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To celebrate Black History Month, Indian River State College hosted Dr. William G. Anderson, D.O. for a fireside chat and Q&A with the Treasure Coast community. Dr. Anderson is one of the nation's last living links to the Original Six of the American Civil Rights Movement. -
A discussion with the college’s new president about his perspective on leadership, and what we may expect moving forward.
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Martin County has approved the first phase of Newfield, a traditional neighborhood development-style town that features 2,000 acres of open green space for all to enjoy.
Treasure Coast Happenings
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Mike speaks with Jane Baldridge and Barb Bucci about an invitation for you to attend the 5th annual Martin County Open Studio Tour (MCOST) on March 6-7, during which you can visit 32 artists who will be displaying their work in 22 studio locations in Martin County. Masks will be required of all attendees and exhibitors, and social distancing will be practiced at all sites.
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The Girl Scouts, a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. This is the time of year that many of us wait for, Girl Scout Cookies. When you make a Girl Scout Cookie purchase, you’re helping the next generation of entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful: teamwork, planning, and a positive outlook. Mike speaks with Melinda Glasco about how Covid 19 is causing some restrictions, and the Girl Scouts have come up with innovative ways for you to satisfy your cookie cravings!
From The NPR Newsroom
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Neera Tanden has withdrawn her nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget, the first big loss for the Biden administration in Congress.
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In the wake of the historic 2020 election turnout, state legislatures across the U.S. are considering bills to make it harder to vote. Activist Stacey Abrams warns of a return to Jim Crow-era laws.
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The court heard arguments in a case that could allow state legislatures to make it more difficult for some to vote. The arguments centered on a key portion of the Voting Rights Act.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philippe Etienne, France's ambassador to the U.S., about Iran, climate change, and what hopes he has for the U.S.-France relationship in the Biden administration.
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One Medical is seeing the shutoff of vaccine allocations, new reports of wrongdoing, and a congressional hearing as fallout deepens following NPR's investigation of its COVID-19 vaccination practices.
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Three years into #MeToo, three women have raised allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vox senior reporter Anna North on how some men's behavior hasn't changed.
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With disinformation spreading on an unprecedented scale, experts in cult deprogramming are turning their expertise to those who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.
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Biden's picks for the watchdogs protecting Americans from financial wrongdoing will face the Senate Banking Committee. If confirmed, they will be much tougher on Wall Street than their predecessors.
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Pharmaceutical giant Merck has not had success with its own COVID-19 vaccine, but has entered a deal to produce vaccines for Johnson & Johnson, who could use the help after production shortfalls.
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Vernon Jordan, for years an influential power broker in Washington and a close advisor to former President Bill Clinton, has died at 85.
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