When Every Country Is an Emergency
Ah Long spent years building a life in Shanghai. Then the pandemic arrived.
China's Zero-COVID policy cost him his job, his relationship, and eventually his faith that he could build a future there. So he did something almost unimaginable: he set out alone for the United States, crossing the Darién Gap, surviving robberies, and surrendering at the US-Mexico border to seek asylum.
But by the time he arrived, America had changed, too.
In this episode, reporter Aria Young follows Ah Long's extraordinary journey from China to New York and examines how both Beijing and Washington have turned to the language of emergency to expand executive power. The story asks a larger question: when governments rule through crisis, what happens to the people caught between?
Working 9 to 5 to 9
Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resistance from officials and non-profits, and insufficient union support.
Producers Aria Young and Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of 24-hour work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.
Rain, Rain, Go Away. New York Kids Are Trying to Play
Across New York City, workers are tearing out concrete and asphalt from schoolyards and replacing them with rain-absorbing surfaces that are more climate resilient. The redesigning of playgrounds in immigrant neighborhoods offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rethink how kids in the city relate to the outdoors.
Producer Aria Young, an immigrant journalist from China, explores the recent transformation of New York City playgrounds in response to the climate crisis and what it means for children’s play.
Alleged double murder at USF. A husband accused of hexes and murder. And "Allegedly," the new true-crime video podcast.
The search for two missing University of Southern Florida doctoral students ends in murder charges. Investigators say the alleged killer asked a chatbot how to get away with it. In Southern California, prosecutors are gearing up for the trial of Larry Millete -- the man they say killed his wife Maya after paying spellcasters to hex her. In Dateline Round Up, Jake Reiner, the son of slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner speaks out about his parents' murders, and there's a surprise plea in the 2002 killing of former RUN-DMC member Jam Master Jay. Plus, a sneak peek at “Allegedly,” a new video podcast on Netflix that covers the true-crime cases you can’t stop talking about.
Talking Dateline: Secrets Unmasked
Keith Morrison and Dateline producer Tim Uehlinger join Andrea Canning to discuss their episode, “Secrets Unmasked.” It’s the story of Regina Hicks, a young Ohio mother whose body was found in the passenger seat of her submerged car in 2001. Her manner of death was ruled undetermined, and for decades the case remained a mystery. Then an alleged arson scheme involving a custom-made face mask prompted investigators to take another look at Regina’s death. Keith and Tim discuss the twists and turns that ultimately led to justice, including the pivotal role of witness Steve Gates, who broke his silence after nearly 25 years. Keith also shares an extra clip from his interview with Steve, who explains why he is no longer afraid of Regina’s killer. Plus, we answer your questions from social media.
A Hawaii doctor's wife testifies against him. A Dad's retrial in Mississippi. And realtor safety.
In Hawaii, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig is on trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife while on a scenic hike -- and she's taking the stand against him. In Mississippi, a man is being tried a second time for the murder of his daughter's boyfriend, Kirby Carpenter. Prosecutors say the proof is the victim's silver coins found in the defendant's car. In Dateline Round Up, verdicts in Utah and New York, plus an arrest in the 2011 murder of an Iowa realtor. And tips from a real estate agent on how his colleagues can keep themselves safe on the job.
What's In A Name: NPR College Podcast Challenge 2022 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
What’s in a name? Shakespeare might say names are irrelevant, but to me, my name is my identity. When I left my home Shanghai and moved to suburban Pennsylvania at age 16, I was asked to adopt an English name. Five years later, the abandonment of my native Chinese name, 杨沁悦, has made me feel lost and confused about my cultural identity. How is my Chineseness viewed in American society, and how do I connect to it?
This podcast is about my journey back to my roots through the acceptance of my name. In this podcast, I explore the meaning of my name and its relation to my identity. Through an interview with my high school teacher, I reflect on my various American experiences and how they have shaped me. By accepting my once-rejected name, I reconnect with my culture, lineage, and my immigrant identity.