Sam Amidon is a singer-songwriter on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar, but he's mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes. He spoke to NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom Casciato about his Vermont upbringing and how he pairs the sounds of traditional folk music to those of free jazz and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sam Amidon mines the 'intensity & strangeness' of tradition to make music uniquely his own

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Fraught negotiations continue nearly seven months into the war in Gaza. A Hamas delegation left Cairo and is expected to return with a response to the latest cease-fire proposal. Secretary of State Blinken pressed not just for a cease-fire and hostage release, but for much more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Meantime, the Israeli bombardment continues with Rafah in its sights. Amna Nawaz reports. 
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Israeli barrage on Gaza continues as cease-fire, hostage release negotiations resume

In our news wrap Monday, at least 45 people died in flash floods in western Kenya, Ukraine appealed for quick delivery of Western weapons as it gave more ground in the east, weekend tornadoes in Oklahomas killed four people and injured at least a hundred and the FDA will begin regulating new medical tests developed by labs to see if they work.
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Protests show no signs of letting up and universities are handling their respective situations differently. Columbia University warned of mass temporary suspensions, state troopers were called in at Texas and nearly 300 people were arrested at other schools over the weekend. Geoff Bennett has perspectives from student protesters and discusses their demands of divestment with Charlie Eaton. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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India has seen its stature grow on the world stage. Led by populist Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world's biggest democracy has grown its economy and its geopolitical influence. But an investigation by The Washington Post adds new evidence to allegations that India is trying to murder some of its critics, even on American soil. William Brangham discussed the report with Greg Miller.
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Indian government accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S.

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including protests of the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses and the impact on the 2024 presidential race could be growing and Republicans previously critical of Donald Trump express support for his 2024 campaign. 
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Sam Amidon mines the 'intensity & strangeness' of tradition to make music uniquely his own

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