has ordinary and relatable fears. NPR All Things Considered host Juana Summers sat down with Michelle Obama, who talked about how she navigates the world, even when it feels like things are at their "lowest point," and about her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times."In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org. 2022-11-1510 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo books examine how we listen to music and why it resonates with usThe two books in today's episode explore how we construct meaning from the music we listen to. First, record producer Susan Rogers talks to WBUR's Robin Young about her book, This Is What It Sounds Like, which breaks down the science behind what draws different types of listeners to particular songs. Then, author Francesca Royster traces the relationship between Black identity and country music in her book, Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions. She tells NPR's Juana Summers that as a queer Black woman, listening to country can feel a lot like coming out.Learn more about sponsor...2022-11-0420 min
Consider This from NPRWhat Do Young Voters in Wisconsin Want?Elections are tight in many parts of the US these days. They certainly are in the battleground state of Wisconsin, where the last two presidential elections were decided by very thin margins. This year's midterms could be just as tight in the state. For Democrats, who are hoping to pick up a US Senate seat in Wisconsin, a key factor will be turnout among young voters. NPR's Juana Summers talked to three Wisconsin voters under the age of 30 to find out what issues are driving them to the polls this year. In participating regions, you'll also...2022-10-3114 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo novels by Namwali Serpell explore borders and the mixed-race familyIn this episode, we hear two interviews with author Namwali Serpell. Her two novels look at some variation on what it means to be part of a mixed-race family. First, NPR's Scott Simon talks to Serpell about her 2019 debut The Old Drift in which the author considers how immigrants that came to Zambia gave the country a new identity through unity and love. Then, Serpell and NPR's Juana Summers discuss her second novel The Furrows, which looks at grief – and how it doesn't necessarily get easier with time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-1416 min
NPR's Book of the DayDick Ebersol's autobiography 'From Saturday Night to Sunday Night' spans his careerDick Ebersol was a major player in the world of American entertainment until his retirement over a decade ago. He co-created Saturday Night Live, and created Sunday Night Football, which was once the most watched television program in America. In this episode, we get a glimpse of Ebersol's 40-year career as he talks with NPR hosts Ari Shapiro and Juana Summers about his new autobiography From Saturday Night to Sunday Night. We also hear from Ebersol how he coped with some of the worst, tragic moments in his life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-0608 min
NPR's Book of the DayA futuristic novel about the powerful escaping to space echoes today's worldAuthor Tochi Onyebuchi says that a majority of space stories he's come across favor those in power. Rich and white people get to escape in spaceships, whereas less affluent Black and brown people are left behind on an increasingly inhabitable Earth. His new science-fiction novel Goliath gets at this power imbalance, and the author spoke to Juana Summers about how it tells us so much about racial and economic disparities right now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-09-2908 min
Consider This from NPRScandals? What Scandals? The NFL Keeps Surging.The NFL has dealt with plenty of scandal this century, but this offseason was pretty rough. Accusations of racist hiring practices, star players charged with sexual assault, and owners behaving badly have all been embarrassments for the league. None of that has affected the bottom line. TV ratings are as high as ever and NFL programs dominate the Nielsen top ten. Our host Juana Summers talks to Kevin Draper, sports reporter for the New York Times, about what, if anything, can slow down the NFL juggernaut. In participating regions, you'll also hear...2022-09-2314 min
Consider This from NPRStill Reeling, Uvalde Goes Back To SchoolStudents in Uvalde, Texas are going back to school for the first time since a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School back in May. But parents and kids are still worried about security in the district — and some families are opting to homeschool instead of going back in-person.NPR's Juana Summers spent a week in Uvalde speaking with families about how the community is trying to move forward — and balance education with the need to keep students safe.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sens...2022-09-0114 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Electable,' Ali Vitali explores the glass ceiling for women in politicsIn Electable: Why America Hasn't Put a Woman in the White House... Yet, author Ali Vitali explores why the glass ceiling separating women from the highest office is still intact. Vitali and Juana Summers talk about why it wasn't possible to elect a woman in 2020 – and the importance of female representation in politics for America's future.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-09-0109 min
