Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill banning law enforcement and ICE from wearing masks
Federal immigration agents and other law enforcement officials will be banned from covering their faces under a new bill in California.
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In Sudan, a paramilitary group is on the verge of taking over a major city
A Sudanese paramilitary group at war with the army is on the verge of taking control of a historic city in Western Darfur. This is happening as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the country.
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Inside the largest gathering of unionized tradeswomen in the world, talk of tariffs
Women make up only 4 percent of construction workers on job sites working with tools. Some are worried that tariffs on building supplies will slow down commercial building construction.
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How religion shaped Charlie Kirk's politics and his legacy
We look at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's faith, and how it helped form him political beliefs.
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Tens of thousands expected to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service, including Trump
We look at the memorial being held today for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A massive crowd is expected, with President Trump and Vice President Vance also in attendance.
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A new documentary raises questions about the true crime TV show 'To Catch A Predator'
A new documentary looks at the true crime TV program "To Catch A Predator" and its copycats. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with filmmaker David Osit about some of the uncomfortable questions "Predators" raises.
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What Jimmy Kimmel's suspension says about the FCC's influence on broadcasters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with longtime telecommunications lawyer Andrew Jay Schwartzman about the suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel and the influence of the FCC on broadcasters.
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Minnesota lawmakers from across the aisle discuss gun violence and the political climate
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session.
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Politics chat: Government shutdown looms, Kash Patel questioned, Trump attacks media
We look at the potential of a government shutdown, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel being questioned on the Jeffrey Epstein files he refuses to release, and Trump's attacks on the media.
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The latest in the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk
We look at the latest in the case against Tyler Robinson, the young man authorities believe is responsible for the assassination of conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk last week in Utah.