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Bloomberg's Emily Birnbaum explains the FTC's decision to ban employers from using noncompete clauses to prevent employees from going to work for rival companies. Then, some companies are using wind power as a cleaner alternative for moving cargo. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd profiles a company in Costa Rica building a massive wooden schooner from scratch. And, scientists have restored the Voyager 1 space probe and are making sense of its signals from interstellar space. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reports.

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Protests against the war in Gaza have been surging on college campuses around the country. Professor Katherine S. Cho of Loyola University joins us. Then, commercial airlines are one of the fastest-growing sources of pollution on the planet. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd and Chris Bentley report on how the industry is trying to solve that problem with sustainable aviation fuels. And, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli's new book "The Everything War" explores how Amazon grew to be worth more than $1 trillion.

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The Supreme Court weighs whether punishing homeless people for sleeping outside amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Slate's Mark Joseph Stern joins us. And, big-rig trucks spew almost a quarter of the climate pollution from the U.S. transportation sector. Battery-powered alternatives could be a climate solution, Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. Then, how much do you need to save to retire? Jill Schlesinger, host of "Jill On Money" and CBS business analyst, breaks down how to figure it out.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are growing around the U.S. Hatem Abudayyeh of the Chicago-based U.S. Palestinian Community Network joins us. Then, the number of people experiencing homelessness reached a record high in 2023. We speak with local officials from Burlington, Vermont, and Bakersfield, California, working to end the crisis. And, video game creator Jordan Mechner talks about his new graphic novel, "Replay," which interweaves his personal history with the story of how his family escaped the Nazis.

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Russia launched airstrikes on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, killing 18 people. The Washington Post's Siobhan O'Grady shares the latest. Then, Georgetown law professor Mary McCord explains Trump's criminal trial in New York. And, author Lissa Soep talks about her new book, "Other People's Words," where she reflects on how the voices of people who have died continue to speak through their loved ones and her.

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Workers at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant are voting on whether to unionize. Michael Martinez of Automotive News shares the latest. Then, are we in a new era of drone warfare? RAND political scientist Caitlin Lee weighs in. And, ProPublica's Craig Silverman talks about a coordinated gift card scam that totals hundreds of millions of dollars.

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We look at how Israelis are reacting to Iran's attack with Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas. Kerem Navot founder Dror Etkes talks about Israeli settlers in the West Bank attacking Palestinian villages. Then, one year into Sudan's civil war, we hear from one Sudanese-American whose family is trapped in Khartoum. And, NBA columnist A. Sherrod Blakely talks about the league's Play-In tournament and Caitlin Clark's WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.

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We discuss Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with journalist Borzou Daragahi and security analyst Jim Walsh. Then, PolitiFact's Lou Jacobson breaks down the facts of Trump's hush money trial. And, distance-running legends Des Linden and Kara Goucher talk about their new podcast "Nobody Asked Us," the future of women's running and more.

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After fleeing the war in Gaza with the help of the American government, a family of four is denied entry into the U.S. Then, Dr. Neha Lalani tells us why popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic may be impacting fertility. And, does everyone really need therapy to cope? Clinical psychologist Emily Edlynn explains why she says no. Ask your mental health questionshere.

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NPR's Deepa Shivaram breaks down the Biden Administration's new rule requiring anyone who sells guns to run background checks. Then, OJ Simpson has died at 76. Laurie Levenson, who was an analyst for CBS during Simpson's murder trial, joins us. And, director René Ormae-Jarmer and snare drummer Grant Lord tell us how the Kingsmen Thunder Drumline from Milwaukie, Oregon, is preparing for one of the biggest competitions of their lives.

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A doctor who provides abortion care in Phoenix discusses the court ruling that allows an almost total abortion ban to go into effect in the state. Republican state Rep. David Cook, who supported the state's 15-week ban, explains why he thinks the court got this ruling wrong. Then, Will Freeman, fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council for Foreign Relations, explains what Ecuador's raid of a Mexican embassy means for diplomatic norms in the future. And, Democrat Dakota Adams — the son of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right extremist Oath Keepers — tells us about his campaign for a seat in the Montana state Senate.

