Michel Martin
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Politics
As the election nears, the swing state of Pennsylvania is a major focus
What’s the political debate like in a swing ward -- in a swing town -- in a swing county -- in a swing state? We travel to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
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Asia
U.S. officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training
The U.S. said that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations. That raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Politics
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey faces a tough reelection battle in Pennsylvania
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about his reelection bid.
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Israel steps up its campaign in northern Gaza to thwart efforts by Hamas to rebuild
Hospitals in north Gaza are either under full siege or not able to get the supplies they need. People are trapped under rubble. Civil defense officials say they were fired on and have stopped work.
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Politics
A Pennsylvania farming family struggles to find their place in Trump's GOP
On a visit to a sprawling history-rich farmer's market and a family farm, NPR asks people with agricultural and rural interests, what's on your mind as you cast your vote?
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Politics
As Election Day nears, NPR and WHYY host live event to talk to Pa. swing voters
Surrogates for the major presidential candidates made closing arguments at an event in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania is a battleground state, and there are less than two weeks to go until Election Day.
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Politics
Hispanic voters speak out in Allentown, Pa., a majority Latino city
The former steel town of Allentown, Pa., has become a majority minority city. NPR's Michel Martin asks a bipartisan group of Latino voters what informs their votes?
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As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, Israel refuses to acknowledge its nuclear program
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Victor Gilinsky, a former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, about Israel's nuclear capabilities. It's believed Israel has around 90 warheads.
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Politics
'Morning Edition' hosts share their election reporting from Pennsylvania
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Morning Edition co-hosts Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep about their reporting from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania two weeks before the general election.
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Politics
Pennsylvania's top elections official on conspiracies, the voting process and what to expect on election night
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pennsylvania's top elections official, Al Schmidt, about how the commonwealth is preparing for the Election Day vote count.
