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https://www.wvtf.org/news-from-virginia-public-radio News from Virginia Public Radio | WVTF Virginia Public Radio is a partnership of Radio IQ, WMRA in Harrisonburg, WHRO in Norfolk and WAMU in Washington. virginia public radionews fromwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-30/murders-are-down-nationwide-researchers-point-to-a-key-reason Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason | WVTF Jun 30, 2025 - Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after... murdersnationwideresearchers https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-07/sean-combs-trial-update-in-trials-fourth-week-more-witnesses-allege-abuse Sean Combs trial update: In trial's fourth week, more witnesses allege abuse | WVTF Jun 7, 2025 - In a week when two witnesses using pseudonyms testified that Combs had assaulted or abused them and another witness said he dangled her over a hotel balcony,... https://www.wvtf.org/2021-11-05/photos-colin-powell-remembered-as-great-lion-with-a-big-heart Photos: Colin Powell remembered as 'great lion with a big heart' | WVTF Apr 23, 2023 - A funeral service was held at National Cathedral, in Washington D.C., for the former secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. colin powell https://www.wvtf.org/2007-11-15/musharraf-forms-interim-government-till-elections Musharraf Forms Interim Government Till Elections | WVTF Oct 21, 2023 - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has set up a caretaker government to run Pakistan until the January elections, and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto continues... interim governmentmusharrafformstillelections https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-01/world-record-is-set-for-most-varieties-of-cheese-on-a-pizza World Record Is Set For Most Varieties Of Cheese On A Pizza | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - French chef Beniot Bruel created a pie with 254 varieties of cheese. The chef carefully measured out small portions to ensure each distinct cheese counted... https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-11/play-it-forward-lakecia-benjamin-sings-through-her-saxophone Play It Forward: Lakecia Benjamin Sings Through Her Saxophone | WVTF Aug 31, 2022 - Ari Shapiro talks to jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her new album Pursuance: The Coltranes and an artist she is grateful for: James Blake. play it forwardlakecia benjaminsingssaxophonewvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2019-12-26/in-preach-podcast-lee-hale-hosts-conversations-about-struggling-with-faith In 'Preach' Podcast, Lee Hale Hosts Conversations About Struggling With Faith | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lee Hale, host of the podcast, Preach, about his conversations with people who are struggling with their faith. preach podcast https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-07/police-shootings-highlight-risks-for-african-americans-who-carry-guns Police Shootings Highlight Risks For African-Americans Who Carry Guns | WVTF Dec 1, 2023 - The police shootings in Baton Rouge, La., and suburban St. Paul, Minn., this week have some important parallels and some equally important differences. NPR... for african americanspolice shootingscarry gunshighlightrisks https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-18/privacy-advocates-file-lawsuit-to-stop-doge-from-peeking-at-irs-taxpayer-data Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data | WVTF Feb 18, 2025 - A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social... https://www.wvtf.org/2024-08-29/judge-dismisses-felony-charges-against-2-ex-officers-in-breonna-taylor-case Judge dismisses felony charges against 2 ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case | WVTF Aug 29, 2024 - The Justice Department considers next steps after a judge dismissed felony charges against two former officers accused of lying to secure a search warrant... https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-17/amid-global-competition-for-production-business-hollywood-is-hurting Amid global competition for production business, Hollywood is hurting | WVTF May 17, 2025 - Hollywood's plummeting film and TV production levels have studio executives and grassroots groups pushing for better incentives to keep business in California. global competitionfor productionamidbusinesshollywood https://www.wvtf.org/2021-11-24/movies-to-watch-in-your-pjs-this-holiday-weekend-from-film-critic-ty-burr Movies to watch in your PJs this holiday weekend from film critic Ty Burr | WVTF Nov 24, 2021 - Make a nice hot cup of tea and settle in to watch something new. https://www.wvtf.org/2019-12-28/engineering-designs-for-people-with-autism Engineering Designs For People With Autism | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - Engineering students in Connecticut are working on designs that could make everyday life easier for people with autism and their families. for peopleengineeringdesignsautismwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-24/in-north-philadelphia-the-best-and-worst-of-the-city In North Philadelphia, 'The Best And Worst Of The City' | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Community activist and Clinton delegate Malcolm Kenyatta gives Michel Martin a tour of his neighborhood in North Philadelphia, where he was born and where he... best and worstnorth philadelphiacitywvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2003-04-09/war-update-marines-1st-division War Update: Marines 1st Division | WVTF Apr 9, 2022 - NPR's Melissa Block speaks with NPR's John Burnett, traveling with the U.S. Marines. He reports they moved with relative ease throughout the eastern half of... warupdatemarinesdivisionwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/show/pris-the-world The World | WVTF The World is public radio’s longest-running daily global news program. Our goal is to engage domestic US audiences with international affairs through... the worldwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-31/where-will-the-sundance-film-festival-be-held-in-2027 Where will the Sundance Film Festival be held in 2027? | WVTF Jan 31, 2025 - At Sundance, movie lovers and buyers are buzzing about where the festival might end up starting in 2027. It could stay in Utah, centered in Salt Lake City -... the sundance film festival https://www.wvtf.org/2017-06-28/cokie-roberts-answers-your-questions-about-secret-legislation Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Secret Legislation | WVTF Jan 23, 2026 - In the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about legislation drafted behind closed doors. cokie robertsyour questionsanswerssecretlegislation https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-06/sick-and-wounded-kids-from-gaza-seek-treatment-in-jordan Sick and wounded kids from Gaza seek treatment in Jordan | WVTF Jun 6, 2025 - Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it into Jordan for long promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn... seek treatmentsickwoundedkids https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-23/segway-to-end-the-production-of-its-iconic-personal-transportation Segway To End The Production Of Its Iconic Personal Transportation | WVTF Nov 15, 2021 - Segway announced Tuesday that it would stop the production of its iconic personal transportation namesake less than 20 years after releasing its first model. the productionpersonal transportationsegwayend https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-31/treasury-secretary-lew-on-global-trade-deals-and-corporate-taxation Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S.... global tradecorporate taxationtreasurysecretarylew https://www.wvtf.org/2004-01-08/harry-mulisch-the-best-author-youve-never-heard-of Harry Mulisch: The Best Author You've Never Heard Of | WVTF Feb 9, 2022 - Dutch writer Harry Mulisch has often been cited as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature, but his work is not well known in the United States. In his... harry mulischthe bestnever heardauthor https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-15/u-s-embassy-in-south-korea-removes-its-black-lives-matter-banner U.S. Embassy In South Korea Removes Its Black Lives Matter Banner | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - According to multiple news reports, the banner was taken down after President Trump and senior State Department officials expressed displeasure with it. in south korea https://www.wvtf.org/2023-05-19/who-is-vivek-ramaswamy-the-38-year-old-entrepreneur-and-gop-presidential-hopeful Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful? | WVTF May 19, 2023 - He spoke to The NPR Politics Podcast about his political identity as a nationalist and expanding Donald Trump's "America First" message to a new audience. https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-14/chloe-x-halle-on-releasing-their-new-album-during-americas-ungodly-hour Chloe x Halle On Releasing Their New Album During America's 'Ungodly Hour' | WVTF chloe x halle https://www.wvtf.org/2015-10-26/at-81-feminist-gloria-steinem-finds-herself-free-of-the-demands-of-gender At 81, Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender' | WVTF Sep 13, 2023 - As she approached 60, the co-founder of Ms. magazine says, she entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem's new memoir is My... https://www.wvtf.org/2026-05-08/north-korea-says-it-will-deploy-new-artillery-guns-targeting-seoul North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul | WVTF May 8, 2026 - North Korea says it'll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first... north korea https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-17/trumps-homeland-security-pick-pressed-on-domestic-terrorism-in-hearing Trump's Homeland Security pick pressed on domestic terrorism in hearing | WVTF Jan 17, 2025 - Noem faced questions from lawmakers about how she would handle domestic terrorism, but her remarks largely focused on immigration