Consider This from NPRAs Climate Change Drives More Disasters, What Can We Learn From 'Katrina Babies'?It's been 17 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, permanently changing life for many people across the country.Over a thousand were killed, and many more were displaced. The city suffered billions of dollars of damage. New Orleans has slowly recovered over the years, but for many, the trauma of the natural disaster lingers on. NPR's Juana Summers talks with filmmaker Edward Buckles Jr. about his new documentary, 'Katrina Babies,' which explores the trauma experienced by families and children from Hurricane Katrina. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news...2022-08-3112 min
State of the World from NPREurope's largest nuclear power plant is at riskNPR's Juana Summers talks with Olena Pareniuk of the Institute for Safety Problems of Nuclear Power Plants of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine about the threat to the Zaporizhzhia power plant.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-08-1704 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn new memoir, Sen. Tim Scott details the second chances he's gottenIn an interview with NPR's Juana Summers, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina talks about the second chances he's been given by his mother and his constituents, which he also details in his new memoir America: A Redemption Story. Scott reflects on his struggles with self image growing up, the doubts he had as a young Black man in high school, and what he wished President Trump would have done during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-08-1708 min
It's Been a MinuteRussia's long played with U.S. racial politics. Brittney Griner is the latest exampleWhat does Brittney Griner's hypervisibility as a tall, queer, Black woman have to do with her 9-year sentence in a Russian prison? A lot, according to historian Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, who studies race and Blackness in Russia. She chats with guest host Tracie Hunte about what Griner's detainment means for Black queer folks who travel and the antagonism surrounding the case.Then, Tracie talks about the big moment Nigerian pop culture is having in the U.S. She is joined by Nigerian American filmmaker and artist Amarachi Nwosu to discuss why this is happening now and how Nigeria's...2022-08-1334 min
NPR's Book of the DayMark Leibovich details the price of blind loyalty under Donald Trump in new bookAs the House's committee hearings on Jan. 6 continue, today's episode offers some context from The Atlantic reporter Mark Leibovich, who has a new book out this month titled Thank You For Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission. He sits down with Juana Summers to talk about the price of blind loyalty under the Trump administration, and how that affected the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-07-1808 min
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike BlinderMeet Juana Summers, NPR’s new cohost of 'All Things Considered'Juana Summers knew she wanted to be a reporter since high school in Kansas City, where she started writing for her school newspaper. After graduating in 2009 from the University of Missouri with a degree in Convergence Journalism, she has quickly established a remarkable career with reporting positions covering politics for CNN, AP, Mashable and National Public Radio (NPR). Summers will join All Things Considered Starting on June 27th, filling the hosting position left vacant by Audie Cornish and will be joining the show at a time when questions about NPR’s diversity in its internal structure and with...2022-06-2724 min
The NPR Politics PodcastAAPI Voters In Nevada Talk Economy, Inflation; Gun Legislation Moves Through CongressAhead of those elections, NPR held discussions with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in the Nevada about their concerns and priorities ahead of the midterms, ranging from the cost of living to gun violence.Then, a look at what Congress is doing to address gun violence in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, and whether any legislation has a chance of passing.Read more: https://www.npr.org/1103894544This episode: congressional correspondents Kelsey Snell and Susan Davis, political correspondent Juana Summers and political reporter Barbara Sprunt2022-06-1514 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Big Feelings:' Advice on how to be okay... when things are not okayThe last couple of years have been tough for everyone, and dealing with the plethora of emotions they have brought on can be complicated for many adults. In their new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy explore seven emotions that they found particularly difficult to overcome: uncertainty, comparison, anger, burnout, perfectionism, despair, and regret. In an interview with Juana Summers on It's Been a Minute, the authors talk about how they don't intend the book to be self-help, but rather an invitation for people to learn how to...2022-06-0614 min
