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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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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course
The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make…
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Brazil's run-off is heating up with large crowds and an insult-filled debate
Leftist President Luiz Inácio da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the convicted former far right president, squared off in their first and only…
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How the protests in France could affect its upcoming presidential elections
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Dominique Moisi of Institut Montaigne about the protests happening in France and their potential impact on the country's upcoming…
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This summer's fire season was bigger and deadlier than most
Historic drought had western states entering summer anxious about wildfires. Some suffered significant destruction and death, but there were wins, too.
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Between the coasts, populist Democrats see an opening to reclaim red states
Voters are mad and some Democrats see an opening to win back territory. In Montana, a former smokejumper is trying to flip a House seat by harnessing anger at…
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50 years on, 'Harlan County, USA' documentary still one of the best
A documentary about a Kentucky miner's strike endures 50 years later. Harlan County USA's message still resonates today.
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Schools struggle to measure how much AI experiments are helping
Schools are experimenting with AI, and a lot of them are encountering the same problem: It's hard to measure whether the technology is good or bad for students.
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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's 'All Things Considered,' has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, Noah Adams' soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
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'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage
With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The…
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Congress reacts to executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions
NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.
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Political rivals implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law
Pakistan's political showdown continues as more opposition figures are implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law.
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Disgruntled farmers may help flip Senate seat in Kansas
President Trump heads to Kansas to campaign for Republican candidates Monday but farmers disgruntled by White House policies may help flip a U.S. Senate seat…
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What time is it on the moon?
James Olthoff, a delegate to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, talks to NPR's Joel Rose about why it's important to accurately measure time on…
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'Life is absolutely brutal in Gaza,' says World Food Programme head
The UN's World Food Programme says 1.4 million people in Gaza are suffering acute food shortages and that funding gaps are forcing cutbacks in critical aid…
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Zoe Kazan on her adaptation of Steinbeck's East of Eden - and her grandfather's
Screenwriter Zoe Kazan talks about her adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel – a sprawling multigenerational epic that explores the nature of good and evil…
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For decades, horror films have been infused with queer themes
NPR's Mallory Yu, Ryan Benk and Joel Rose discuss how queer themes and characters have long found a home in horror films.
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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
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Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
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Student protests widen into greater social unrest in France
Hundreds of protests took place in cities across France. Most of them were peaceful but some turned chaotic and violent.
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Iowa's vote in midterms may help determine balance of power in Congress
Iowa Public Radio's Natalie Krebs reports on how Iowa - a state that reliably votes Republican for president - has some competitive races for Republicans in…
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President Trump's widening stamp on D.C. landmarks
NPR's Joel Rose and Rachel Treisman met at East Potomac Golf Links, a golf course that President Trump has ambitions to transform, to discuss the president's…
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The state of the State Department in the wake of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
NPR's Joel Rose talks with James B. Story, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, about the state of the State Department in the wake of the Kimberly Guilfoyle…
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Biking along the Great American Rail-Trail
Organizers hope to connect more than 150 existing rail-trails, greenways and other paths spanning more than 3,700 miles across America. NPR's Joel Rose checks…
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How public bathrooms reflect America's inequality
Public restrooms are scarce in cities across the U.S. It's a topic historian and Temple University professor Bryant Simon writes about in his new book 'For…
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Mayor of Bend shares how her community is doing after elementary school shooting
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayor of Bend Melanie Kebler about how the community is grieving the three children and teacher who were killed in a shooting at…
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Here's what experts say about the civilian intervention in the Bend school shooting
An armed bystander stopped a shooting at a school in Bend, Ore. We talk with experts about how rarely an armed civilian ends an attack like this and how gun…
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'Where is Austin Tice': NPR series investigates a journalist's disappearance in Syria
A new investigative series by NPR looks into the real life missing person case of American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria over a decade ago.
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On 'Dopamine Chamber,' Irish band Fontaines D.C. finds beauty in chaos
The Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has been trying to make sense of it in their music. Their new album is called Dopamine Chamber.
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At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom
In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San…
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Norway faces public dilemma over divesting from companies involved with war in Gaza
Norway has the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, but it's facing a self-imposed dilemma. Should the fund's investments include companies that contribute…
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A Kelvin wave is raising sea levels along the West Coast
A massive deep-ocean wave is raising sea levels along the West Coast. It's called a Kelvin Wave, and it's driven by El Nino
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Midterm ad spending climbed over $10 billion this week, what does it buy?