policy, especially along the... homeland security https://www.wvtf.org/2024-11-07/students-at-howard-university-are-disappointed-after-harris-election-loss Students at Howard University are disappointed after Harris' election loss | WVTF Nov 7, 2024 - After Vice President Harris' loss to President-elect Donald Trump, Howard University students say they are disappointed but are encouraged by her historic run. howard universitystudents https://www.wvtf.org/2021-05-26/closing-the-vaccination-gap-between-latino-and-white-americans Closing The Vaccination Gap Between Latino And White Americans | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - There's evidence that vaccination rates for Latinos are significantly lower than those for whites. But the rates have surged in the last month, and the gap is... closingvaccinationgaplatinowhite https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-01/where-would-i-go-thousands-of-rohingya-flee-myanmar-after-a-bloody-week 'Where Would I Go?' Thousands Of Rohingya Flee Myanmar After A Bloody Week | WVTF Apr 21, 2023 - Since a militant attack last week, the military has cracked down on the mostly Muslim minority, whom Myanmar doesn't consider citizens. More than 27,000 people... https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-17/in-the-fixers-a-glimpse-of-cleveland-that-goes-deeper-than-the-guide-book In 'The Fixers,' A Glimpse Of Cleveland That Goes Deeper Than The Guidebook | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Kate Spoko created a documentary series called The Fixers. In it, she asks Clevelanders what tour of the city they would give to Republican National Convention... https://www.wvtf.org/2025-10-20/morning-news-brief Morning news brief | WVTF Oct 20, 2025 - Israel strikes Hamas targets as both sides blame the other for truce breaches, some shutdown impacts have been delayed, but pressure to end it grows, U.S. boat... morning news briefwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-09/trump-appears-to-suggest-second-amendment-could-stop-clinton Trump Campaign Says 'Dishonest Media' Misinterpreted His Second Amendment Comment | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Donald Trump charged that Hillary Clinton wanted to "abolish the Second Amendment," then appeared to many to suggest taking up arms against her. His campaign... second amendmenttrumpcampaignsaysmedia https://www.wvtf.org/2025-08-04/texas-democrats-try-to-block-new-congressional-district-maps Texas Democrats try to block new congressional district maps | WVTF Aug 4, 2025 - The proposed redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. congressional district mapstexas democratstry toblocknew https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-25/why-the-good-news-about-the-mpox-outbreak-of-2025-isnt-really-good-after-all Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all | WVTF Feb 25, 2025 - The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data.... https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-25/just-got-laid-off-get-back-on-your-feet-with-this-step-by-step-guide Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide | WVTF Jun 25, 2025 - When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit... https://www.wvtf.org/2003-06-03/italian-journalist-riccardo-orizio Italian Journalist Riccardo Orizio | WVTF Apr 9, 2022 - Orizio is the author of the book Talk of the Devil: Encounters with Seven Dictators. He interviewed deposed dictators who have not apologized for their crimes... italianjournalistriccardowvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2024-12-07/saturday-sports-detroit-lions-lead-nfl-mls-cup-final Saturday Sports: Detroit Lions lead NFL, MLS Cup final | WVTF Dec 7, 2024 - So far this season, the Detroit Lions lead the NFL. Saturday sees the MLS Cup Final. And Manny Pacquiao is entering the Boxing Hall of Fame. saturday sportsdetroit lionsmls cupleadnfl https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-13/cardinal-law-resigns-the-view-from-boston Cardinal Law Resigns - The View from Boston | WVTF Oct 21, 2021 - Bob Edwards talks with Monica Brady-Myerov of member station WBUR about Cardinal Bernard Law's resignation. 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Now the high... https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-17/california-water-use-deadline California Water-Use Deadline | WVTF Oct 21, 2021 - NPR's Andy Bowers reports that unless there's a last-minute deal, California water users are about to be put on a crash diet. U.S. Interior Secretary Gale... water usecaliforniadeadlinewvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2024-08-28/this-is-genius-a-new-graphic-novel-imagines-conversations-between-einstein-and-kafka This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka | WVTF Aug 28, 2024 - Turns out Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka lived in Prague at the same time and had the same circle of friends. In a new graphic novel, Ken Krimstein puts us