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Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, reflects on the end of Ramadan. Then, Benard McKinley talks about his journey from earning his bachelor's degree in prison to attending law school. And, famed soprano Renée Fleming dives into the new book she edited, "Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness."

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Allyson Bieryla, a creator of the LightSounds project, explains how a small device that translates light into sound can help blind people and people with low vision experience the eclipse. And, Silvia Piccinotti, who's taking her kids to Texas to see the eclipse, gives advice on keeping children safe and explaining the phenomenon to them. Then, Here & Now's Mike Moschetto shares his soundtrack for watching the moon cover the sun.

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The Washington Post's Patrick Marley and CBS News' Weijia Jiang discuss how the politics of abortion and Israel played out on the 2024 campaign trail this week. Then, military analyst Michael Kofman shares insights from the front lines in Ukraine. And, conductor Kwamé Ryan talks about his debut as music director designate of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina.

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Palestinian American Dr. Thaer Ahmad joins us to explain why he walked out of a White House meeting over Gaza with President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Muslim-American community leaders. And, Dr. Leonardo Riella from Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the world's first living recipient of a pig kidney transplant. Then, author Julia Alvarez joins us to talk about her latest novel "The Cemetery of Untold Stories."

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Activist Guy Hirschfeld talks about protests in Israel over the war in Gaza. Then, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the future of "Dungeons & Dragons," which just turned 50 years old. And, Rolling Stone's Mankaprr Conteh explores the critical response to Beyoncé's new album, "Cowboy Carter."

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USA Today Network reporter Douglas Soule joins us to talk about abortion rights and recreational marijuana on Florida's 2024 ballot. And, Shaina Low, spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council, reacts to the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh explains how the attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria could reverberate throughout the Middle East. Then, Oklahoma Eagle reporter Deon Osborne discusses the court battle involving the last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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As Wisconsin voters head to the polls for primaries, two students discuss who they support and why. Then, trade expert Lori Wallach tells us why she's sounding the alarm over the quiet push by Big Tech companies to influence global trade agreements. And, Dr. Mohammad Subeh shares some of the creative ways he served patients with little resources in a Gaza field hospital.

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Barak Ravid from Axios and Yasmeen Abutaleb from the Washington Post join us to talk about U.S.-Israel relations and an impending delegation visit. And, Here & Now's Scott Tong reports on the future of Washington D.C.'s beloved cherry blossom tree, Stumpy. Then, Duncan Agnew joins us to talk about a recent study he authored that found we might have to subtract a second from our clocks to account for a faster-spinning earth.

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Terrorism expert Daniel Byman talks about ISIS-K, the group that claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall last week. Then, Rabbi Josh Franklin, Pastor Henry Brinton and Muslim elder Hussein Rashid reflect on a holy season made tense by the Israel-Hamas war. And, resident chef Kathy Gunst celebrates the onion family with three new recipes and onion tips.

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The Baltimore Business Journal's Melody Simmons talks about the economic impact expected from the Baltimore bridge collapse. And, the Washington Post's Cristiano Lima-Strong explains a new law in Florida that seeks to prevent children under 14 from joining social media. Then, New York Times reporter Andrew Jacobs discusses the renewed interest in the drug ibogaine to cure addiction as the number of opioid deaths in the U.S. continues to rise.

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Salvatore Mercogliano joins us to unpack what investigators are looking into amid a Baltimore bridge collapse. And, Slate's Dahlia Lithwick explains how a Supreme Court case could impact access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Then, figure skating analyst Jackie Wong talks about how figure skater Ilia Malinin landed six quadruple jumps and took the world championship title.

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Law professor Will Thomas talks about an appeals court reducing the amount of bond Trump is required to come up with now in his New York business fraud case. And, financial planning guru Jill Schlesinger shares tips for financial spring cleaning. Then, "The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas about book clubs: why to start one, how to select books and tips on keeping it running smoothly.

