September 5, 2024

NPR Focuses on Swing States in Upcoming Election Coverage

The presidential election is right around the corner, and with an especially tight race ahead, battleground states are critical. NPR is launching in-depth coverage on each swing state, beginning with Georgia on September 16. Stay tuned and learn more about the significance of swing states in presidential elections.

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NPR's Climate Solutions Week: The Future of Food

From September 9 through September 15, NPR dives deep into the future of food in the reality of climate change. Hear from leaders in food and agricultural systems to learn how they're tackling climate pollution and adapting to a changing planet.

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NPR intends to air presidential debate

While details aren't final, NPR is in negotiations with ABC to air the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast next week. The debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to take place in Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 10. Stay tuned to KGOU for updates.

In the meantime, check out this article from NPR's Public Editor for a deep dive into the fairness of candidate coverage. Which candidate gets more airtime -- Harris or Trump? It's a complicated question, as Kelly McBride details.

How to cut your grocery bill: Tweak your recipes and freeze leftovers

How do you save money on groceries? Over the last year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%. But that's on top of a 3.6% increase in the previous year and a whopping 13.1% the year before that. Life Kit spoke to Beth Moncel, founder of the cooking blog Budget Bytes, for tips on how to spend less money at the supermarket.

These Alaska moms couldn’t find a Yup’ik children’s book. So they made one themselves

“Our culture is so strong and our people are resilient and -- it’s just a coloring book. But for us, it’s just so much more than a coloring book,” said Nikki Corbett, co-creator of the first Yup'ik coloring book.

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