in... https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-27/with-bottles-and-buckets-puerto-ricans-seek-the-water-to-survive With Bottles And Buckets, Puerto Ricans Seek The Water To Survive | WVTF Apr 21, 2023 - The damage left by Hurricane Maria has disabled running water for many in Puerto Rico. People are driving to mountain springs to fill empty soda bottles and... https://www.wvtf.org/2004-08-04/dennis-hastert-lessons-from-coaching-and-politics Dennis Hastert: Lessons from Coaching and Politics | WVTF May 6, 2022 - House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) reflects on his rise to the top in his new book, Speaker: Lessons from 40 Years in Coaching and Politics. He speaks with... dennis hastertlessonscoachingpoliticswvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2025-10-14/this-week-brings-a-bumper-harvest-of-brand-new-books This week brings a bumper harvest of brand new books | WVTF Oct 14, 2025 - This week's new titles include memoir, comics journalism and speculative fiction, horror and humor. Susan Orlean tells her own story in Joyride, and... brand new booksthis weekbringsbumper https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-31/trump-wants-to-cut-the-federal-workforce-who-they-are-and-what-that-means Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means | WVTF Jan 31, 2025 - President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why. https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-03/maren-morris-is-a-progressive-voice-in-country-music-on-a-humble-quest-rebroadcast Maren Morris is a progressive voice in country music on a 'humble quest' (Rebroadcast) | WVTF May 12, 2022 - The Grammy-winning songwriter has a new album and is embarking on a nationwide tour this summer. https://www.wvtf.org/2003-04-14/music-review-here-comes-the-sharp-things-from-the-sharp-things Music Review: 'Here Comes The Sharp Things' from The Sharp Things | WVTF Apr 9, 2022 - The New York band The Sharp Things employs a long list of instruments. 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That includes both... https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-14/is-the-trump-spell-breaking Is the Trump spell breaking? | WVTF Nov 14, 2022 - With the defeat of many election deniers and the loss of several Trump-backed candidates, is former President Donald Trump's influence on the GOP breaking up? is thespell breakingtrumpwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-17/did-thanksgiving-travel-cause-covid-19-surge-experts-say-results-are-mixed Did Thanksgiving Travel Cause COVID-19 Surge? Experts Say Results Are Mixed | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - Data show a surge in virus transmission in some areas. Doctors, local health departments and others in the community talk about what they are seeing, and what... https://www.wvtf.org/2016-06-08/apps-that-aim-to-give-parents-superpowers Apps That Aim To Give Parents 'Superpowers' | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - A new wave of educational technology focuses on building family connections. Here's a look at two new approaches. to giveappsaimparentssuperpowers https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-27/thousands-of-palestinians-begin-returning-home-to-a-devastated-gaza Thousands of Palestinians begin returning home to a devastated Gaza | WVTF Jan 27, 2025 - The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. thousands ofreturning homepalestiniansbegin https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-19/postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-says-it-is-time-to-find-his-successor Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says it is time to find his successor | WVTF Feb 19, 2025 - Louis DeJoy said he plans to step down after a nearly five-year tenure marked by the coronavirus pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to... it is time https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-26/musk-says-federal-workers-should-expect-another-round-of-pulse-check-emails Musk says federal workers should expect another round of 'pulse check' emails | WVTF Feb 26, 2025 - President Trump warned federal workers who did not reply to recent emails asking them to describe "five things" they accomplished are "on the bubble"... https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-25/no-longer-omar-actor-michael-k-williams-on-lucky-breaks-and-letting-go No Longer Omar: Actor Michael K. Williams On Lucky Breaks And Letting Go | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Over the course of his career, Williams says he's learned to separate himself from his characters (like The Wire's Omar). In HBO's The Night Of, he plays a... https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-16/trump-makes-first-public-appearance-with-pence Trump Makes First Public Appearance With Pence | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appeared today for the first time with his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Pence brings a... public appearancetrumpmakesfirstpence