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As Hurricane Florence Approaches, What About the People Forced to Stay?

As Hurricane Florence Approaches, What About the People Forced to Stay?

As millions leave their homes to avoid Hurricane Florence, many more will be forced to shelter in place, whether because of illness or disability that leaves them unable to evacuate.

DHS Uses FEMA Money to Pay for ICE's Migrant Crackdown

Senator Jeff Merkley's release of documents showing the transfer of funds raises questions about FEMA's disaster preparedness as Hurricane Florence bears down on the East Coast.

"It's About Damn Time": Venture Capitalist Looks to Help Other Black, Queer Businesspeople

Arlan Hamilton is a rare black and queer venture capitalist, and she’s made it her mission to grant funding to startups with founders who are women, people of color, or LGBTQ.

In Afghanistan, After 17 Years of War, Violence is an Everyday Threat

In Afghanistan, the U.S. response to the September 11th attacks is still ongoing, and the threat of violence has become a daily part of life.

1985 Heist At Mexico's National Museum Subject of New Film

"Museo," a new film about an unbelievable museum burglary in Mexico's capital city, stars Gael García Bernal.

Guests:

Sheri Fink

Marc Burdiss

Ron Nixon

Arlan Hamilton

Ali Latifi

Alonso Ruizpalacios

Gael García Bernal

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As Hurricane Florence Approaches, What About the People Forced to Stay?

Today's Takeaways: Hope in Nepal, Tension in Baltimore, and Courage Among the Trans Community

1. Searching for Hope Amid Disaster in Nepal | 2. Baltimore Pushed to The Brink | 3. Listeners Share Odes to Their Zip Codes | 4. The Clerk Who Started the Same-Sex Marriage Revolution | 5. Roundtable: Coming Out as Trans Later in Life
Today's Takeaways: Hope in Nepal, Tension in Baltimore, and Courage Among the Trans Community

Today's Takeaways: Hope in Nepal, Tension in Baltimore, and Courage Among the Trans Community

1. Searching for Hope Amid Disaster in Nepal | 2. Baltimore Pushed to The Brink | 3. Listeners Share Odes to Their Zip Codes | 4. The Clerk Who Started the Same-Sex Marriage Revolution | 5. Roundtable: Coming Out as Trans Later in Life
Today's Takeaways: Hope in Nepal, Tension in Baltimore, and Courage Among the Trans Community