Zandra Flemister broke barriers at the Secret Service in the '70s, but went largely unrecognized until her death last week. Here's a look at her life and legacy. I'm especially honored to bring her story to the airwaves in my Morning Edition debut! npr.org/2023/03/02/115…

Recently, I've been looking into unorthodox classes and educational programs around the country for NPR. First up: salmon in the classroom!

Can't wait to have Michel Martin on our Morning Edition team!

Bracing for sleep deprivation this week, when I host NPR's Morning Edition & Up First w/Leila Fadel & Steve Inskeep. Daily schedule: —wake up 2:30 a.m. —in studio 3 a.m. —prep 3-5 a.m. —show starts 5 a.m. We're a round-the-clock news operation. Please support us if you can!

BREAKING: The federal e-bike bill is BACK. A new proposal would give Americans up to $1,500 off a new e-bike. This bill is similar to its predecessor, which came tantalizingly close to passing last year. BUT there are some key differences. 🧵 panetta.house.gov/media/press-re…

His Iraq war never ended: Ruth Sherlock meets a man tortured at Abu Ghraib. He’s been out for years—but other Iraqis have since shunned him. The US used methods designed not only to physically hurt people but to degrade, shame and humiliate. @npr npr.org/2023/03/21/116…

Not pictured - a crème brûlée donut polished off by yours truly. Thanks Michel Martin!

During this 20th anniversary week of the Iraq invasion we’ve heard Iraqis, US veterans, and a US officer who says the invasion was a mistake. We end with John Bolton, who makes the case that the original decision was right. Listen: Morning Edition @npr npr.org/2023/03/24/116…

What does Rahul Gandhi's expulsion from India's parliament mean for the world's biggest democracy? Milan Vaishnav explains to Michel Martin on Morning Edition npr.org/2023/03/27/116…

I'm looking for an #Amsterdam resident who is fed up of drunken tourists to talk to NPR about the new Gemeente Amsterdam campaign to discourage them from visiting. Is that you? Please email [email protected]

Morning folks. I'm looking to speak to people who avoid staying in Airbnbs. Also keen to hear from people boycotting working on such properties. Must be based in the UK. Comment below with your reasons or drop me a message. #journorequest #holidayrentals

Is the new #Amsterdam campaign aimed at dissuading young Brits from visiting discriminatory? Enjoyed gathering some different voices for this one.

Finland joining NATO is seen as a blow to Russia's Vladimir Putin. But does it come at a cost to the alliance? Emma Ashford at Stimson Center discusses with A Martínez on Morning Edition. npr.org/2023/04/04/116…

Plenty of news going on today, but just wanted to take a moment to note how fun it was to have a double dose of Lewis Capaldi here in DC yesterday. Brilliant to have a quick chat after his NPR Music Tiny Desk, and then to see him at The Anthem last night too.

Actor Hugh Jackman says he's waiting to learn whether he has skin cancer again. And he's asking social media followers to wear sunscreen to protect themselves. Listen for more dermatologist-approved sun safety tips: one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId…

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It’s Sweatpants Wednesday on the overnight shift at ⁦Morning Edition⁩

I'm advertising a fantastic role in Washington DC, heading the EBU's new US subsidiary Eurovision News Americas. Content from this region is critical to the News Exchange, and the team runs operations on behalf of News Events. Please share! ebu.ch/careers/vacancy #journalismjobs

Lose your gloves on the Metro Forward Metrorail Info Red Line Metro? Handed in to station manager kiosk at NoMa (M St side).