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The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf and NBC's Scott Wong join us to talk about Congress' race to avoid government shutdown and the 2024 election. And, author Yara Asi talks with us about starvation in Gaza caused by Israel's restrictions in the region and how it compares to historical wars. Then, Here & Now's Kalyani Saxena breaks down a sci-fi series and romance novel she's been loving.

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Diego Piña Lopez of the Tucson-based Casa Alitas migrant aid agency talks about funding cuts he and other nongovernmental organizations are facing. And, John Helliwell, lead author of a new report that found Americans feel decidedly less happy than in previous years, explains the trend. Then, Ken Block talks about his new book, "Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections."

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Widlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of Ayibo Post, gives us the latest on what's happening in Haiti. And, Daniel Morales, a professor of law at the University of Houston, explains the continued confusion over Texas immigration law. Then, ProPublica reporter Eli Hager reports on the controversy over Diane Baird, a prominent social worker whose testimony has helped separate foster children from their birth families.

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Jamie McGoldrick, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Palestine, discusses what needs to be done to get more food into Gaza. And, The Gist's Lauren Tuiskula previews March Madness — the NCAA's famous basketball tournament that tips off Tuesday night. Then,Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino talks about the video games he's been playing lately.

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Jeannelle Teves from Bugaboo explains why she's closing her business Monday in a call for action for federal paid leave. And, journalist Declan Walsh and senior photo editor Mona Boshnaq at the New York Times talk about The Times' "Portraits of Gaza" series and the importance of wartime photography. Then, when fires swept through Laihaina, Maui, 3,000 animals lost their homes. Host Robin Young recently traveled to Hawaii and volunteered to walk shelter dogs.

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In the first episode of "Beyond All Repair," reporter Amory Sivertson dives into a dark chapter of Shane Correia's life: his older sister being accused of murdering her mother-in-law in 2002, when he was 13 years old. Find out more about the new series from WBUR Podcasts here.

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In the second episode of "Beyond All Repair," reporter Amory Sivertson learns more about Marlyne Johnson, Sophia Johnson's late mother-in-law, and her murder is explored through footage of Sophia's 2003 murder trial. Find out more about the new series from WBUR Podcasts here.

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Semafor's Shelby Talcott and the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Tia Mitchell talk about the latest in politics. And, the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees talks about the consequences of the organization's potential collapse. Then, KJZZ's Jill Ryan reports on the push to bring women back into the beer brewing industry.

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Armed Conflict Location And Event Data Project President Clionadh Raleigh talks about the heightened violence the group expects worldwide as U.S. elections get underway. And, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the bill the House passed that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the U.S. Then, Cole Brauer shares her experience of becoming the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Challenge, sailing solo nonstop around the world.

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Sen. Jeff Merkley talks about signing a letter calling on President Biden to stop giving offensive weapons to Israel until Israel lets in more humanitarian aid to Gaza. And, journalist Jared Olson discusses the guilty verdict in the case of Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernandez. Then, journalist Peter Muiruri talks about how Kenya is using geothermal power to reach its goal of running on only renewable energy sources by 2030.

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STAT's Lev Facher talks about two medications that help stop opioid overdoses and why medical professionals don't use them more. And, WLRN's Verónica Zaragovia explains why Miami has announced new restrictions to keep spring break under control. Then, Sir Anthony Hopkins talks about his role in the new film "One Life." Hopkins plays the real-life character Nicholas Winton.

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Journalist Harold Isaac explains the situation in Haiti as the U.S. evacuates nonessential embassy personnel. And, Dearborn, Michigan, Mayor Abdallah Hammoud talks about how the largest Muslim and Arab-American communities in the U.S. are celebrating Ramadan. Then, Pandemic Journaling Project co-founder Katherine Mason discusses what the project tells us about the pandemic and how important it is to have a record of this time.

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NPR's Michele Kelemen breaks down President Biden's announcement that the U.S. military is going to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver more humanitarian aid. And, Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber and Health Justice Recovery Alliance's Tera Hurst join us to talk about a new bill in Oregon that re-imposes criminal penalties for drug possession. Then, David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Economist, explains how Beijing's oldest quarters are disappearing.

