Trump’s Speeches, Increasingly Angry and Rambling, Reignite the Question of Age

Peter Baker, Dylan Freedman, Chevaz Clarke & Aaron Byrd

With the passage of time, the 78-year-old former president’s speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past, according to a review of his public appearances over the years.

Addded Oct 7, 2024

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The New York Times

How Xi Returned China to One-Man Rule

Weiyi Cai, Aaron Byrd, Chris Buckley & Pablo Robles

For decades, China built guardrails to prevent another Mao. Here’s how Xi Jinping has dismantled them and created his own machinery of power.

Addded Sep 4, 2023

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The New York Times

Inside the Apocalyptic Worldview of ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’

Karen Yourish, Weiyi Cai, Larry Buchanan, Aaron Byrd, Barbara Harvey, Blacki Migliozzi, Rumsey Taylor, Josh Williams & Michael Zandlo

A "New York Times" analysis of 1,150 episodes reveals how Tucker Carlson pushes extremist ideas and conspiracy theories into millions of households, five nights a week.

Addded May 1, 2022

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The New York Times

A Tanker and a Maze of Companies: One Way Illicit Oil Reaches North Korea

Christoph Koettl, Muyi Xiao, Stella Cooper, Aaron Byrd, Natalie Reneau & Amy Chang Chien

We spent months reviewing ship-tracking data, corporate records and satellite imagery to uncover one way North Korea evades strict international sanctions.

Addded Mar 23, 2021

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KCRW

KCRW's Best of 2020 Music: Songs, albums, and artists that shined in a WTF year

Anne Litt, Anthony Valadez, Ariana Morgenstern, Aaron Byrd, Chris Douridas, Dan Wilcox, Garth Trinidad, Jason Kramer, Jeremy Sole, John Moses, José Galván, Novena Carmel, Raul Campos, Scott Dallavo, Travis Holcombe & Valida

Was the music better this year, or did we just need it more? KCRW’s Best of 2020 Music showcases the best songs, best albums, and best artists picked by our DJs. And our Best New Artist represents a local, LA musician you oughta know.

Addded Dec 21, 2020

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The New York Times

N.Y.P.D. Says It Used Restraint During Protests. Here’s What the Videos Show.

Allison McCann, Blacki Migliozzi, Andy Newman, Larry Buchanan & Aaron Byrd

Police officials say there were “isolated cases” of inappropriate force. But 64 videos show many attacks on protesters that appear unwarranted.

Addded Jul 15, 2020

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KCRW

Morning Becomes Eclectic: Robert Glasper

Aaron Byrd & Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper is a three time Grammy Award winning pianist, producer and artist. He recently took us on a jazz fusion odyssey when he performed in front of an intimate crowd at Apogee Studios.

Addded Feb 4, 2020

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KCRW

KCRW's Best Songs of the Year 2019

Anne Litt, Travis Holcombe, Raul Campos, Marion Hodges, Novena Carmel, Aaron Byrd, Jason Bentley, Valida, Jason Kramer & Anthony Valadez

KCRW's Annual "Best Of" recommendations, our favorite songs & music artists of the year. Discover what inspired our DJs in 2019.

Addded Dec 9, 2019

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KCRW

KCRW's Best Albums of the Year 2019

Garth Trinidad, Aaron Byrd, Liza Richardson, Marion Hodges, Chris Douridas, Anne Litt, Travis Holcombe, Scott Dallavo, Dan Wilcox & John Moses

KCRW's Annual "Best Of" recommendations, recognizing great music albums of the year. See what innovated & inspired our DJs in 2019.

Addded Dec 9, 2019

music

The New York Times

Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings? We Found Them

Larry Buchanan, Aaron Byrd, Alicia DeSantis & Emily Rhyne

Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 landscapes for his television show -- so why are they so hard to find? We solve one of the internet’s favorite little mysteries.

Addded Jul 12, 2019

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The New York Times

How Russian Bots and Trolls Invade Our Lives -- and Elections

Natalia V. Osipova & Aaron Byrd

How do bots and trolls work to infiltrate social media platforms and influence U.S. elections? We take a closer look at these insidious online pests to explain how they work.

Addded Nov 6, 2017

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The New York Times

The Power of Outsiders

Charles Duhigg, Aaron Byrd & Samantha Stark

Did you know today’s global shipping industry was revolutionized by one young trucker’s idea in the 1930s? In this first installment of The Art of Better series, Charles Duhigg uses the story of Malcom McLean to show how an outsider can be an innovator.

Addded Dec 8, 2016

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