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Over the course of her fruitful career, Memphis artist Jeanne Seagle has become known for her drawings, illustrations, and paintings, as well as for her work as a teacher and designer of public art. -
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In the wake of Thursday’s vote to divide Shelby County into three separate congressional districts, lawsuits have been filed – or are in the works -- to challenge the legislation.
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Florida's controversial immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" may be closing soon. It's been very expensive to operate.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.
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Arizona farmers would be among the first affected by a new proposal to reduce water delivers from the Colorado River. They hope it leads to longer term stability.
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Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. Originally broadcast June 30, 2025.
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