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University of Chicago Human Rights Program Distinguished Lecturer Series
The University of Chicago Human Rights Program
At the University of Chicago, research and teaching in human rights integrate exploration of the core questions of human dignity with critical examination of the institutions designed to promote and protect human rights in the contemporary world. The University of Chicago Human Rights Program is an initiative unique among its peers for the interdisciplinary focus its faculty and students bring to bear on these essential matters. The Distinguished Lecturer series creates space for dialogue be ...
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CHIASMOS: The University of Chicago International and Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source [video]
The Center for International Studies at the University of Chicago
The University of Chicago International and Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source is intended as a resource for students, teachers, and the general public. It makes available recordings of conferences, lectures, and performances sponsored and organized by: the Center for International Studies; the Human Rights Program; the Center for East Asian Studies; the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies; the Center for Latin American Studies; the Center for Middle Eastern Studies; a ...
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CHIASMOS: The University of Chicago International and Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source [audio]
The Center for International Studies at the University of Chicago
The University of Chicago International and Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source is intended as a resource for students, teachers, and the general public. It makes available recordings of conferences, lectures, and performances sponsored and organized by: the Center for International Studies; the Human Rights Program; the Center for East Asian Studies; the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies; the Center for Latin American Studies; the Center for Middle Eastern Studies; a ...
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Opinion: Pope Leo's hope-inspiring favorite films
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2:53Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies.By Scott Simon
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And the 2025 World Cheese Champion is – a Swiss gruyere made from raw cow's milk
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1:56The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps.By Scott Simon
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Faculty, advocates react to Texas A&M University's new race and gender approval system
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2:20The new Texas A&M University System, which requires professors to obtain approval from the school president to discuss certain race and gender topics, has been met with opposition from faculty and freedom of speech advocates.By Kyle B. McClenagan
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The BBC apologized for its edit of Trump's January 6 speech. He says he will still sue
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3:49The BBC apologizes to President Trump for edits made to his January 6 speech that gave the impression that he specifically called for violence. But Trump still wants a financial settlement.By Willem Marx
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Here are the latest updates on the conflict in Ukraine
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4:29As Ukrainian troops struggle to defend a key city in Ukraine's east, a widening energy corruption scandal in Kyiv implicates a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and forces resignations in his cabinet.By Scott Simon
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Saturday Sports: The MLB's Most Valuable Player awards; the NFL mid-season standings
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4:23NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sportswriter Howard Bryant about the results of the most valuable player awards in the MLB and how the NFL playoff picture is shaping up mid-season.By Scott Simon
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The shutdown is over, so what's next for Congress?
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3:53With the government shutdown over, we take a look at what's next in Congress in the coming weeks.By Deirdre Walsh
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A transportation policy expert explains the pros of privatizing U.S. air traffic control
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5:45NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bob Poole, with the Reason Foundation, who argues that privatizing air traffic control in the U.S. would bring more stable funding and fewer travel disruptions.By Scott Simon
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All you need to know about West Coast orcas, their distinct diets and habits
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3:56A study reveals that certain West Coast orcas belong to distinct social groups with different habits and diets. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ecologist Josh McInnes about how the groups differ.By Scott Simon
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How Iranian authorities target businesses dealing with women not covering their heads
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4:47Instead of arresting women who shun the hijab head covering, Iran is targeting the cafes where they gatherBy Jackie Northam
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After 40 years, plans to deploy a new undersea habitat are in progress
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3:57A British engineering and research company is unveiling a "subsea human habitat," a base that four people can live and work in for missions of a week or more. It's the first new underwater habitat developed since the 1980s.By Greg Allen
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Opinion: Remembering Bob Trumpy — NFL great, broadcaster, and life-saver
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2:40Bob Trumpy has died. While he leaves a fine legacy as a Cincinnati sportscaster, his best moment might have been the two hours he spoke with a desperate and depressed woman who called into his show.By Scott Simon
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The 'lion' on the loose in Ireland that was actually a dog
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1:31A video suggested that a lion might be on the loose in Ireland. It turned out the "lion" was a dog with a rather unusual haircut.By Scott Simon
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How the shutdown is causing anxious holiday travelers to reevaluate their plans
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3:18With the government shutdown impacting flights and the busiest travel day just weeks away, anxious holiday travelers are rethinking plans.By KUOW Staff
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A new form of wildlife tourism is attracting crowds to Montana — bat tours
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3:31Montana has lots of tourist attractions, from national parks to fly fishing and skiing. But night tours of bat habitats are the hot new thing.By Kayla Desroches
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A closer look at Trump's tariffs, the impact and who's paying them
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3:53The Supreme Court is considering Trump's sweeping tariffs. Those tariffs are helping drive up prices, from coffee to furniture, and voters say the economy played a major role in this week's elections.By Scott Simon
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British mathematician John Hogan explains his research on the 'golfer's curse'
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3:57NPR's Scott Simon talks to John Hogan, professor of applied mathematics at the University of Bristol, about his research on the "Golfer's Curse" - when a ball looks like it's been sunk, but spins back up onto the turf.By Scott Simon
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Saturday Sport: College football coaching chaos; the tallest man in basketball
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4:31NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk about sports and sports topics.By Scott Simon
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An Israeli military court considers the fate of Florida teen Mohammed Ibrahim
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4:25Last winter, a 16-year-old from Florida was visiting family in the West Bank when Israeli soldiers arrested him for allegedly throwing rocks. He's been in prison for eight months without trial or family visits.By Lauren Frayer
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The impact of losing SNAP benefits and a Head Start school closure on this grandmother
