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Troubled by delays and more than a billion dollars over budget, the new Panama Canal took more than a decade to build. Can the project payoff amid a changing and slumping shipping industry?

Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Egypt's foreign minister, speaks with NPR's David Greene about the state of democracy and human rights in his country.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with economist Julia Coronado about the Federal Reserve's recent efforts to protect the economy and what plans does it have moving forward.

We take a look at President Trump's July 4th speech, as well as his reluctance to sign the bipartisan housing bill intended to help make homes affordable for Americans.

Millions of Venezuelans have left their country to escape authoritarian rule and economic collapse. We tell the story of one family headed to the U.S.

After a long and very public flirtation with a third White House bid, the vice president has ultimately decided against a late entrance into the presidential race.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, now President Biden's chief medical adviser on COVID-19, says he rejoiced when the new president said that "science and truth" would guide the nation's policies toward the pandemic.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, speaks with Oregon State University Music Professor, Dana Reason about collaborations using music and scientific data and art. OSU is nurturing communication and projects across disciplines. Barbara and Dana discuss a June conference at OSU bringing together women composers from around the globe.

In this episode, host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Food for Lane County Youth Farm coordinator, Ted Purdy. This year the farm produced over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce last year for distribution to local residents. The Springfield farm stand sells fresh produce from May through October. Adults and youths work and learn together about farming and food security.

As often as not, the opportunity to speak right after the president has been the kiss of death for aspiring politicians — especially for the GOP during the Obama years.