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Across the United States, millions of grandparents are quietly stepping back into the role of parent for their grandkids. In Eugene, a long-running support group offers these elder caregivers a rare chance to pause, exhale, and talk honestly about what it means to raise grandchildren in the twilight of their lives.
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The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. troops in Jordan.
Here & Now, 11am
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Shoppers, especially among Gen Z, are becoming more conscious about the kinds of fabrics they buy and are increasingly moving away from polyester. But the ubiquitous fabric might be a lot easier to denounce than to actually stop wearing.
All Things Considered, 3p-6p
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Each year, fewer Americans remember 9/11. The radio archives of WNYC take us to Ground Zero as the planes hit.
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This week on Oregon On The Record:
Monday 9/7 - 100 Years of Route 66
Tuesday 9/8 - Cougar in Springfield
Wednesday 9/9- Football at South Eugene High School?
Thursday 9/10 - Local nonprofit on the truth about postpartum depression
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
Monday 9/7 - 100 Years of Route 66
Tuesday 9/8 - Cougar in Springfield
Wednesday 9/9- Football at South Eugene High School?
Thursday 9/10 - Local nonprofit on the truth about postpartum depression
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
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Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions. -
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for. -
Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election. -
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power. -
The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.
