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How the band Hotline TNT's new album 'Raspberry Moon' evolved from a solo project With the new album "Raspberry Moon," Hotline TNT evolves from a solo project by Will Anderson into a full band. Scott Simon
Award-winning food writer Mark Kurlansky discusses his new novel 'Cheesecake' NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mark Kurlansky about his new novel, "Cheesecake." It's a story of New York's restaurant and real estate scenes in the 1980s and, of course, that delectable dessert. Scott Simon
World In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large. Michael Sullivan
National President Trump visits Kerrville, Texas as residents lay their loved ones to rest Trump arrived amid ongoing disaster relief efforts. The area is on edge as more rain is expected this weekend and the first funerals are to be held Saturday. Scott Simon
Books Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading? (This story originally aired on July 7 on All Things Considered.) Andrew Limbong
Health A new study shows promise in a new method to vaccinate vampire bats Vaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to vaccinate bats. Scott Simon
Politics What the federal ruling that blocked Trump's policy on birthright citizenship means NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Vanderbilt University law professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick about class action lawsuits attempting to block Trump administration's policies on birthright citizenship and other issues. Scott Simon
Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan ends Monday. Here's what happens next NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Abdul Feraji, investigative journalist from Afghanistan about the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans in the U.S. on July 14. Scott Simon
Politics Week in Politics: Trump pressures foreign governments on trade President Trump is ratcheting up pressure on foreign governments over trade and the Federal Reserve over interest rates as he tries to steer the U.S. economy. Scott Simon
Embeth Davidtz discusses her directorial debut, 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' NPR's Scott Simon talks with actor Embeth Davidtz about her directorial debut, "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight." It's an adaptation of the book about growing up in Rhodesia before decolonization. Scott Simon