The NPR Politics PodcastJohn Legend On His Criminal Justice ActivismMost people know John Legend as an award-winning actor and musician. But he also has a long record of political activism. He talked to political correspondent Juana Summers about his latest push for criminal justice reform: endorsing progressive candidates in local prosecutor or district attorney's races.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow and political correspondent Juana Summers. Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR...2022-05-2810 minThe NPR Politics PodcastJohn Legend On His Criminal Justice ActivismMost people know John Legend as an award-winning actor and musician. But he also has a long record of political activism. He talked to political correspondent Juana Summers about his latest push for criminal justice reform: endorsing progressive candidates in local prosecutor or district attorney's races.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow and political correspondent Juana Summers. Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR...2022-05-2810 min
The Limits with Jay WilliamsIt's Been a Minute: Danyel Smith On Black Women Who Defined Pop In 'Shine Bright'This week, we're letting our friends at It's Been a Minute take over our feed. In this episode, guest host Juana Summers talks with Danyel Smith about her new memoir, Shine Bright: A Personal History of Black Women in Pop. As a previous editor-in-chief for both Billboard and Vibe magazines, host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast, and longtime music reporter, she uses her expertise to spotlight the stories of pop powerhouses like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson, Whitney Houston, and more.In her book, Smith crafts a love letter to Black women in pop, capturing the...2022-05-2431 minThe NPR Politics PodcastAre Other Rights Really At Risk If Roe Is Overturned?It depends how the final opinion is written. And, President Biden said that voters need to elect more Democrats in order to ensure their rights are protected. The remark frustrated some young activists. Young voters turned out at near-record levels in 2020, but many have softened in their support of President Biden because they feel he has not delivered on the policy promises that are most important to them.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, demographics and culture correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and politics and racial justice correspondent Juana Summers.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening...2022-05-0514 min
NPR's Book of the DayDanica Roem reclaims her own story in her memoir 'Burn the Page'In 2017, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender woman in office when she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. In her new memoir, Burn the Page, she writes about the experiences that got her to that moment, the women who inspired her, and the ways in which she reclaimed her own narrative. In an interview on All Things Considered, Roem told Juana Summers that she wrote about things other politicians might try to bury to take control of her own narrative. She says her motto "be vulnerable enough to be visible" has empowered and liberated her in her...2022-05-0208 minThe NPR Politics PodcastRepublicans Have Momentum With Voters. It Might Be Enough for a Wave in November.In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 47% of registered voters surveyed said they are more likely to vote for the Republican in their district, as opposed to 44% who said they preferred a Democrat. Because congressional districts across the U.S. are drawn in a way that broadly favors Republicans, Democrats need a national lead of at least a few points to break even. The last time Republicans were up in our poll, in 2014, the party won control of both the House and the Senate.Despite Democrats' projected losses, though, it could still be a good year for...2022-04-2924 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo memoirs that celebrate the influence of Black female artistsWho made you the person you are? Today, we bring you two interviews from Black female authors who explore the impact that musicians, writers, and actresses had on their own artistic careers. First, Margo Jefferson, Pulitzer prize culture critic and celebrated memoirist, speaks to Ari Shapiro on All Things Considered about mixing memoir and criticism in her book to show both power and vulnerability. Then, Danyel Smith talks to Juana Summers on It's Been a Minute, about the history of Black women in music and how she hopes to give them the respect they deserve.Learn more about...2022-04-2921 min
It's Been a MinuteThe power in owning your 'Big Feelings'Guest host Juana Summers speaks with co-authors Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy about their new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. In the book, Liz and Mollie explore seven emotions that they found particularly difficult to overcome — uncertainty, anger, burnout, comparison, perfectionism, despair and grief. With hopes to normalize conversations on these "big feelings," they talk about the power in owning and sharing their emotions and what they've gained in the process.You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.Learn more about sp...2022-04-2621 min
