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Jackie Lay/NPRA 2022 survey found growing numbers of Republicans and Democrats think the other side is immoral and dishonest. Psychology and neuroscience research offers tools to help bridge that divide. -
Justin Merriman/for NPRA Pennsylvania church just blocks from where then-candidate Donald Trump's would-be assassin lived created a sermon series on the Golden Rule to try to bridge political divisions in its congregation.
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NPR Top Stories
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The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints. -
There are at least 19,000 pieces of space debris in Earth's orbit, not including active satellites, that the U.S is monitoring. -
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists." New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees. -
The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is deadlocked on whether to release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose nomination to serve as Trump's attorney general has been plagued by controversy. -
The case over the killing of a Georgia nursing student fueled the national debate over immigration during this year's presidential race.
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The Turtle Building isn’t just significant to the Haudenosaunee as a convention center; the entire area of Niagara Falls is an important part of the Six Nations culture and history.
WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: ANTIGONE at Buff State was solid, SOMETHING ROTTEN at MusicalFare is hilarious, creator Christie Baugher shares insights on the captivating musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical.
- Theater Talk: So many openings! So little time! REMEMBER THIS a powerful one-person at Jewish Rep; 2nd Gen's SPELLING BEE keeps 'em laughing at Shea's Smith. See listings attached.
- Theater Talk: SHAWSHANK continues at Desiderios, Anthony remembers Rita Hayworth, "SPELLING BEE" opens tonight at Shea's Smith, five (5!) openings next week! (See listings.)
- Theater Talk: Anthony meets Bway's BarBara Luna, A.D. Weaver excels as G.W. in HAMILTON, BONNIE & CLYDE is a musical gem (Bellissima at Allendale), G&S "Pinafore" (OperaLytes this weekend) has a Chase family history
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Disabled New Yorkers still faced barriers at the polls this year
- Disabilities Beat: Post-election anxiety? You're not alone
- Disabilities Beat: Blind voters face barriers with NY's voting system
- Disabilities Beat: Autistic Self Advocacy Network's Zoe Gross on the neurodivergent employment gap
WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway
Sin Fronteras WNY and Buffalo Toronto Public Media have launched a Latino radio station. Listen to Radio Bilingüe on 88.7 WBFO HD3, and it is now available to stream via the website, smart speakers, and our apps!
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