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US troops in the Middle East face a growing challenge
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas almost four months ago, U.S. leaders have been afraid that the conflict will grow. That coul...
In Israel, Anger At Netanyahu Getting Louder
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent a career defying political gravity. Now he's facing his biggest challenge yet.For decades, Netanya...
Trump Brings Back Birtherism Taunts
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a republican primary field that at one time boasted more than a dozen candidates, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former President D...
Alabama To Use Untested Execution Method This Week
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama has already tried to execute Kenneth Smith once. On the night of November 17, 2022, he was scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection, ...
With DeSantis Out Of The Race, What To Expect From New Hampshire Primary
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just days away from the nation's first primary in New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended his bid for president. What will this mean fo...
Zingers and Gaffes: A Look At the Utility of Presidential Debates
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The presidential debate has been a right of passage for both primary and general election candidates for more than thirty years.Now in the midst of an...
The Cozy Relationship Between Boeing and the Federal Government
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These days when you think of Boeing, the words that come to mind might be: door plug, 737-max, grounded. But before this month's safety debacle and t...
Is the US Already in a Regional Conflict in the Middle East?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since Israel's war against Hamas began, the US has tried to prevent a wider regional war from breaking out. Now, with US attacks against Iran-backed ...
The Headline Everyone Expected - Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses this week surprised almost no one, but should news outlets have called the contest before...
How AI Is Transforming National Security
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence is front of mind these days. Many of us are spending a lot of time pondering how AI can make our lives easier. Or on the flip ...
25 years Ago Jon Stewart Took Over The Daily Show And Redefined Political Comedy
14 Jan 2024
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Jon Stewart ushered in a new era of late night comedy and pushed the boundaries between news and entertainment.Learn more about sponsor message choice...
Are We Having Fun Yet? The Serious Business Of Having Fun
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't remember the last time you had fun, you're not alone. If you want to have more fun, prioritizing it may be the key.Learn more about spons...
Taiwan's History of Colonialism Forged Its Distinct Cuisine
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tainan is considered the culinary capital of Taiwan. At one of the oldest wet markets in that Southern city, Shuixian Gong Market, the island's vibra...
'It's the Stuff of Nightmares' Scenes from Inside a Gaza Hospital
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been nearly a hundred days since Hamas' deadly attack on Israel, which prompted Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza. Israel says it aims to des...
What It Means To Be Taiwanese For One Family
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday, the Taiwanese people vote for a new president. It's one of the most important and closely-watched elections around the world this year. ...
The Political Evolution of Nikki Haley
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015, then-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley led the way for the removal of the Confederate Flag from the state Capitol. The move came after a wh...
Will Changes to Medicare Coverage Improve the Mental Health Gap?
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accessing mental health services can be challenging for people on Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to most people over 65.At t...
With The Resignation Of CEO LaPierre And A Looming Civil Trial, Will The NRA Survive?
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime CEO of the National Rifle Associate has announced his resignation. LaPierre steps down amid accusations of misappropriating funds from the no...
Why The Epstein Documents Matter
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several hundred pages of documents were released Wednesday in a lawsuit brought against Jeffrey Epstein. They include the names of dozens of powerful ...
Violence in Iran and Lebanon Prompts Concern Israel-Hamas War Could Expand
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twin bombings in Iran and a senior Hamas leader killed in Lebanon are just two recent events that are prompting concern that the war between Israel an...
Could January 6th Decide the Next Election?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President and likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been kicked off primary ballots in Maine and Colorado. His name on the b...
How To Make New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The tradition of the New Year's resolution can be alluring. What better moment in time to resolve to accomplish important goals ? New year, new you,...
Finding Comfort And Joy In The New Year
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've had a tough 2023, it might be hard to jump into 2024 with enthusiasm. For our last episode of the year we check in with a writer who's advic...
A Sarajevo Museum Gives Children Of War A Voice
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trauma of war and its aftermath can leave scars on those who survive - deep scars that can be both physical and emotional. For children who exper...
Aboard a rescue ship, migrants talk about their journey to Europe
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations says more than 2,500 people died in the Mediterranean Sea this year as they tried to reach Europe. Those who survive the journey on...
