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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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How to limit rat numbers? Train humans
No matter how much poison you put out, rats continue to thrive. So D.C.'s Rat Rangers are trying education (of people, not the rats). They take residents into…
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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.
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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and…
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Here's what happened on day 2 of the UN General Assembly
Iran and Ukraine take center stage at the UN as diplomats push to contain two wars threatening global stability.
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Does the UN have a future?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice about the relevance of the United Nations in 2026.
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Seth MacFarlane sings the Muppets
Seth MacFarlane is best known for creating Family Guy and American Dad! He's also an accomplished singer. Now, he's out with a new record of Muppets songs.
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As Xi meets Trump tomorrow, how do people in China view the U.S. now?
As Xi Jinping heads to the White House, polls show Americans feeling their best days are behind them. But what does America look like from China?
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Judge appears skeptical of White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
We get the latest in the court battle between major news outlets and the Trump administration that revoked their access to the White House.
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Understanding Jensen Huang's AI optimism and how it influences President Trump
The Nvidia CEO is a relentless AI optimist with the president's ear. Stephen Witt, author of The Thinking Machine, tells NPR's Juana Summers how their…
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How to understand Trump's national security defense in his press ban
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Andrew Weissmann, a legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, about the Trump administration's rationale for banning three…
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This Minnesota farmer is feeling the pressure of rising gas prices
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Kristin Duncanson, a farmer in Minnesota, about how record high fuel prices are affecting her business.
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Defining global leadership in AI at Trump-Xi summit
Former U.S. deputy national security advisor Anne Neuberger is watching for signs of competition and cooperation on artificial intelligence at President Trump…
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From Haiti to Hollywood: a new documentary explores the origins the zombie
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Director Maya Annik Bedward about her new documentary, Black Zombie.
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Pakistan bulldozes working class community to make way for futuristic vision of capital city
Pakistani authorities raze hundreds of homes of the working poor living around a beloved Sufi shrine to make way for Shanghai-style hotels.
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President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI
President Trump has a big week on the international stage, from the United Nations General Assembly to hosting the Chinese president at the White House.
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How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives
Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the lives of past participants.
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Worries swirl that Russia is planning to test NATO with direct attacks
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about worries that Russia's "hybrid attacks" could lead to a direct military…
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Persecuted Chinese religious leader finds refuge in the U.S.
China is cracking down on underground churches, with one church leader finding refuge in the U.S.
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Could Germany's far-right AfD party gain ground in liberal Berlin?
The far-right AfD is campaigning in neighborhoods it previously would never have gone near, marking a noteworthy shift in the left-leaning capital city, where…
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The high stakes drama a reporter has seen covering the UN General Assembly
Over the years NPR's Michele Kelemen has seen high stakes diplomacy play out at the UN General Assembly.
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DEI and colleges
The President of Sacramento State talks about their Black honors college -- and how schools are dealing with DEI under the Trump administration. This story was…
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Taiwan's lost films hold the sounds and stories of a vanishing era
Researchers in Taiwan are racing to restore a crucial piece of the island's film history, before it's lost forever.
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Adéla's music is blunt and honest… She says that comes from her Slovak heritage
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Adéla, about the rising popstar's debut album, Prima.
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Carly Rae Jepsen's new album from warm and breezy day to thumping dance floor night
Carly Rae Jepsen has now been releasing critically-acclaimed pop music for more than a decade. And Friday, she's out with her eighth album, called Day and…
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Ole Miss and LSU face off in a rivalry made more bitter by Lane Kiffin's return
Lane Kiffin brings his LSU Tigers to the University of Mississippi for a highly-anticipated football game. Kiffin led Ole Miss for the past few seasons but…
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'Joyful protestors' talk about the cultural value of the Kennedy Center
The center, a beacon of American arts and culture, is slated to be closed after a board vote. On Friday, a group called Hands Off the Arts is holding what they…
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Despite calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early
In spite of growing calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early and won't be back until after this November's midterm elections.
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Russians head to the polls to choose lawmakers for their parliament
Russians head to the polls to choose lawmakers for their parliament, the Duma. It's Russia's first nationwide parliamentary race since launching its full scale…
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Overdue library magazine returned after 132 years
After the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire announced a fine freeze, a man has returned an overdue magazine published in 1894.