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The City reporter Gwynne Hogan talks about how New York officials are handling a housing crisis as migrants arrive in the city. And, NPR's Jackie Northam breaks down the Houthi missile attack that killed three people on Wednesday. Then, New Yorker writer Michael Schulman talks about his book "Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears."

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NPR's Ron Elving talks about Nikki Haley's decision to suspend her campaign, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee. And, iconic New York Chef Eric Ripert talks about his latest cookbook, "Seafood Simple." Then, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three recipes inspired by movies nominated at Sunday's Academy Awards.

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The University of Texas's Stephen Vladeck joins us to unpack the Supreme Court's ruling that no state can disqualify a candidate running for national office. And, Art Castro from Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power, explains how sponge city infrastructure is repurposing rainwater. Then, reporter Mark Olalde talks about a ProPublica investigation into abandoned oil and gas wells that are leaking methane.

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Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles joins us with the latest from Haiti after armed gangs freed inmates from prisons this weekend. And, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson unpacks research about American voters' "need for chaos." Then, actor Paul Giamatti talks about his role in "The Holovers." Giamatti is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar and the film is up for Best Picture.

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Dr. Fozia Alvi just got back from Gaza and talks about those killed by Israeli forces at a food aid truck and the worsening hunger crisis there. And, anti-war activist and veteran Ramon Mejia joins us to discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation. Then, authors Beverly Jenkins, Jasmine Guillory and Ali Hazelwood talk with Kalyani Saxena about the romance genre, their writing processes and the joys of telling love stories.

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Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins us to explain the implications of the Supreme Court hearing arguments in former President Donald Trump's immunity case. And, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Anatol Lieven explains his doubts that Ukraine will be able to win the war against Russia even with U.S. support. Then, Jackie Faherty from the American Museum of Natural History joins us to explain why we have leap years.

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NPR's Eric McDaniel talks about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will step down from party leadership in November. And, political strategists Jamal Simmons and Jason Cabel Roe discuss the latest in politics. Then, cybersecurity expert Karim Hijazi about the threats to U.S. infrastructure from hackers. Plus, Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino reports on the new "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" game.

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States United Action CEO Joanna Lydgate joins us to talk about the messaging election deniers are using as they campaign in 2024. And, Kelly Beatty, senior editor of Sky and Telescope, explains how solar flares affect Earth. Then, journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds talks about the trend of songs speeding up and getting shorter, largely to gain popularity on social media.

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The Washington Post's Cat Zakrzewski talks about two Supreme Court cases concerning whether tech companies can remove certain posts. And, former Republican political consultant Shermichael Singleton explains what Trump's win in South Carolina says about the strength of his support. Then, Belle Boggs discusses her experience undergoing in vitro fertilization in North Carolina.

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Axios' Margaret Talev and AP's Darlene Superville discuss the week in politics from frozen embryos to Russia. And, Daniel Posada, one of the students who worked on a camera that's on the Odysseus spacecraft, tells us about the landing. Then, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three new soup recipes.

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peac's Dara Massicot joins us about long-term strategy in the war in Ukraine. And, Dr. Brett Davenport at the Fertility Institute of North Alabama explains how Alabama's ruling on embryos being regarded as people would impact in-vitro fertilization in the state. Then, high school seniors Aaron Ton and Jimmy Merino and Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary discuss how high schoolers should be thinking about financial literacy.

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I. Glenn Cohen talks about the medical ethics questions raised by the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are people. And, American Society of Civil Engineers' Darren Olson explains the state of our water systems and how the Biden administration's new investment could help. Then, after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Mayron Hollis was denied an abortion in Tennessee. ProPublica's Stacy Kranitz and Kavitha Surana share Hollis' story.

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The Texas Newsroom's Julián Aguilar talks about a new military base underway in Texas along the border. And, the Gila River Indian Community is installing solar panels over an irrigation canal. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports on the project's impact. Then, RealClear Pennsylvania's Charles McElwee explains why some Latino voters in the state are leaning Republican this year.

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