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Millennials include anyone born between 1981 and 1996, making them between the ages of 25 and 40. While the generation isn't monolithic, there are certain cultural touchstones that have come to shape the millennial experience and they're showing up in literature. We discuss those experiences and themes with authors Kiley Reid, Danielle Evans and Lauren Oyler. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Brood X cicadas are on their way. Our home, Washington D.C., is set to be the epicenter of the swarm. We discuss the basics and what to expect with a bug expert and then fly into the basics of birdwatching with authors Margaret Atwood and Jenny Odell. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

We talk about the history of Black farmers in the United States, the impact of the American Rescue Act and what it means to reclaim the land. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Bank accounts can be used for a lot of things, including to help you build credit. But almost 63 million Americans are either unbanked or underbanked. That means they don't use banks to make financial transactions like cashing checks, saving money or applying for credit. We discuss the impacts of being unbanked and underbanked and what communities are doing to try and help create access. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have...

COVID-19 surges are reappearing around the country after spring breakers flocked to the nation's beaches. The CDC also issues new travel guidelines. The murder trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck, started this week. Worldwide, Europe is having a tough time navigating the third wave of the pandemic with France announcing a three-week closure of its schools. And the U.S. State Department published a human rights...

More than a dozen states are opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults this week. Meanwhile, Pfizer's vaccine has been deemed safe for kids. We answer your questions about vaccines and the pandemic. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Border Patrol facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border are overwhelmed with the record number of unaccompanied minors arriving at border. Agencies say they need more help. We discuss what situation at the border and what options the U.S. government has for helping those minors. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Unemployment claims are down, consumer confidence is up and U.S. jobless claims have fallen to the the lowest level since the pandemic began over a year ago. But these numbers aren't always good indicators of how Americans are faring during a period of financial difficulty. We discuss these indicators and what experts are expecting for a post-pandemic economy. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

The Atlanta spa shootings brought attention to the long history of hate against Asians and Asian Americans, but it was also a tragedy at the intersection of gender, race and class. The idea that our identities don't exist in a vacuum is not a new one. It even has a name: intersectionality. The term's been around for more than 30 years. Still, a lot of people either don't understand, or misunderstand, its meaning. We discuss the meaning of intersectionality, how it applies to the Atlanta...

President Biden is pushing Congress to pass comprehensive gun control legislation after two mass shootings in under a week, while the Senate debates voting rights measures. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, worldwide, while AstraZeneca faces questions about efficacy and the side effects of its vaccine. And how did a cargo ship end up stuck in the Suez canal and why is it causing headaches around the globe? We talk about these top stories and more. Want to support 1A? Give...

According to TSA screening numbers, more Americans are traveling since the start of the pandemic. Some are hopping on flights to see family, while others are jet-setting on vacation. But is it too soon to get on a plane? What if you're vaccinated? We answer questions about safety regarding air travel and break down the latest safety recommendations. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Wealthy countries make up just a fifth of the global adult population. But they've already snatched up more than half of the world's vaccine supply. Some critics say these countries should share vaccine supplies in order to help end the pandemic. Meanwhile, the U.S. still faces high levels of vaccine skepticism and hesitancy, even with its high supply of vaccines. What role should the U.S. and other superpowers play in the global vaccination effort? And how can we continue to combat vaccine...

The shooter in the deadly attack at three Atlanta spas, in which six Asian women were among the eight people killed, is charged with murder. But the shooting isn't currently being prosecuted as a hate crime, despite a wave of attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders over the last year What makes a hate crime? And why don't we see them prosecuted more often? Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter...

NFTs are a type of cryptocurrency that represent a unique digital asset, like a piece of art or digital item. We dive into the basics and answer some of your questions. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Investigators and the public are still learning more about the spa shootings in the Atlanta area. Six Asian women were among the eight people killed. Moderna begins testing its vaccine on children below the age of 12 and infants as young as six months old. Meanwhile, several companies in the European Union halted the distribution of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, citing the risk of blood clots. But a top E.U. health agency said the shot's benefits are far greater than its risks. We...

Atlanta police have charged a suspect in the spa shootings, which comes amid a wave of violence against Asian Americans, spurred in part by racist and xenophobic rhetoric surrounding the pandemic. But the suspect claims the shootings were motived by his self-described sexual addiction. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization reports that about one in three women, globally, have faced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lives. We discuss the shootings and violence against...

In 2014, 8-year-old Relisha Rudd disappeared from the Washington, D.C. homeless shelter where she lived. She was only officially declared missing after she hadn't been seen for 18 days. She hasn't been found. "Through The Cracks" is a podcast about the gaps in our society and who falls through them. The first season follows Relisha Rudd's case. We talked to host and reporter Jonquilyn Hill about it. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast....

Public defenders are attorneys who are appointed to work on behalf of defendants who can't afford to hire their own representation. But they aren't always supported in the ways that maybe they should be. We talked to three professionals in the field about their work. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

In 2021 alone, 25 states have introduced over 70 bills targeting transgender people. Trans youth are especially affected by this recent legislative push, with a significant number of these bills focused on children specifically. We talked about what this legislation means for LGBTQ rights nationwide, and how likely the bills are to pass. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

The world reflects on a year since the WHO declared a global pandemic. The U.S. passes a new COVID-19 relief bill and Hawaii is in a state of emergency as floods rip through the state. Meanwhile, protests continue in Senegal. The world reacts to a World Health Organization report which reveals that about one in three women has faced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lives. We get to all those stories, plus the latest on the global vaccination effort. Want to support 1A?...