Metropocalypse

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August 18, 2019 Investigating Crime On ‘The Outlaw Ocean’
The ocean is huge, hard to police, and virtually lawless in some places. Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with investigative reporter Ian Urbina about his new book, The Outlaw Ocean.
7 min
August 18, 2019 Far-Right And Leftist Groups Demonstrate In Portland
Events remained primarily peaceful between protesters and counterprotesters, with police mostly keeping groups separated.
3 min
August 18, 2019 Litigating Title IX
Some men accused of sexual assault are filing lawsuits against their universities over Title IX violations. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel.
5 min
August 18, 2019 El Paso Shooting: Hundreds Of Strangers Come To Mourn With Widower At Wife’s Funeral
"Never had so much love in my life," Antonio Basco said Friday as hundreds of people whom he had never met showered him with hugs, blessings and support.
4 min
August 18, 2019 Not My Job: Football Wide Receiver Jerry Rice Gets Quizzed On Hannah Montana
The hall-of-famer who caught many passes from quarterback Joe Montana answers three questions about the Disney teen musical comedy. Originally broadcast Aug. 12, 2017.
9 min
August 18, 2019 Not My Job: We Quiz ‘Pitch Perfect’ Anna Kendrick On Pitching Perfectly
We've invited the Pitch Perfect star to answer three questions about a no-hitter thrown by Pittsburgh Pirate Dock Ellis in June 1970. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2018.
10 min
August 18, 2019 Not My Job: We Quiz Baseball Great Ozzie Smith On ‘The Wizard Of Oz’
Known as "The Wizard" for his magical plays, we asked the former Cardinals shortstop about the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. Originally broadcast May 11, 2019.
10 min
August 18, 2019 Not My Job: We Quiz NBA Coach Mike D’Antoni On Mike, Dan And Tony
We've invited Mike D'Antoni, head coach of the Houston Rockets, to answer questions about Michael Jordan, Dan Quayle, and Tony the Tiger. Originally broadcast Jan. 12, 2019.
11 min
August 17, 2019 The Jonas Brothers Re-Capture The ‘Magic Missing’ By Putting Family First
The Jonas Brothers chat with NPR's Michel Martin about gaining fame young, taking time off and getting back together for the band's latest album, Happiness Begins.
0 min
August 17, 2019 Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience
The Hong Kong protesters are appealing to U.S. authorities and to international travelers as they press their government to keep its distance from Beijing.
3 min

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