Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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Horsegirl members discuss their new album 'Phonetics On and On'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gigi Reece, Nora Cheng, and Penelope Lowenstein. They formed the band Horsegirl after meeting in the School of Rock. Their new album is "Phonetics On and On."
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Director Christopher Andrews discusses his thriller 'Bring Them Down'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Christopher Andrews about his new thriller, set in rural Ireland, "Bring Them Down."
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As judges move to block Trump's executive orders, who has the ultimate power?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash what happens if the president flouts court orders. Prakash clerked for Assoc. Justice Clarence Thomas.
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How your Shein and Temu orders will be impacted by tariffs on China
The cancellation of a minimum exception for inspections and tariffs on shipments from China threatens some online shipping giants like Shein and Temu.
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Politics chat: Tariffs to go into effect, Musk and federal agencies, Democrats divided
President Trump is teasing new moves in international trade this week, while Elon Musk is trying to continue his blitz through federal agencies.
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A career advice columnist shares the questions she's getting from federal workers
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Alison Green, author of the "Ask a Manager" blog, what questions she's been getting from federal workers amid all the uncertainty caused by the Trump administration.
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A program in Chicago lends rare musical instruments to young, gifted musicians
Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.
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What it means to have a high trade deficit — and why it's not always a bad thing
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with economist Mary Lovely of the Peterson Institute about trade deficits and the role they play in international trade.
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The immigration debate is reframing the religious concept of helping your neighbor
The Trump administration's approach to federal aid programs, especially refugee resettlement, appears to be challenging the approach of faith-based groups to caring for "the stranger."
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In 'Idle Grounds', an idyllic summer with cousins takes a mysterious turn
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Krystelle Bamford about her new novel, "Idle Grounds," which tells the story of young cousins facing grownup truths.