Division Keeps the U.S. From Effectively Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fentanyl has killed an unprecedented number of people in the United States again in 2023. But so far Washington's political leaders haven't been able...
You Don't Think AI Could Do Your Job. What If You're Wrong?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 might go down as the year that artificial intelligence became mainstream. It was a topic of discussion everywhere - from news reports, to class ...
The Day the Guns Fell Silent
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the stuff of legend. In the months after World War I erupted, young men in Europe were killing each other by the tens of thousands. Yet on a fro...
We Have Our Favorites, But What Makes A Christmas Movie A Classic?
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you and your family are gathering round the new 65 inch TV that Santa brought and snuggling in with some hot cocoa for your yearly holiday movie...
Trump's Trials: The Supreme Court takes a pass
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted Scott Detrow. In this episode, Scott is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Ca...
Why the Comparisons Between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was the year of Beyoncé! It was the year of Taylor! Both musicians had highly successful tours, highly successful concert films and both women pum...
The Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws in 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly two years into Roe v. Wade being overturned, pregnant people continue to have a hard time accessing abortion and miscarriage care. This year sa...
Oprah's Done with the Shame. The New Weight Loss Drugs.
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Americans are increasingly using drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro to lose weight. And they got a big endorsement last week when Oprah Winfrey a...
Trump's Rhetoric, Always Extreme, Is Getting More So
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump has always embraced dehumanizing rhetoric, but now as he tries to capture the presidency again, he's making even more ex...
Vladimir Putin's Horrible, Terrible, but in the End Pretty Good Year
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, 2023 began with his war against Ukraine stagnating. It went on to deliver one of the most public challenges to ...
Is A Trump Win In Iowa A Done Deal?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On January 15, Iowa will take center stage as the first leg of the Republican primary race to the presidential nomination.Usually, the caucuses signal...
Trump's Trials: Jack Smith's big gamble
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. They are joined by...
Is the US Falling Behind in the Race to Electric Vehicles?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The auto industry, along with the Biden administration, has bet billions on the electric vehicle industry, but as 2023 comes to a close the auto indus...
The Fight Over Free Speech on College Campuses
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Protests by students supportive of Israeli and Jewish communities, and protests by students supportive of Palestinian communities, have reignited the ...
Finding The Light In Hanukkah At A Time Of War
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanukkah's origin story has been a moving target since the beginning says Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, but throughout its evolution, it's been associated ...
Zelenskyy's Pitch for More American Dollars
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent Tuesday in Washington pressing American lawmakers to approve a new funding package for his country's war...
Social Media Affects Opinions, But Not the Way You Might Think
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who spends time on social media has seen it — the post from someone about a current event, or issue that's dividing people — abortions, mas...
Trump's Authoritarian Impulses and the Justice Department
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If Donald Trump is elected next November, he's promising to use the power of the presidency to go after political enemies and perceived rivals.In a re...
Trump's Trials: Should the Jan 6 trial be televised?
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. This week they'r...
65 Years After Release, A Rockin' Christmas Classic Hits Number One
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Lee was just 13 years old when she recorded "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in 1958. It's a true Christmas classic, a bouncy earworm — an...
Women Candidates and the Race for Big Money
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A woman has never been president. Hillary Clinton has come the closest, but that highest, hardest glass ceiling is still intact. Now Republican Nikki ...
The Seriousness of America's Latest Homegrown Spy
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diplomat and former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha is facing charges related to secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government.Rocha is the latest in a...
The Symbolism And History Of The Keffiyeh
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keffiyehs, checkered scarves most closely associated with Palestinians, have been in the news lately. In Vermont, three men of Palestinian descent, t...
Is Biden's Unconditional Support Of Israel Nearing Its Limit?
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has stepped up military operations in Gaza after the temporary ceasefire ended last week. Gaza health officials say several hundred Palestinian...
Ranked Choice Voting May Be Coming To An Election Near You
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ranked choice voting has become the latest political change touted as a way to strengthen democracy. Instead of choosing one candidate, in ranked choi...
Big Oil Leads at COP28
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year world leaders gather at the Conference of the Parties, or COP, to devise solutions to what amounts to a growing existential crisis for huma...