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A new DOJ program restores ex-felons' right to own guns. What you need to know
The DOJ is making it easier for people convicted of felonies to have their gun rights restored. An estimated 330,000 people are expected to apply through the…
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How a pizza app changed our relationship with waiting
Status trackers are ubiquitous on online apps and ordering. We have the story the seminal Domino's Pizza Tracker that led to many copies, and we check on why…
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Rhiannon Giddens leans into big emotions on 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'
Rhiannon Giddens is out with a new album. For her latest project — called Hope is the Thing With Feathers — Giddens went with BIG emotions.
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Nebraska voters say their income is not keeping up with their rent
When it comes to housing, what's considered affordable all depends on how much you make. This could matter in a state that is home to a key Congressional race…
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The world is in crisis; The U.S. has stopped helping
The International Rescue Committee warned that its goals of ending poverty, hunger, disease are failing. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the IRC's…
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Diesel prices reach record territory, creating ripple effects throughout the economy
Diesel prices soared to another record high today, averaging $6.44 a gallon. Trucking, farming, and flying is getting more expensive. But so far it hasn't…
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Trump threatens CNN, MSNow and Politico
President Trump threatens to ban three major news organizations from the White House. It's his latest salvo in an ongoing war on the media.
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Poland is sounding the alarm that Russia may broaden its war in Europe
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations' president emeritus, about the Polish prime minister's warning that Russia may…
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When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing
An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI —…
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A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in…
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Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay.
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Texas leaders point to 'birth tourism' as Trump opposes birthright citizenship
Texas officials have tried to take action to punish clinics encouraging "birth tourism." But there are laws that can be used there, if there's evidence and…
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Scientists find evidence of ancient drug use in prehistoric teeth
A new study on ancient human remains finds evidence for the habitual use of betel nuts, dating back to the Ice Age. The finding offers some of the oldest…
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People living in bombed-out buildings in Gaza at risk from collapse
A bombed-out building in Gaza sheltering around 100 people collapsed, and there are hundreds more like it that could, too
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Ed Sheeran tour continues to attract controversy following Macklemore's removal
The saga of Ed Sheeran and Macklemore continues, which began with a political statement on stage, now involves billionaire sports team owners, musicians…
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This week in science: T. rex footprints, solar 'superflares,' and benefits of reading
Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in…
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Fears grow that Trump could use military to influence the upcoming election
There is growing concern that President Trump may deploy U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws…
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'If I Go Will They Miss Me' is an intense but tender coming-of-age story set in L.A.
A 12-year-old idolizes his father who is just home from prison in this intense but tender drama from writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernandez.
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With AI, what's more important for the U.S. — winning or safety?
Everyone is talking about the spectre of AI catastrophe. Can the U.S. and China agree on guardrails to blunt the biggest risks when their leaders meet next…
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Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center, as legal battle continues
The president made the remark to reporters amidst back-and-forth developments in federal court, including an allegation that a forklift repeatedly struck the…
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The Latin Grammy nominations reflect the rise of folk music
Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras explains a surprising new trend in Latin music that's been bubbling for awhile.
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Behind the overture from the European Union to Canada
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, about the latest developments between Canada, the European Union…
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Residents file lawsuit challenging noise pollution from Elon Musk's data center
The loud noise from massive gas turbines never stops at Elon Musk's data center near Memphis. Residents are suing.
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A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse
The cryptocurrency industry just suffered a major defeat in a bill they had badly wanted to get through the Senate. It's the latest setback in a terrible year…
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Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race
This spring Jessie Diggins retired as one of America's most successful winter Olympic athletes at age 34. She's relaxing by entering 100-mile trail running…
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To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a…
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A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
Singh, the driver, sustained 17 lacerations, including to his neck and chest, according to court documents recently obtained by NPR.
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Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of…
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People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or…
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Trump's visit to Ireland for the Irish Open tees off with diplomatic controversy
President Trump heads to his golf club in Doonbeg while working in some Irish diplomacy.
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Ringing in the Jewish new year with a twist on a Rosh Hashanah classic
Pati Jinich is a renowned chef and cookbook author. She was born in Mexico to a Jewish family, and her marzipan-stuffed challah bread blends her cultures in an…