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Brian Mann
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Brian Mann is an NPR reporter who covers issues relating to addiction. He is known for reporting on developments in this area and is based in the Adirondack region of New York.
3 episodes featuring Brian Mann
Up First from NPR
Trump-Xi summit yields symbolism over substance
The episode connects a narrowly defined U.S.-China trade pause with escalating fights over press access and Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation.
Sep 25, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Media outlets challenge White House access limits as Trump weighs diplomacy and media deals
The episode connects press-access restrictions, uncertain diplomacy, and a proposed media merger to broader questions about accountability, power, and independence.
Sep 22, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
9/11 remembrance meets a pivotal fight over political power
The episode connects the enduring human toll of 9/11 with battles over Republican strategy and congressional representation.
Sep 11, 2026 · 16 min