The Legacy of Henry Kissinger
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was viewed as brilliant by some and a war criminal by others. The only man to ever hold the jobs of National...
Rosalynn Carter Practiced What She Preached
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a rich and expansive legacy, including fierce and enduring advocacy for better mental health care in t...
Police Pushback Against Progressive Prosecutors
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In different places throughout the country, police are pushing back against the policies of progressive prosecutors.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer tells the sto...
Rebuilding Life After Captivity
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dozens of hostages have been released by Hamas over the last four days. Now after 50 days in captivity, and joyous reunions, the long journey of heali...
What Young Voters Want in 2024
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Next year Gen Z and Millennials will make up nearly half of the electorate. What exactly that will mean in the 2024 election is an open question.Host ...
Black Friday and Beyond
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer spending is a huge part of the economy and sends a strong signal about how Americans feel about the financial health of the country. Host Sc...
The mystery of a missing father leads to an unmarked grave, new family members
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this holiday episode, we're bringing you a story from the Radio Diaries podcast, The Unmarked Graveyard: Stories from Hart Island. Hart Island is ...
How the Hostage Deal Looks to Palestinians and Israelis
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas announced details of a deal that calls for the freeing of at least 50 Israeli women and minors taken hostage during las...
Making the Most Out of Friendsgiving
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's just a few days before Thanksgiving, but there's a good chance your holidays are already underway. Maybe you are hosting, or attending, a Friends...
Remembering The Long Life And Lasting Legacy Of Rosalynn Carter
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was announced on Sunday that former first lady Rosalynn Carter had died, at age 96. The Carter family had said she was suffering from dementia ear...
Pope Francis: Climate Activist?
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis says he will attend the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, which would make him the first pontiff to attend the annual UN gath...
Trump's Trials: 'The boss is not going to leave'
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of a new NPR podcast called Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. Each ...
Benjamin Netanyahu on the Future of Gaza
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often referred to post-WW II Germany as a possible road map for wh...
Fresh Start for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 7 million federal student loan borrowers are in default, and now the U.S. Department of Education is rolling out a new program, called Fresh St...
Biden's Support of Israel Could Cost Him Votes in 2024
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a very real possibility that the 2024 presidential election could come down to a few thousand votes in a few pivotal states.One of those state...
The Promise and the Limits of the UAW Deals
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United Auto Workers secured its biggest victory in decades in deals with the Big 3 car companies after weeks of strikes. While the union won a lot...
Fighting False Election Claims Could Get A Lot Harder In 2024
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers, election officials and former tech executives are concerned the federal government, fearful of kicking up a storm, has pulled back from i...
Election Battle Lines Emerging in the 2024 Race
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elections in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and elsewhere showed slightly surprising Democratic strengths and the enduring power of abortion as a campaign ...
When Disaster Hits, Dogs Come To The Rescue
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year the U.S. has experienced devastating natural disasters. Outbreaks of tornadoes leveled entire neighborhoods. Flooding trapped people in thei...
Far from Gaza, West Bank Farmers Face Harassment from Israeli Soldiers and Settlers
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's olive harvesting season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. But farmer Ayoub Abu Hejleh hasn't been able to harvest olives from any of his 370 t...
Big Cities Struggle To House Migrants, Asylum Seekers
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Across America, big cities facing an influx of migrants, struggling to provide basic resources.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice...
Gun Bans for Domestic Abusers Face a Test at the Supreme Court
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the Supreme Court on Tuesday, justices seemed inclined to uphold a federal law that bans anyone covered by a domestic violence court order from hav...
An American Citizen Managed To Leave Gaza, But The Decision Was Not Easy
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the Rafah border opened between Egypt and Gaza opened last week, it has been flooded with people hoping to leave. With food, water and electric...
A Class Action Suit Could Upend The Entire Real Estate Industry
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever bought a home or are thinking about buying one, you know it can be expensive. For most people, a home is the most expensive purchase ...
Is Israel Breaking the Laws of War in Gaza?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On October 31st Israeli military forces bombed the Jabalia refugee camp just north of Gaza City. They said the area was a Hamas stronghold that includ...
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. Take the Stand
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The two older sons of former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in a New York courtroom testifying in the civil fraud case against them and their f...
