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- Afghanistan Ambassador To U.S. Discusses U.S. Security Talks With The TalibanNPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S., about the latest attack in her country and U.S. security talks with the Taliban.5 min
- Can U.K.’s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here’s What To KnowBritain's prime minister vows to bring the country out of the European Union at the end of October — deal or no deal. Here are some of the key challenges he faces.4 min
- How Much Influence Can The U.S. Exert On What’s Happening In Hong Kong?NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kurt Tong, former consul general to Hong Kong and Macau, about the influence the U.S. can exert on the situation in Hong Kong.4 min
- From London To Sydney, Protesters Stood In Solidarity With Hong Kong This WeekendFrom London to Sydney, Hong Kongers faced off against patriotic Chinese highlighting a clash in values and perceptions of the months-long protests that have rocked Hong Kong.4 min
- NYPD Officer Involved In The Chokehold Death Of Eric Garner Fired By The DepartmentThe officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner has been fired by the New York City Police Department.4 min
- Carl Safina: What Do Animals Tell Us About Ourselves — And Our Place In The World?Ecologist Carl Safina says humans aren't the only ones who love, grieve, or think. He argues if animals are more complex then we once thought, shouldn't we reconsider the ethics of how we treat them?14 min
- Frans de Waal: What Qualities Make A Good Leader … In Chimpanzees?What makes an "alpha male?" Primatologist Frans de Waal says we often get it wrong. His research shows that alpha males possess leadership traits like generosity, peacekeeping, and empathy.12 min
- Denise Herzing: Do Dolphins Have A Language?We know that dolphins make distinctive clicks and whistles. But is that a language? Researcher Denise Herzing thinks it might be — and for the past 35 years — she's been working on unlocking it.12 min
- Barbara King: Do Animals Grieve?In 2018, an orca made headlines when she carried her dead calf on her back for weeks. Barbara King says this was a display of animal grief and explains how this changes our relationship with animals.13 min
- With Steph Curry Donation, Howard University Brings Back Golf TeamThough Curry's representatives wouldn't confirm how much money he is donating to Howard University's golf program, they did confirm it will be a seven-figure commitment over the next six years.2 min
About Metropocalypse
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Explosions and smoke-filled tunnels. Frustrated riders and epic commutes. This is the new normal on Washington’s Metro. Metropocalypse, a weekly podcast from WAMU 88.5, explores the unprecedented plan…
to rebuild tracks and re-engineer culture on the nation’s second largest transit system. Send questions & ideas to [email protected].
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