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NPR All Things Considered
All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.
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New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh isn't as focused on employment, part of the dual mandate
The Federal Reserve has two main goals: price stability and maximum employment. But new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh seems to be leaning into price stability and away…
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Farmers say it's time to expand the H-2A visa for seasonal agriculture labor
Amid an administration crackdown on various forms of legal migration, there's one type of visa that even many Republicans support: the popular H-2A program for…
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PM churnover has some Britons wondering what has made the U.K. so ungovernable
The 2008 financial crisis and Brexit shrank the UK economy and led to a revolving door of PMs. Analysts say the first-past-the-post parliamentary system is…
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Microsoft is doing a hard reset of its XBOX gaming division
This week, Microsoft announced they were laying off over 3,000 staff at Xbox. What will the impact be on the company? And what do these layoffs say about the…
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Former U.S. envoy reacts to Iran strikes and NATO summit
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns regarding this week's developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict -- and the NATO…
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Questions over AI campaign parodies rise as regulations struggle to control it
The regulation of AI use in Michigan and other states may not make a difference in what people see, raising questions over whether AI campaign parodies are…
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A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport will adopt a new name Thursday to honor President Trump. He'll be the first president to have an airport named after…
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With Platner announcement he's out of Senate race, Maine Democrats weigh what to do now
Graham Platner built a grassroots movement in Maine. As Maine Democrats weigh what's next now that he's exited the race, winning that support will be key.
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Where are Iran and Ukraine wars headed after NATO summit?
Fresh strikes between Iran and the United States and a tense ceasefire scrapped — Is the war with Iran back on?
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This week in science: California wolves, the world's bugs, and the earliest quasars
NPR's science podcast Short Wave talks about why wolves are thriving in California, a new estimation of the world's insect species and the universe's earliest…
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Airline consolidation now rules the skies. Has it been good for passengers?
The four biggest U.S. airlines control roughly three-quarters of the market. Industry critics say consolidation is bad for passengers, but airlines say there's…
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A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and…
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Vermont is creating a statewide trail, and making sure it's accessible to all
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the state…
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of power ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Tyler's biggest hit is a perfect encapsulation of what made her a star in the 1980s: An epic power ballad surging with emotion, delivered in a voice that…
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New aviation mechanics graduate with jobs in hand, thanks to a labor shortage
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new…
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Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats…
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ICE agents shot and killed a Houston man during a traffic stop. Here's what we know
Family and immigration advocate organizations are calling for a full and independent investigation into a shooting in which ICE agents shot and killed a…
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We break down the nominations, snubs and surprises of the 2026 Emmy nominations
Two HBO Max shows emerged as the most recognized series in the 78th Emmy award nominations announced Wednesday. Hacks was the most nominated comedy and The…
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A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern
Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.
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Why it's hard for the World Cup's aging stars to hang up their cleats
How old is too old to play in a World Cup? Age has been a point of discussion in this Cup, with legends like Cristiano Ronaldo playing at age 41, and Lionel…
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A $5,000 fine for former Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing an immigration arrest
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan appeared in federal court for sentencing. She was convicted of obstructing ICE agents as they tried to…
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One of the country's oldest opera companies premieres its' Black Opera Project
There have been Black composers and Black storylines in opera, but they've often failed to gain traction with performing companies and audiences. This summer…
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Ohio entrepreneur wants to bring 'farm-to-table' concept to clothing industry
The farm-to-table movement has been around for decades. An Ohio entrepreneur wants to replicate its success with clothing by building a regional textile…
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Young people are flocking to estate sales
Younger Americans are flocking to estate sales. Social media means a whole new set of buyers, and a new way to spend a day out with friends.
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Former Maine official considers how to replace Platner
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nirav Shah, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, about what's next following Graham Platner's expected…
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In a West Bank cave, Israelis and Palestinians hold an out-of-the-ordinary lunch
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers keep seizing land in areas where Palestinians have lived for generations. The conflict even reaches caves in remote…
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Coastal communities spending millions to fight onslaught of seaweed
Beach towns along the Atlantic Ocean are adjusting to large amounts of seaweed that floats onto their beaches each summer. It's sargassum season.
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Why the death of MS student-athlete Nolan Wells is capturing national attention
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Anita Lee, reporter for the Sun Herald, about the growing national attention in the case Nolan Wells, a teenager found dead…
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Trump threatens Iran as NATO summit wraps
President Trump threatened more strikes against Iran after saying he believes the ceasefire is dead at the end of the NATO summit.
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Should you sign your kids up for Trump Accounts? Four things to consider
Families can still benefit even if their children aren't eligible for the free $1,000 contribution from the federal government.
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'Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt' imagines Death next door
In Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, author Ben Reeves imagines Death as an ordinary man. He talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about love, loss and what…
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Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky…
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This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work
A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts…
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What happened in the opening day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey
NATO arrived in Ankara with a message of unity, but President Trump's renewed attacks on European allies have once again laid bare the tensions challenging the…
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'Hello darkness my old friend,' sing U.S. Soccer fans
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Roger Bennett, the founder and CEO of the Men in Blazers Media Network, about how the World Cup will look and feel now that all…
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Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch
Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The…
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After the U.S.'s loss to Belgium in the World Cup, where does the team go from here?
The U.S. run at the 2026 World Cup is over. Belgium knocked the Americans out of the tournament, defeating the U.S. 4-1 in the Round of 16. The loss leaves…
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A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class
Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head…
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Why AI companies are hiring philosophers to help develop their models
A growing number of AI labs have been hiring from a surprising pool of candidates: philosophers. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Benjamin Sutherland, who…
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What's at stake at the NATO summit in Turkey
NATO leaders hope President Trump's criticism of the alliance is aimed at getting Europe to spend more on defense. But some analysts fear Trump may have an…
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Job cuts at federal soil conservation agency has farmers worried
Farmers are fighting cuts to a federal agency that's been helping them improve their soil since the 1930s.
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What comes next for the Platner campaign — and for Democrats
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Adam Jentleson, a Democratic strategist and the founder and president of the liberal think tank the Searchlight Institute, about…
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The battle over who should run the United States' 'Food for Peace' program
After DOGE demolished US international food aid, farm state lawmakers resurrected Food for Peace under USDA. But hunger specialists say USDA is undermining the…
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Data Centers on the fast track have officials racing to catch up and offer regulations
Rising concerns over water, energy and noise have state and local lawmakers rushing to catch up as they offer proposals to regulate date centers.
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Every year hundreds of teenagers come together to judge dirt
A national competition in Oklahoma draws hundreds of teenagers so they can show off their skill judging soil — something that's important for growing crops…
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Pressure grows on Platner to leave Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner' high-profile U.S. Senate race has been thrown into chaos following a POLITICO report that he sexually assaulted a former…
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The pioneering Black hair care mogul who created Afro Sheen is dead at 99
George E. Johnson, the entrepreneur behind Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, has died at 99. NPR remembers how he built an empire based on Black hair care and Black…
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IOC moves to allow more Russian athletes back into the Olympic games
The IOC is moving to clear the way for Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. The decision to ease sanctions comes as Moscow continues missile and…