It's Been a MinuteCOVID travel mask mandates drop; plus, 'Oprahdemics'With travel mask mandates dropping, increasing cases, and more COVID variants, precaution exhaustion is real, but the pandemic is far from over. Guest host Juana Summers talks with science writer Katherine J. Wu of The Atlantic about how the U.S. has moved from a collective approach to an individual-focused mindset in its handling of the pandemic.Then, Juana is joined by Kellie Carter Jackson and Leah Wright Rigueur, hosts of the new Oprahdemics podcast, to talk about Oprah Winfrey's reign as 'Queen of Talk' and her influence on the culture. You can follow us on...2022-04-2232 min
It's Been a MinuteDanyel Smith highlights Black women who defined pop music in 'Shine Bright'Guest host Juana Summers talks with Danyel Smith about her new memoir, Shine Bright: A Personal History of Black Women in Pop. As a previous editor-in-chief for both Billboard and Vibe magazines, host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast, and longtime music reporter, Danyel uses her expertise to spotlight the stories of pop powerhouses like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson, Whitney Houston, and more. Danyel crafts a love letter to Black women in pop, capturing the intimate details of who they were, their influence on her, and how their music changed pop forever.You can follow us on Twitter...2022-04-1931 min
It's Been a MinuteEtsy sellers on strike; plus, the creators of 'ROAR'From homemade candles to jewelry, leather goods to cloth masks, online marketplace Etsy has been a haven for makers looking to sell their goods and build small businesses for themselves. But with fees increasing, some sellers are frustrated and have gone on strike. Guest host Juana Summers is joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Charity Scott to learn more about how sellers feel and what it means for online shopping.Then, Juana is joined by GLOW creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch to chat about their upcoming Apple TV+ series, ROAR.You can follow us on...2022-04-1530 min
NPR's Book of the Day'The Last Suspicious Holdout' looks at how humans keep on believingAuthor Ladee Hubbard's new collection of short stories, The Last Suspicious Holdout, all take place in a nameless, majority Black suburb in the 90s and early 2000s. The stories all connect and intertwine with each other over time; telling the story of this community. Hubbard told NPR's Juana Summers that she was "interested in people that keep going, that survive hardships and find a way to keep believing and working towards things getting better" and those transformations were emblematic of the community as a whole.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy...2022-03-3109 minThe NPR Politics PodcastThe Senate Surprised Itself By Passing A Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time PermanentOn top of aid to Ukraine and a trillion-dollar budget, Congress reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act and passed legislation which makes lynching a federal hate crime.They also voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but only because some senators who were opposed reportedly didn't know the vote was happening.And Black Americans are mobilizing in support of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman on the high court. Hearings begin next week.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, acting...2022-03-1828 minState of the World from NPRCan Ukraine really win this war?As the fighting enters its fourth week in Ukraine, a question looms: could Ukraine actually win? NPR's Juana Summers talks with CEPA's Steven Horrell about the prospects of Russian defeat in Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-03-1705 minThe NPR Politics PodcastChanges To Texas Voting Rules Worry Older Voters And Those With DisabilitiesElection officials said more than 15,000 mail-in ballots weren't completed properly after the state imposed new voting rules governing Tuesday's primary races.Election workers received thousands of calls from voters with questions and some vulnerable Texans opted to vote in person for the first time in years to ensure their ballot would be counted.Similar rule changes have been imposed in more than a dozen states since the 2020 election.This episode: voting reporter Miles Parks, politics and racial justice correspondent Juana Summers, and KUT reporter Ashley Lopez.Connect:Email the show at...2022-03-0214 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: January 21stKamala Harris made history when she became the first woman and the first woman of color to serve as vice president. But in an often thankless job, and tasked with a portfolio of politically thorny issues, her first year in office was a mixed bag. Also, a pollster who has spent more than two decades speaking with young people explains what motivates Gen-Z voters — and why politicians will ignore them at their peril.