Federal immigration policy has had more than a few impacts on Cape Cod, but so far, it doesn't seem to be affecting the Cape's access to labor through visa programs.
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In this episode of The Weekly Bird Report, Mark Faherty explores the sudden burst of spring migration as returning songbirds like orioles, hummingbirds, and flycatchers fill the landscape with color and sound. He also shares the thrill of spotting a rare Summer Tanager from his own attic, a reminder that peak migration can bring surprises anywhere.
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Alyssa Wang has joined Cape Symphony as the new music director.
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We discuss the latest research into tick-borne illness.
The Point
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A discussion of this week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.
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A book of conservation hope, at a time when hope can seem faint.
NPR Stories
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Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.
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The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
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This year's winner in NPR's College Podcast Challenge is a letter to a grandparent that grapples with health issues including dementia. It's the story of a family learning to talk about hard things.
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The remarks contrast with Border Czar Tom Homan's softer messaging earlier this year, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis.
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Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.