Veralyn Williams

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Executive Producer, Programming at NPR

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Why Trump is sending Venezuelans to El Salvador : Code Switch

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Sergio Martínez-Beltrán |Gene Demby |Christina Cala |Courtney Stein |Dalia Mortada |Luis Trelles | +5 more

Why Trump is sending Venezuelans to El Salvador : Code Switch One of President Trump's main campaign promises was carrying out mass deportations. We look at how the Trump administration is testing the U.S. legal system to make good on its promise, starting with the story of one family trying to find their 18-year-old son after immigration agents showed up at their doorstep.
Crunchy conservatives want to 'Make America Healthy Again' : It's Been a Minute

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak |Veralyn Williams

Crunchy conservatives want to 'Make America Healthy Again' Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527071/1268927487" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Who are the crunchy conservatives? Getty Images / pixabay hide caption toggle caption Getty Images / pixabay Who are the crunchy conservatives?
Oaklee, Cohen, & Mateo: why are these Gen-Alpha's hottest names? : It's Been a Minute

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Corey Bridges |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak |Veralyn Williams

Oaklee, Cohen, & Mateo: why are these Gen-Alpha's hottest names? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1242780108/1268888292" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> The political roots of your birth name. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images The political roots of your birth name.
Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars : It's Been a Minute

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Wailin Wong |Alexis Williams |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak |Veralyn Williams

Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527069/1268791234" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> How will the tariffs impact the fashion industry? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images How will the tariffs impact the fashion industry?
Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge? : Code Switch

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Gene Demby |Jess Kung |Courtney Stein |Xavier Lopez |Xavier López |Christina Cala | +3 more

Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1242229709/1268752700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> President Trump has put diversity, equity, and inclusion in his crosshairs — but there's no consensus on what DEI even means.
With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics : Code Switch

4 weeks ago | npr.org | B.A. Parker |Xavier Lopez |Xavier López |Luis Trelles |Dalia Mortada |Courtney Stein | +4 more

With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1240892108/1268432422" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Reports of measles cases in 18 states so far are alerting people to a potential new, but also old, threat of contagion.
Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why? : It's Been a Minute

1 month ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Selena Simmons-Duffin |Corey Bridges |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood |Veralyn Williams

Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1239865419/1268218695" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? Iain Buist/NCJ Archive/Mirrorpix via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Iain Buist/NCJ Archive/Mirrorpix via Getty Images Is the FDA cracking down on poppers?
This Palestinian-American‘s debut novel may not be political - but her existence is

1 month ago | mprnews.org | B.A. Parker |Christina Cala |Dalia Mortada |Courtney Stein |Gene Demby |Xavier Lopez | +3 more

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. To be a Palestinian-American writer right now can lead to a lot of expectation to focus on identity and devastation, but in her debut novel, “Too Soon,” Betty Shamieh shares the story of three generations of Palestinian women trying to find love, purpose and liberation. Copyright 2025, NPR Political debates with family or friends can get heated.
What Mahmoud Khalil's arrest means for international students ... and everyone : Code Switch

1 month ago | npr.org | Gene Demby |B.A. Parker |Xavier Lopez |Xavier López |Courtney Stein |Jess Kung | +3 more

What Mahmoud Khalil's arrest means for international students ... and everyone Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1239428600/1268087261" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia alum, was detained by ICE for his role in leading pro-Palestinian protests at his former university last year.
How "race-neutral" can universities really be? : It's Been a Minute

1 month ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Elissa Nadworny |Alexis Paige Williams |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak |Veralyn Williams

How "race-neutral" can universities really be? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527061/1268095648" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> What is a university for? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images What is a university for?

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Articles

Why Trump is sending Venezuelans to El Salvador : Code Switch

Crunchy conservatives want to 'Make America Healthy Again' : It's Been a Minute

Oaklee, Cohen, & Mateo: why are these Gen-Alpha's hottest names? : It's Been a Minute

Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars : It's Been a Minute

Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge? : Code Switch

With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics : Code Switch

Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why? : It's Been a Minute

This Palestinian-American‘s debut novel may not be political - but her existence is

What Mahmoud Khalil's arrest means for international students ... and everyone : Code Switch

How "race-neutral" can universities really be? : It's Been a Minute

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