Adrian Florido
Stories
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Rapper BG's lyrics will face government scrutiny. Is it a violation of free speech?
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with attorney Alexandra Kazarian about the ways in which rap lyrics are used in the criminal justice system.
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How fibers spun from gelatin could help reduce textile waste
Michael Rivera, an assistant professor with The ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about dissolvable fibers made from gelatin.
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Amid the Starliner delay, a former astronaut discusses being stuck in space
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with retired astronaut Terry Virts about what the Boeing Starliner astronauts might going through being in space longer than they thought they would be.
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A new podcast unearths details about the life of Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel was one of the biggest stars of Latin pop music. A new podcast delves into his early life in Ciudad Juarez, and the taboo of queerness in Mexican culture.
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Choir Memorializs Tragedy Of Hurricane Maria 1 Year After It Made Landfall
At 6:15 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on the shores of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. One year later to the minute, and at the same spot, a choir memorialized that tragedy with song.
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Hawaii Residents Make The Most Of Hurricane Lane's Rain
Hurricane Lane dumped more than four feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island, but some residents made the most of it.
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Hurricane Lane Dumps More Than 30 Inches Of Rain On Parts Of Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lane continues to hit Hawaii and dumped more than 30 inches of rain on the Big Island Thursday night into Friday morning. The storm has caused road closures and landslides.
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Off The Coast Of Hawaii, Hurricane Lane Dumps Sheets Of Rain
Lane is a powerful storm with an uncertain trajectory. Even though it has weakened somewhat over the past day, it's expected that the storm will cause considerable damage in the Hawaiian islands.
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Hurricane Lane Is Beginning To Bear Down On Hawaii
Hurricane Lane is approaching Hawaii and residents are preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and high surf.
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In Hawaii, Residents And Officials Are Scrambling To Prepare For Hurricane Lane
Hawaii is bracing for a hit by Hurricane Lane. The storm strengthened overnight, and the governor has issued an emergency proclamation to speed the state's preparations.
