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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · 21h

Taking to the Desk!
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The Doobie Brothers, now more than 50 years in, start this set with "Takin' It to the Streets" and never let off the gas.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · 2d

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Louisiana set aside funds to bridge the SNAP gap -- but not everyone will get some

On the eve of federal SNAP benefits hitting people's accounts, Louisiana is jumping in to fill the gap for the 1 in 5 state residents who use the program, but only for some of them.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · 27d

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado - Bloomberg

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · Oct 1

A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org

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NPR @npr.org · Oct 1

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Sep 21

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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Sep 17

We are living in #unprecedentedtimes

Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 29

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My colleagues coverage along with National on the 20th anniversary of Katrina is amazing.

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WWNO Public Radio for New Orleans providing NPR news, culture and the stories of the people, places, and events that make New Orleans unique.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 22

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WRKF Founders Luncheon hosts renowned NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly, longtime co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered, will speak at noon during WRKF’s 9th Annual Founders Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge on Friday, September 26, 2025. Known f...

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 22

No longer stinky. Zelda is enjoying a post bath @nylabone.bsky.social

Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 18

I’m Quatrefoil Cline and this has been your Capitol Access Minute.

Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 16

Trump-Putin documents left on hotel printer

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Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit

Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 16

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 16

World Photography Day is Aug. 19. To celebrate this day that recognizes the significance of pictures, NPR asked readers and listeners to share the story behind their favorite photos they have taken.

NPR readers celebrate World Photography Day with stories behind their favorite photos

World Photography Day is Aug. 19. To celebrate this day that recognizes the significance of pictures, NPR asked readers and listeners to share the story behind their favorite photos they have taken.

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 16

NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters notifying them that their asylum cases have been dismissed because they have not yet received a screening interview.

Asylum-seekers thought they were following the rules. Now some are told to start over

NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters notifying them that their asylum cases have been dismissed because they have not yet received a screening interview.

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 16

The left-leaning media outfit has surged in Donald Trump's second term, appealing to progressives outraged by the president. Still, the online streaming world remains dominated by right-wing voices.

Anti-Trump podcast MeidasTouch is rivaling Joe Rogan. Does it have staying power?

The left-leaning media outfit has surged in Donald Trump's second term, appealing to progressives outraged by the president. Still, the online streaming world remains dominated by right-wing voices.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 8

Its time for Elmo to check innon us again. www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1...

Elmo takes a turn as a therapist after asking, 'How is everybody doing?'

When the beloved red Muppet asked people how they were doing, they responded with honesty — and, in some cases, despair. Elmo replied to many messages with encouragement and empathy.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 5

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Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in congressional Jeffrey Epstein probe

Sessions tenure as AG intersected with key moments in the DOJ’s investigation of Epstein, according to a House committee.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 5

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How the Montgomery Riverfront brawl sparked an unofficial holiday

With names like “Fade in the Water” and “Day of the Chair,” the Aug. 5 brawl is now an unofficial holiday and national rallying cry among some Black Americans.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Aug 1

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Louisiana’s kratom ban to take effect this week

The herbal supplement kratom, known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects, will be illegal in Louisiana starting Friday, Aug. 1.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Everyone Heard About Jeffrey Epstein's Enablers. Few Listened To His Victims

After Palm Beach sex offender Jeffrey Epstein received a lenient sentence for his crimes, journalist Julie K. Brown identified 80 women who had survived his abuse. Her book is Perversion of Justice.

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Brooke Thorington @brookethorington.bsky.social · Jul 23

Zelda is doing her part with fundraising modeling the WRKF bandanna, which is one of the gifts you can receive if you become a sustaining donor.

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