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Erick Castro photographs his vegan fried-oyster-mushroom po'boy outside of a Whole Foods in Brooklyn. The sandwich is made by local vegan food business <a href="http://www.chickpeaandolive.com/">Chickpea and Olive</a> and sold inside Whole Foods.

Beyond Bodega Bites: This Man Wants More People To Eat 'Vegan In The Hood'

Erick Castro's Instagram account is spreading the gospel of an affordable plant-based diet, especially to lower-income residents of New York. Now, he's got a vegan restaurant, too.

Campaigning Continues For House Democrats Who Want Leadership Roles

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, current House minority whip, about the incoming Democratic majority bringing new ideas and some challenges to its leadership.

Then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, left, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein attend the U.S. Marshal Service's Director's Honorary Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C, on November 1, 2018.

The Russia Investigations: Who's Running The Justice Department?

The president's appointment of a new acting AG ejected Jeff Sessions and leapfrogged Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, the only person at DOJ who the president may like less than Sessions or Robert Mueller.

Harvard Discrimination Trial Ends, But Lawsuit Is Far From Over

An opinion could come in early 2019. Both sides say they plan to appeal, which means the fate of affirmative action policies could once again end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.

At St. John Eye Hospital in Gaza, a Palestinian surgeon removes a woman's cataract using surgery equipment branded with a sticker that says, in Arabic, "From The American People." U.S. funding subsidizes these surgeries for Palestinians who could not otherwise afford them, but funding cuts means subsidies will not continue, hospital administrators say.

U.S. Palestinian Aid Cuts Hit Programs Providing Food And Health For Gaza's Poorest

Cuts in U.S. aid to Gaza are being felt in poor communities where people are losing food vouchers and some medical services.

Protecting Kids' Digital Privacy

Think the apps your kids download are harmless? A federal government report says that may not be true. The investigation found that hundreds of popular mobile device apps have been collecting and sharing data about children. Host Michel Martin talks with Rey Junco of the Harvard Berkman Center, about how best to protect your kids' digital privacy.

Lessons From Election 2012: Demographics, Spending

Renee Montagne speaks with Republican strategist Ed Rogers and Democratic political analyst Dee Dee Myers about Tuesday's wins and losses, and about challenges facing the Republican Party.

Skip The Flowers And Jewelry For Your Valentine

Valentine's Day is around the corner. Maybe you're eyeing chocolate, roses or something sparkly for your sweetheart? Mark Di Vincenzo cautions you to think about your timing. The author of Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00, says increased demand makes February one of the worst times to buy traditional gifts.

Clothing chains like H&M (above) and Forever 21 design and distribute new styles so quickly and cheaply, they've been dubbed "fast fashion" retailers.

In Trendy World Of Fast Fashion, Styles Aren't Made To Last

Chains like H&M and Forever 21 turn out new styles so quickly that they've been dubbed "fast fashion" retailers. While the stores reap big profits, many say the business model has hidden costs, like encouraging poor labor practices and churning out cheaply made products that quickly end up in landfills.

'Separate And Unequal': Racial Divides In Higher Ed

A new report suggests that more white students are heading to top tier colleges, while their black and Hispanic counterparts are turning to low tuition, open-access institutions. Host Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown's Anthony Carnevale, about what the numbers mean.

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