Money is pouring into political races across the country, but are there limits to how much the extra cash can do to sway the outcome of the midterms.
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Health insurers balk at paying for newborns' RSV immunization in the hospital
Many infants are leaving the hospital without getting immunized against RSV. Why? Because many insurance companies won't pay for the shots while the newborn is…
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'Washington Post' photographer recounts Israeli settler attack
Washington Post freelance photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Levine speaks with NPR's Scott Detrow about the attack.
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Those lake "weeds" actually keep lakes healthy
Some people may think that plants that grow in lakes are weeds that should be removed, but ecologists say native aquatic plants keep lakes healthy. They also…
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After 44 years, the Brew Crew returns to the World Series
The Brewers head to the World Series how do they compare to the 1982 squad? We ask NPR's Ron Elving, who covered them.
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Red ink: Federal deficit hits nearly $2 trillion
The federal deficit for the fiscal year that just ended was nearly $2 trillion. That's the biggest budget gap since 2021, when the country was still recovering…
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Kate Berlant learned early that doing standup wouldn't get her a boyfriend
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kate Berlant about her new comedy special, Parmesan, and how being funny can affect women's romantic prospects.
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'You Can See Everything' will leave you questioning everything you've seen
A documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes by comedian Nathan Fielder and documentarian Lance Oppenheim is a dizzying search for truth…
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Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a…
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How personal data is being used to control what customers see and pay
NPR's Joel Rose speaks with Lindsay Owens, president of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative, about how companies using data to transform the…
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Seafarer's union official says crews offered big money to transit Strait of Hormuz
As attacks continue to mount on shipping vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a seafarer's union official says some crews are being offered big rewards for…
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Harrowing accounts of violence and sex abuse in women's prison told in new podcast
Madi Bolanos and Anna Sussman's new podcast We Are Jane Doe, by KQED and Snap Studios, investigates rampant sex abuse at the Central California Women's…
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Cineplexity: When your partner doesn't like the same movies you do
NPR producers and film buffs Marc Rivers and Kathryn Fink reflect on when a film they showed their significant others didn't go over so well.
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Demand rising for death doulas, who help with end-of-life care
Death doulas are non-medical professionals who help with end-of-life care. And their numbers are growing.
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Ukrainian MP calls U.S.-Russia diesel deal a 'betrayal'
NPR's Joel Rose speaks with Ukrainian Minister of Parliament, Oleksandr Merezhko, about the U.S.'s diesel deal with Russia will impact Ukraine.
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'Genius grant' winner Immanuel Wilkins explains how he weaves Black history into his music
Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins talks about the impact that winning a 2026 MacArthur Fellowship will have on his art.
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For reporters covering AI, keeping up with story is both tough and exciting
How NPR's team covering AI covers their increasingly important and fast moving beat.
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Bayeux Tapestry's London tour spurs enthusiasts to Battle of Hastings reenactment
A reenactment of the Battle of Hastings, which took place almost a millennium ago, is drawing crowds of enthusiasts in the UK.
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Trump's economic strategy resemble similar policies in East Asia
Much of the Trump administration's economic policy has been inspired by successful industrial policies successful in East Asia, including those of competitor…
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Why aren't men talking about Cornell?
NPR's Joel Rose speaks with culture writer Louis Staples about his piece for Harper's Bazaar titled: Women Everywhere Are Talking About Cornell. Why Aren't Men?
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What are they saying about AI at San Francisco Tech Week?
Tech workers gathered in San Francisco this week to talk about the opportunities they see for their industry, their mixed feelings about AI, and the high cost…
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Isaias becomes tropical storm, heads towards Tennessee Valley
Isaias has become a tropical storm, moving towards the Tennessee Valley. Residents in the Florida Panhandle react to the destruction.
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Protests against voter roll revisions rock capital of world's largest democracy
Parts of the capital city of India, the world's largest democracy, are on lockdown. Protests over sweeping revisions to the voter rolls were met with a massive…
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The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
The center's executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts…
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After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.
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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights and international law.
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ICE shooting in NYC fuels tension between New York officials and Trump administration
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot a man in New York City. It raised tensions between the Trump administration and New York officials over the…
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Major Hurricane Isaias takes aim on Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias in poised to make landfall on the Gulf Coast near the Alabama-Florida border. It will be the first hurricane to make landfall in the U.S…
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How the beverage aisle got so wild
Planet Money traced many new beverage flavors to one laboratory that serves dozens of companies to see how new flavors are created and why we're seeing such an…