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Fargo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tovia Smith: A Career of Impactful JournalismTovia Smith, an award-winning NPR National Correspondent, has spent over three decades covering significant stories, from the MeToo movement to major events like the Newtown school shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing. Her work consistently offers nuanced perspectives on complex issues, earning her numerous national awards. Smiths career began at WBUR in 1987 and she co-hosted Here and Now from 1998 to 2000.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. Powered by AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0802 min
Trump's TermsTrump 'gold card' offers rich a fast lane to residency — for $5 millionLawyers' phones are ringing with wealthy foreigners wanting to know more about how to score a "Gold Card" – a glorified green card that would allow them to live and work in the U.S. without going through the usual hassle or red tape. NPR's Tovia Smith reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2025-06-0305 min
Real SeekersJudaism vs. Christianity w/ Courtney SmithFan of the show, Harry Stark, recommended that I touch base and invite on Courtney Smith. She has an expertise in arguing for the truth of Jesus as the Jewish Messiah with Jewish counter-missionaries like Rabbi Tovia Singer!We go over various theological, practical and Messianic prophecy objections from Jews as well as Courtney's own unique take on following the Torah as a Gentile believer in the New Testament today.RSM Blog = https://realseekerministries.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/judaism-vs-christianity-w-courtney-smith/
2025-05-221h 19
The NPR Politics PodcastFree Speech & College CampusesThe Israel-Hamas war has sparked demonstrations on college campuses, igniting the age old debate about the fine line between antisemitism and free speech.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national correspondent Tovia Smith, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the...
2023-12-1421 min
The NPR Politics PodcastFree Speech & College CampusesThe Israel-Hamas war has sparked demonstrations on college campuses, igniting the age old debate about the fine line between antisemitism and free speech.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national correspondent Tovia Smith, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the...
2023-12-1421 min
Consider This from NPRThe Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial costAs the battle over book bans in schools and libraries continues to play out in various states across the U.S., the toll it's taking on librarians is coming at a great cost — personally and financially.Many librarians are speaking up about fearing for their jobs and safety.Yet some conservative activists see the current fight playing out as necessary to protect children. NPR's Tovia Smith traveled to Louisiana where tensions have been flaring up — pitting librarians against book ban advocates in the local community.In participating regions, you'll also hear a loca...
2023-08-1116 min
Consider This from NPRThe Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial costAs the battle over book bans in schools and libraries continues to play out in various states across the U.S., the toll it's taking on librarians is coming at a great cost — personally and financially.Many librarians are speaking up about fearing for their jobs and safety.Yet some conservative activists see the current fight playing out as necessary to protect children. NPR's Tovia Smith traveled to Louisiana where tensions have been flaring up — pitting librarians against book ban advocates in the local community.In participating regions, you'll also hear a loca...
2023-08-1116 min
Consider This from NPRAuthors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back2023 is on track to beat last year's record when it comes to book bans. The free speech group PEN America counted 2,500 instances of book bans in U.S. schools during the 2021-22 academic year.Author Judy Blume has had a number of her books banned. She spoke to NPR ahead of the release of a documentary about her life, "Judy Blume Forever," streaming on Amazon Prime April 21.And NPR's Tovia Smith spoke to other authors of banned books about how the scrutiny has negatively impacted their sales - and about alternative ways they've found to get...
2023-04-0612 min
Consider This from NPRAuthors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back2023 is on track to beat last year's record when it comes to book bans. The free speech group PEN America counted 2,500 instances of book bans in U.S. schools during the 2021-22 academic year.Author Judy Blume has had a number of her books banned. She spoke to NPR ahead of the release of a documentary about her life, "Judy Blume Forever," streaming on Amazon Prime April 21.And NPR's Tovia Smith spoke to other authors of banned books about how the scrutiny has negatively impacted their sales - and about alternative ways they've found to get...
2023-04-0612 min
The Mass Hysteria Podcast5. The Insane Clown Panic of 1981From creepy Christmas cards to the waves of clown panic, we dive into the spooky side of the these circus acts and how, in 1981, Massachusetts started national clown chaos.
Sources:
Balsamini, Dean, and Melkorka Licea. “Creepy Clown Trend Dates Back to '80s, but This Time It's Different.” New York Post, New York Post, 9 Oct. 2016, nypost.com/2016/10/09/creepy-clown-trend-dates-back-to-80s-but-this-time-its-different/.
CBS Boston. “Reported Creepy Clown Sightings At Mass. Schools Prompt Police Response.” CBS Boston, CBS Boston, 4 Oct. 2016.
Dessem, Matthew. “The Wave of Evil Clown Sightings Is Nothing to...
2021-01-0725 min