We check on the progress of the National Defense Authorization Act. Then we discuss with a historian of ethnic identity why people continue to change their names.
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How our names impact our identity
Our names can be an important part of our identity. So what happens when we change them? An ethnic identity historian joins us to look at some of the history of name changes, and the cultural significance behind them.
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House-passed military budget would ban reimbursements for abortion services
Last week, the U.S. House passed its national defense bill with a number of political amendments, including bans on reimbursements for abortion services and transgender hormone treatments. Watchers say the traditionally bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act is gearing up to become the next partisan battleground. A congressional defense reporter discusses the latest.
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- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
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- Caroline Coudriet Guest
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