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Person of The Week

Person of The Week

TIME

TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.

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Included in this episode: 1. What TIME’s Newest Class of Next Generation Leaders Can Teach Us 2. GOP Senate Candidates Bet Biden Will Hurt Democrats 3. A Supreme Court Case Over Pork Could Imperil U.S. Climate Progress 4. Iranian-Made Kamikaze Drones Strike Kyiv Region .

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Stories included in this episode:

1 - Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say

2 - Column: In the Rush to AI, We Can't Afford to Trust Big Tech

3 - Doctors Are Still Confused by Abortion Exceptions in Louisiana. It’s Limiting Essential Care

4 - The Architect of Swiss Neutrality Thinks It's Time for His Country to Take Sides

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Person of The Week - James Ijames • Bessemer to Broadway
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07/13/23 • 32 min

This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, James Ijames. Known for his groundbreaking Broadway debut, "Fat Ham" –a unique adaptation of Hamlet set in the backdrop of a backyard barbeque– Ijames shares stories of his personal journey into theater and growing up in the South. The pair discuss how James weaves his life experiences and storytelling traditions into his work, and the importance of cultural diversity in the arts.

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Person of The Week - Alexis McGill Johnson • One Year Post-Dobbs
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07/20/23 • 31 min

In this week's episode, host Charlotte Alter sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood. The pair discuss the Supreme Court's landmark 2022 Dobbs decision, the repercussions of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the challenges of supporting patients and practitioners amidst a shifting legal landscape. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation on family histories, family planning, and the future of reproductive health in America.

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Included in this episode: 1. A Record-Breaking 1.6 Million People Are Now Mired in U.S. Immigration Court Backlogs 2. All U.S. Team Members Have Been Vaccinated for the Beijing Olympics 3. Is There Life on Mars? A New Study Offers Tantalizing Clues 4. ‘A Voice For All Time.’ Songwriter Diane Warren Remembers Ronnie Spector .
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Included in this episode: 1. Ukrainian Women Are Mobilizing Beyond the Battlefield to Defend Their Country 2. Column: How Big Tech Weaponizes Our Shame 3. The Arab World Isn’t Just Silent on China’s Crackdown on Uighurs. It’s Complicit 4. Column: Let the Oscars Be Boring—Please! .
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Included in this episode: 1. Teachers Who Survived Past School Shootings Are Furious After Uvalde 2. Here’s What to Know About COVID-19 Booster Shots for Kids 3. As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch? 4. U.S. Landfills Are Getting a Second Life as Solar Farms .
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Included in this episode: 1. Ukrainian Officials Are Appealing Directly to Russian Soldiers and Their Families as Casualties Mount 2. U.S., Russia Open Hotline to Prevent Accidental Clash in Europe 3. How Record-Setting Inflation Could Affect Democrats in the Midterms . 4. Ex-Cop Found Not Guilty in Shooting During Breonna Taylor Raid
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Included in this episode: 1. Asia Has Kept COVID-19 at Bay for 2 Years. Omicron Could Change That 2. Voting Bill Blocked by Republican Filibuster After Emotional Debate 3. ‘I Didn’t Over Promise.’ Joe Biden Defends His First Year in Marathon Press Conference 4. Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee to Get Trump Documents .
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Person of The Week - Cultivated Meat Passes the Taste Test... and More Stories
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01/23/22 • 25 min

Included in this episode: 1. Column: Democrats Lost Virginia By Ignoring Parents. Snow Days Show They Still Are 2. Kid of the Year Finalist Lino Marrero, 15, Invented a Shoe That Can Charge a Cell Phone 3. I’m Vaccinated, Boosted and Had COVID-19. Can I Go Back to Normal Now? .
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FAQ

How many episodes does Person of The Week have?

Person of The Week currently has 876 episodes available.

What topics does Person of The Week cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Person of The Week?

The episode title 'Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say...and more stories' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Person of The Week?

The average episode length on Person of The Week is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Person of The Week released?

Episodes of Person of The Week are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Person of The Week?

The first episode of Person of The Week was released on Aug 24, 2020.

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