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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Dozens rally at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents.
Government Accountability
Immigration
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Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy
Books
New Jersey
Politics

A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries

A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.

3 weeks ago

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Donald Trump stands
Economy
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Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions

The president-elect made the comments in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on immigration, abortion and foreign policy.

3 weeks ago

Supporters of transgender rights hold signs as they rally outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as arguments begin in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Behavioral Health
Gender
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Health Care
LGBTQ
Mental Health
National
Politics
NPR

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here’s how they’re preparing

Nationally, the issue of gender-affirming care for minors was before the Supreme Court this week, after families challenged Tennessee's ban.

3 weeks ago

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Studio 2
Delaware
Elections
LGBTQ

‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 19. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)
Economy
Elections
Government
Government Accountability
National
Politics
NPR

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

The new group is expected to recommend drastic cuts to the federal workforce and to slash regulation.

3 weeks ago

Ronald L. Rowe Jr. points a finger angrily
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Secret Service director vows overhaul as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt

During the hearing Ronald Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.

3 weeks ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Economy
Government

Delaware compensation commission considers fix to legislator pension mess

Lawmakers’ pension payments are expected to rise again as longtime House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf prepares to retire.

3 weeks ago

FILE - Peter Navarro speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
National
Politics

Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser

Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that Navarro will serve as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.

3 weeks ago

Cherelle Parker signs legislation as other look on
Billy Penn
Law
Philadelphia
Transportation

Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly

Mayor Parker signed the new law Wednesday. It’s a big win for bike safety advocates.

3 weeks ago

Paul Atkins, left, talks to then SEC Chair Christopher Cox during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2007. Atkins was then an SEC commissioner, and he has now been picked by President-elect Trump as the next head of the agency. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/Getty Images North America)
Economy
Elections
Government
National
Politics
NPR

Trump picks crypto backer Paul Atkins as new Securities and Exchange Commission chair

He's now the CEO of consulting firm Patomak Global Partners which has clients across the financial and cryptocurrency industries.

3 weeks ago

A closeup of Jack Ciattarelli
Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

With 11 months to go, N.J.’s gubernatorial race is already crowded, but most voters don’t know who the candidates are

More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.

4 weeks ago

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Andy Kim
Government
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early

Helmy was appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction. Helmy will step down this weekend.

4 weeks ago

Donald Trump
Elections
Government
NPR

Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections

This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically.

4 weeks ago

Streets are blocked off near Allegheny Station in Kensington.
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Spaces

After a heated public hearing, Philly City Council moves forward to restrict street outreach providers in Kensington

Proposed legislation would restrict mobile providers from operating on residential streets, near schools and recreation centers and in other public areas of Kensington.

4 weeks ago

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