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and political correspondent Juana Summers. Connect:Email the sh...2022-01-2126 minThe NPR Politics PodcastPresident Biden calls for filibuster changes to pass voting rights billsIn a fiery speech in Atlanta Tuesday, President Biden urged the Senate to change filibuster rules in order to pass new voting rights protections. But Senate Democrats are divided on filibuster changes, and voting rights advocates say fiery remarks are not enough in the wake of laws passed in 19 states that restrict ballot access.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, and political correspondent Juana Summers.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter....2022-01-1214 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: January 7thThe justices are considering whether the federal mandates governing private employers and healthcare staff are constitutional. And Republicans who back Trump's election lies are running for election administration offices across the country.This episode: politics correspondent Juana Summers, labor correspondent Andrea Hsu, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and voting and disinformation reporter Miles Parks.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2022-01-0726 minThe NPR Politics PodcastOur Favorite Political Music of 2021Miles Parks, Juana Summers, and Ayesha Rascoe are joined by Stephen Thompson of NPR Music to discuss their favorite political music of the year.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2021-12-3117 minThe NPR Politics PodcastGun Control Activists Are Training To Run For OfficeFollowing in the footsteps of Lucy McBath, a Georgia Democrat who won a seat in the House of Representatives after her son was shot and killed, gun control activists across the country are training to run for office at the local, state, and federal level. They face an entrenched political climate that has doomed substantive action on the issue for decades.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, politics correspondent Juana Summers, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook...2021-12-1614 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWhy Two Experts Think The Supreme Court Is Prepared To Roll Back Roe V. WadeThe Supreme Court heard arguments for a case that challenges the foundation of Roe v. Wade, the decision that originally made abortion legal. In their questioning, the conservative justices seemed primed to overturn the fifty year old precedent. That decision would radically change abortion access in the United States.This episode: political correspondent Juana Summers, legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, and Mary Ziegler, author of Abortion And The Law In America.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.2021-12-0213 minThe NPR Politics PodcastDemocrats Say They Have A Plan To Overcome 2022 HeadwindsDemocrats say they will prioritize sustained outreach to communities of color and clear messages about how they think they have improved people's lives. But, if history is any guide, there is plenty of reason for skepticism.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Juana Summers, and congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell.|Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find...2021-11-1714 min
The Last Black Man StandingMind Ya D@mn Business!Tune in right now. We discuss Asian Hate and how America has handled it. We also ask the question, "How long will Blacks put up with the BS?" Lastly, we imagine the possibility of a place where Black people live peacefully without the ills of American culture. Is it possible? Find out.
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The NPR Politics PodcastHow Young Activists Are Working With America's Oldest PresidentMany young progressive groups were openly hostile to Joe Biden's primary campaign, but they rallied to support him once he secured the nomination. Now, his administration regularly meets with young organizers—who are hoping to increase their representation in the halls of power.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Juana Summers, and White House correspondent Scott Detrow.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support yo...2021-02-2514 min
Pinball ProfileEpisode 270: Juana Summers
As a member of the IFPA Women’s Advisory Board, Juana is helping making our hobby better for everyone. Enjoy this conversation with one of pinball’s finest.Also check out Juana on NPR, and on this excellent discussion on Backbox Pinball Podcast: http://www.backboxpinballpodcast.com/diversitypanel
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Backbox Pinball PodcastSpecial Episode: Let's Talk About Diversity!Black Lives Matter.
Please join us for a discussion on how we can help make our pinball spaces safe for BIPOC and more diverse . We talk about the announcements from the IFPA, the statements from some of the manufactures and our feelings as players, TD's, content creators and more. I hope that this is the first of may discussions. The members of the panel include Juana Summers, Jessica Kent, Josh Sharpe, Steven Bowden and Jack Danger.