https://www.wvtf.org/2026-04-21/ai-doc-explores-promises-and-risks-of-rapidly-developing-artificial-intelligenc 'AI Doc' explores promises and risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligenc | WVTF Apr 21, 2026 - It advocates for people to understand AI so we can put up guardrails to prevent the worst and foster the best outcomes. https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-29/drag-artists-are-getting-attacked-this-safety-handbook-aims-to-help Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help. | WVTF May 29, 2025 - As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and... https://www.wvtf.org/2024-12-06/cryptos-new-swagger-whats-driving-bitcoins-surge-past-100-000 Crypto's new swagger: What's driving Bitcoin's surge past $100,000? | WVTF Dec 6, 2024 - NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency. https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-01/eu-could-approve-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-in-december EU Could Approve Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine In December | WVTF Jun 29, 2021 - If approved, the vaccine could be distributed before the end of the year, BioNTech says. in decembereucouldapprovepfizer https://www.wvtf.org/2025-08-16/teenagers-in-washington-d-c-say-the-federal-police-takeover-makes-them-feel-unsafe Teenagers in Washington, D.C., say the federal police takeover makes them feel unsafe | WVTF Aug 16, 2025 - When President Trump announced his crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., the local U.S. attorney said she wanted to focus on juveniles. But experts say... https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-29/lawmakers-meet-with-twitter-reps-after-russia-spreads-misinformation Lawmakers Meet With Twitter Reps After Russia Spreads Misinformation | WVTF Jun 28, 2021 - Before joining Congress, Rep. Will Hurd was a senior adviser to a cybersecurity firm. He sits on the House Intelligence Committee and talks to Rachel Martin... meet withlawmakerstwitterrepsrussia https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-19/as-trump-tours-flood-ravaged-la-white-house-announces-obamas-going-too As Trump Tours Flood-Ravaged La., White House Announces Obama's Going, Too | WVTF Mar 31, 2023 - President Obama is heading to Louisiana next week to survey damage from historic flooding there. The announcement by the White House came on the same day GOP... https://www.wvtf.org/2003-06-03/henry-fords-wheels-for-the-world Henry Ford's 'Wheels for the World' | WVTF Feb 10, 2022 - Henry Ford's affordable, mass-produced Model T changed the face of America. 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John Edwards as the "Believe in America" tour... focus onkerryedwardssecuritywvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-16/exploring-the-underground-latin-music-scene-in-tokyo Exploring the underground Latin music scene in Tokyo | WVTF Jun 16, 2025 - From cumbia to salsa and Chicano rap, Latin music has a home among audiences in Tokyo, Japan. the undergroundlatin musicexploringscenetokyo https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-21/london-town-crier London Town Crier | WVTF Oct 21, 2021 - Peter Moore, London Town Crier, is leaving his post and is searching for someone to replace him. He also leads a big parade on New Year's Day. Hear NPR's Scott... town crierlondonwvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2023-11-02/the-news-roundup-international The News Roundup - International | WVTF Nov 3, 2023 - Aid workers continue to die in Gaza. 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But after years of unfulfilled pledges, how do other... other countries https://www.wvtf.org/show/woodsongs WoodSongs | WVTF Folksinger Michael Johnathon's WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is an hour long, weekly live-audience, Americana format show that presents the best grassroots and... woodsongswvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2014-11-16/operation-sea-lion-is-a-flawed-but-fascinating-look-at-wwii 'Operation Sea Lion' Is A Flawed But Fascinating Look At WWII | WVTF Sep 15, 2023 - Historian Leo McKinstry sheds new light on the British homefront and the failure of Nazi invasion plans, but reviewer J.P. O'Malley says the book is marred by... sea lion https://www.wvtf.org/podcast/virginia Virginia On Demand | WVTF Radio IQ’s Virginia On Demand is a weekday podcast hosted by Jeff Bossert. 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Before that he'll be at NATO headquarters in Brussels to reaffirm support... https://www.wvtf.org/2009-09-09/for-amreeka-director-life-as-inspiration-for-art For 'Amreeka' Director, Life As Inspiration For Art | WVTF Jul 18, 2023 - Writer and director Cherien Dabis talks about her feature film Amreeka, and the immigrant childhood that inspired it. inspiration artdirectorlifewvtf https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-05/be-square-and-get-to-the-root-of-it-celebrate-square-root-day-today Be square and get to the root of it! 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