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6:20NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nicole Hines of Davenport, Iowa, about how the loss of SNAP benefits and the closure of a Head Start school that her granddaughter attended are affecting her life.By Scott Simon
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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair
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2:37A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.By Scott Simon
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Happy 40th birthday to NPR's 'Weekend Edition'
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2:04Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.By Scott Simon
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How to make emails sound human with the growing use of AI tools
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2:46AI email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. But some people are now worried their emails sound too perfect -- including people who work in tech.By Chloe Veltman
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SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.By Jennifer Ludden
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SNAP recipients struggle with the USDA food safety net, trying to stock up
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3:20Snap Recipients are already looking to stock up at food pantries, but USDA cuts earlier this year are exposing gaps in the food safety network.By Grant Blankenship
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Open Enrollment begins today on Healthcare.gov. Here's what you should know
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4:02This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.By Scott Simon
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A revival of the 1950s musical 'Damn Yankees,' and audience reception in 2025
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4:37What does Damn Yankees, a 1950s musical have to say to audiences in 2025? With its themes of selling your soul to the devil to get a win or power or beauty, quite a bit.By Elizabeth Blair
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What does the trade 'truce" between Trump and China's Xi Jinping mean?
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5:10The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.By Scott Simon
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How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist patients in their recovery from injury
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3:57Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.By Scott Simon
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Saturday Sports: The World Series; chaotic times for college football coaches
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4:32NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.By Scott Simon
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fees
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3:54Corporate America has been largely silent about the damage President Trump's policies could do to the economy. But now a powerful business lobby is suing over Trump's new $100,000 fees on H-1B visas.By Maria Aspan
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One of music's best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly
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6:14For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)By Tom Huizenga
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Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right for you...
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2:33Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.By Scott Simon
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John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme song to the NBC
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6:19A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.By Scott Simon
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What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his constituents about the shutdown
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4:13The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.By Barbara Sprunt
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How narco-submarines are playing a major role in global drug trafficking
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4:56Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.By Scott Simon
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Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip
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3:56President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.By Anthony Kuhn
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Week in Politics: Trump's relations with Latin America and Canada; East Wing demolition
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4:16We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.By Scott Simon
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How U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean have impacted Trinidad and Tobago
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4:38The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.By Eyder Peralta
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Northern California to decide on redistricting, potentially benefiting Democrats
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4:10In Northern California, congressional districts could be redrawn by a vote on Election Day. Republicans say they're victims of the national redistricting fight, while Democrats blame President Trump.By Laura Fitzgerald
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NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.By Scott Simon
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Why are so many rich Americans investing in British soccer teams?
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4:37American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.By Robbie Griffiths
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Adm. Alvin Holsey, who was overseeing the Venezuelan boat strikes, steps down
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2:19The admiral overseeing U.S. Southern Command is leaving as the Pentagon continues its attacks on small boats in the waters off Venezuela, claiming they are being used by drug traffickers.By Quil Lawrence
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Was the Chicago 'rat hole' that went virus in 2024 made by a rat? Researchers explain
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1:29Was the great Chicago Rat Hole of 2024 actually made by a rat? Researchers who looked at the imprint in the sidewalk slab say "probably not!"By Scott Simon
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Trump and Zelensky met on Friday. What's next in the Russia-Ukraine war?
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3:54Ukraine's president met yesterday with President Trump, trying to both bolster his country's weaponry and pursue a ceasefire with Russia. But it's unclear how interested Russia is in a deal.By Scott Simon
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Protests against Trump polices are expected across the U.S. during 'No Kings' events
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3:58The organizers of Saturday's No Kings protests are expecting millions of people at more than 2,000 events to demonstrate against what they see as the Trump administration's authoritarian policies.By Joel Rose
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He was detained by ICE. Here's what happened when he lawyered up
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4:03ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived; then he lawyered up. Detainees like him who can afford to pay for more due process show the pitfalls of a mass deportation approach.By Ximena Bustillo
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Saturday Sports: Baseball's League Championship Series; Shohei Ohtani's epic night
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4:58NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports.By Scott Simon
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The latest on the Gaza ceasefire one week later
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4:49A week after the Gaza ceasefire, Israel's new restrictions are keeping desperately needed aid out.By Jane Arraf
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Animals face off in 'Leaping Llamas' at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival
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3:34NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Andrea Parent-Tibbetts owner of Clover Brook Farm in Hyde Park, New York, about leaping llamas, an event at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival where animals compete to see who can jump the highest.By Scott Simon
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