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Backbox Pinball PodcastWomen's Advisory Board (WAB) RoundtableLet's meet the rest of the WAB! We are joined by Olivia Helm, Juana Summers and Anna Wolk in a roundtable discussion about the WAB, their involvement and where they see the board heading in 2020. Also, find out who hates Paragon and who loves the sound of the screaming librarian from Ghostbusters!
Recorded on January 19, 2020
Photo Credits: Olivia Helm, Charmcore Photography (Juana) and Orange Photography (Anna)
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It's Been a MinuteAn All-Politics Mid-Year SpecialAs the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination heats up, New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers and Associated Press national political reporter Juana Summers join Sam for a look at the big threads running through politics right now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2019-07-3025 min
Politics with Amy Walter"The X Factor": Will Joe Biden Reshape the Race?Joe Biden officially announced that he is running for the nation's top job on Thursday. As candidate number 20, he is entering a historically crowded race. Does he have what it takes to stand out from the pack?
We check in with two campaign reporters, Juana Summers from The Associated Press, and Annie Linskey from The Washington Post, who tell us about what voters seem to be looking for when trying to choose between the candidates.
For our Biden digest, we turn to Mike Memoli, of NBC News, who has been following Biden's career on the na...2019-04-2646 min
It's Been a MinuteWeekly Wrap: The Mueller Report, Notre Dame, 2020 FundraisingThe U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted version of Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Where do things stand now that it's out? After a massive fire destroyed portions of the centuries-old Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, billions of dollars have already been pledged to rebuild it. Plus, what does a historically black, all-male college's decision to begin accepting transgender men signal about cultural attitudes toward gender? Sam is joined this week by NPR lead political editor Domenico Montanaro and Associated Press national political reporter Juana Summers.Learn more about sponsor message choices...2019-04-1938 min
It's Been a MinuteWeekly Wrap: Ford-Kavanaugh Fall-Out, Midterms, Meghan MarkleIt's Friday: Sam is getting through the week with Juana Summers (@jmsummers), national political reporter for The AP, and Ben Terris (@bterris), feature reporter for The Washington Post. They're talking reaction to the Ford-Kavanaugh hearing, President Trump's lengthy news conference, and the SEC suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Plus, Sam talks to journalist and author Annie Lowrey about universal basic income and how it could work in the U.S. Don't forget: buy tickets to our next Los Angeles live show at kpcc.org/inpersonLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy...2018-09-2838 min
It's Been a MinuteWeekly Wrap: "Look Over There."We gon' be alright with Sam and these two guests this week: Morning Edition and Up First host Steve Inskeep and CNN Politics Senior Writer Juana Summers. The real Puerto Rico death toll, insulin prices, and baked beans, plus trade talk with Soumaya Keynes of The Economist. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org and tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2018-06-0848 min
It's Been a MinuteWeekly Wrap: "War of Worlds."Recode Senior Editor Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) and CNN Politics Senior Writer Juana Summers (@jmsummers) join Sam to talk about the week that was: Hawaii's ballistic missile alert, the government shutdown, a renewed debate over net neutrality, and a report on White House staff turnover. Also three things you're not hearing about Puerto Rico and a call to a listener in Anchorage, Alaska. It's all capped off with the best things that happened to listeners all week. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and...2018-01-1941 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short StoriesRD Blackmore - The Short Stories by R.D. BlackmorePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/300373 to listen full audiobooks. Title: RD Blackmore - The Short Stories Author: R.D. Blackmore Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 44 minutes Release date: May 4, 2017 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: The Short Stories Of RD Blackmore. The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. Blackmore was one to succeed as...2017-05-0405 min
The Afterparty Podcast /w Strip Club Concierge Las Vegas!Founders founder not concerned about craft beer label (Episode 73)We talk with Dave Engbers and Jeremy Kosmicki of Founders Brewing Co. about their tough early years and their plans following their partial sale to Spanish brewery Mahou San Miguel.
We also talk with Mashable's Juana Summers about beer on the presidential campaign trail and North Korea's beer aspirations.2015-08-2100 min