Egypt's Border with Gaza Opened for a Select Few
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of being bombarded by Israeli airstrikes, following the Hamas attacks of October 7th, some in the Gaza strip are finally able to leave the...
After An Unthinkable Tragedy, A Mother Channels Her Grief Into Action
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The deadly mass shooting this month in Maine shone a spotlight on the small city of Lewiston. Once again, like far too many American communities, the ...
Pandemic Era Benefits Made A Big Dent In Poverty. So Why Did They End?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Without Pandemic Era Safety Net, Millions Of Americans Could Fall Into PovertyLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNP...
The Nightmare Before Christmas Turns 30
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Nightmare Before Christmas is back in theaters, celebrating its 30th anniversary. The film, directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, w...
A Mass Shooting in Maine and the Manhunt that Followed
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Residents of Lewiston, Maine spent two days sheltering in place as authorities searched for the man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and woundi...
"A Complete Catastrophe:" The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Gaza doctors are operating without anesthesia. Fuel is running out. Food is running out. And trucks full of it can't get through — including thos...
Who is Mike Johnson, new Speaker of the House?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After three weeks of congressional paralysis, House Republicans have elected a new Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson of Louisiana. There's a pretty g...
Diplomats Race The Clock To Free Hostages Before Ground Invasion
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the brutal Hamas-led attack on Israel earlier this month, more than 1,400 Israelis were killed and more than 200 Israeli and foreign hostages w...
A Mental Health Hotline In Israel Has Been Overwhelmed Since The War Started
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The violence between Israel and Gaza is entering its third week. As the number of dead and wounded continues to rise, survivors of the October 7th att...
How a Rookie Hockey Player Prepared for the Big League
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey season is underway and NPR followed one hopeful rookie dreaming of taking the ice for the Washington Capitals.NPR's Scott Detrow spends time at...
With Jim Jordan Out, What Does The Latest Failed Speaker Bid Mean For Republicans?
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House by only eight members of Congress, things have been pretty messy in the chamber. Ohio Rep...
Will War Between Israel And Hamas End Hopes For Two-State Solution?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During his visit to Tel Aviv this week, President Biden reiterated a desire for peace between Israelis and Palestinians through the implementation of ...
Palestinians Appear to Have Been Killed in Reprisal Attacks in the West Bank
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel. Some of those deaths ...
Israelis Working 24/7 to Identify Hundreds Killed in Hamas Attacks
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a military base south of Tel Aviv, Israeli soldiers and medical examiners are working around the clock to identify remains of hundreds of people ki...
Palestinians In Jordan Fear For Family Members In Gaza
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's military has ordered all residents of Gaza City and northern Gaza to evacuate to the southern end of the territory ahead of an expected groun...
The Emotional Impact of the Israel-Gaza Conflict on Jewish and Palestinian Americans
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been more than a week of war in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas attacks in southern Israel that left more than 1,300 Israelis dead. In response,...
Israel's Evacuation Order in Gaza
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you evacuate more than a million people across a cramped, urban bombed out territory and get them to safety — in just one day? In the lead up...
What Happened the Last Time Israel Invaded Gaza and What to Expect Now
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the surprise attack launched by Hamas militants, hundreds of thousands of Israeli forces are gathering along the border of Gaza.All signs su...
Here's Why it's Hard to Make Money as an Amazon Seller
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is by far the U.S.'s largest online marketplace. But sellers say they're being squeezed out by higher fees and cheaper merchandise sold direct ...
How We Reached This Point in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conflicts have broken out between Israel and Gaza several times over the years. But this past weekend saw Hamas launch a surprise attack unlike any ot...
Using AI to Combat Homelessness
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main challenges to countering homelessness is to figure out who's most at-risk of losing their homes and getting them the resources they ne...
What Comes Next, After Surprise Hamas Attacks on Israel?
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death toll rose in both Israel and Gaza as the Israeli military and Hamas militants battled for a second day on Sunday. The surprise multi-pronged...
To Be Greener, Get Rid Of Your Grass
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love a lush, perfectly manicured grass lawn? It turns out, a lot of people are actively trying to get rid of their lawns, ripping out gras...