President Trump's battle with the press has escalated. On Friday, he banned three outlets from the White House. Those outlets are suing the Trump administration over the ban. On Monday, the five networks that coordinate television coverage of the president agreed to suspend that coverage.This episode was produced by Elena Burnett and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.… Open episode →
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President Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington, D.C. this week as both sides look to gain an advantage in artificial intelligence development and face a reckoning on the risks of AI. In this moment, what does global leadership in AI look like?Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s… Open episode →
Despite being instrumental in the founding of the United Nations, in recent years, the U.S. has marginalized the organization. For this week's Reporter's Notebook we hear from NPR Diplomacy Correspondent Michele Kelemen about the high stakes drama she has seen play out at the UN General Assembly over the past two decades.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use… Open episode →
September 18, 2026 European leaders say Russia is provoking NATO. How will the alliance respond?
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A number of European leaders have signaled that Russia is provoking nearby NATO countries. NATO’s article 5 is clear: an attack on one is an attack on all. But what counts as an attack? And how will NATO respond?This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was… Open episode →
September 17, 2026 ChatGPT created a feature to help people in crisis. But there are some challenges.
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Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a new optional feature on ChatGPT called Trusted Contact. It's meant to help individuals at risk of suicide connect with someone they love and trust for support. But navigating its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Eowyn Fain and… Open episode →
The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow money - at a time when many people are feeling squeezed by high prices. How could the Fed's decision affect people's finances and the midterms?This episode was produced by Gurjit Kaur and Karen Zamora, with audio… Open episode →
AI leaders are warning about the threats posed by further advances of the technology and actively asking it to be regulated. What does Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, think about the future of AI and where it should go?This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Erika Ryan with audio engineering by Valentina Rodríguez Sanchez. Our director is Jonas… Open episode →
September 14, 2026 Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
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In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." And Anthropic's CEO urged AI companies to "pace the frontier" in developing new technologies.But is there political will to make that happen?This episode… Open episode →
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include… Open episode →
The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths -- and US response was massive, including new wars and surveillance programs. But what about the trial?More than two decades after the attacks, it's still stuck in limbo. Why?This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Eowyn Fain. Our director is Jonas Adams.It… Open episode →
The warning in former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation announcement is stark. “The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade,” he writes. “No other human activity poses this level of danger.”Coxon is urging Anthropic and other big artificial intelligence companies to slow their development of super intelligent agents. He says the… Open episode →
The Lindsay Clancy case ended in a mistrial last week.Clancy was on trial for killing her three children in 2023.Neither Clancy nor her attorneys deny that she killed her children – but they argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.And while the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision on a charge, the jurors now have to live with the facts of… Open episode →
September 8, 2026 The Smithsonian's leader is stepping down. Where does the Institution go from here?
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Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, is stepping down from his post at the end of the year.The Smithsonian, which includes museums, libraries and a zoo, has been a frequent target of criticism by President Trump.How might the leadership change affect the revered Institution?This episode was produced by Jeff Pierre and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by… Open episode →
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year.Across the country, more than 54 million students have returned to the classrooms.NPR spoke with students and teachers in different parts of the country to hear how they're feeling as the school year begins.This episode features reporting by Elizabeth Miller of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Beth… Open episode →
After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States. Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008. What did Russia and China learn about the United States along the way? This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Kathryn Fink.It was edited by… Open episode →
This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged in insider trading on the site. That came as no shock to NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn. Earlier this year, Allyn broke the story that Santos was under investigation by the Justice Department for… Open episode →
A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023.The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury.What does the mistrial reveal about where this case may be headed?This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by Eowyn… Open episode →
Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for women’s equality and founded numerous feminist organizations. What will her legacy be?This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Lauren Hodges and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited… Open episode →
September 2, 2026 How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?
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On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants experienced earlier this summer.As a result, President Trump’s immigration policies have become a flashpoint in Bel's death. How is it resonating with the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio?This episode was produced by… Open episode →
September 1, 2026 What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?
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President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world.Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not be up for the task of developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves.What more do we know about the company behind the deal?This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Sophia… Open episode →
August 31, 2026 What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
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Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting… Open episode →
President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing.This episode was produced by Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Catherine Laidlaw.Our director is Jason Fuller.Our interim executive producer… Open episode →
August 28, 2026 President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?
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In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse,… Open episode →
August 27, 2026 As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?
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The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing. Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier.What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change?This episode was produced by Henry Larson, Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was… Open episode →
The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people? Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram.They're part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its… Open episode →
Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time. With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.This episode was produced by Erika Ryan, Matt Ozug and Karen Zamora, with audio… Open episode →
The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods.But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to Truth Social to exclaim — with capital letters and exclamation points — that Canada and the U.S. had reached a trade deal.That deal, it turned out, was not final. Three days… Open episode →
For years, President Trump has been openly criticizing multilateral organizations like NATO and the United Nations.Criticisms like these were once rare from American presidents, since the US had such a prominent role in these organizations and the order they brought to global affairs.How might this shift affect how countries deal with conflict and one another?Support public media with NPR+ and… Open episode →
August 22, 2026 A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters
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As a political correspondent, NPR's Ashley Lopez regularly speaks to voters about their worries, and their dreams. But finding swing voters in swing states — the people who can decide elections — can be a difficult assignment. For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, Lopez talks about her larger takeaways from working on NPR’s Swing Voter Project. This episode was produced by Kai McNamee.It was edited by… Open episode →
Cody and Kaleigh Brendle grew up just inland of the Jersey Shore. The siblings, who both have disabilities, came of age knowing it is their right to live, learn and work in their community.Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segregated in institutions. Then in 1999, in a case known as Olmstead, the Supreme Court ruled… Open episode →
The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high.How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans?This episode was produced by Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Janaya Williams and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks… Open episode →
August 19, 2026 Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?
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For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working.But lately, government data shows women’s participation in the labor force has been falling.What's behind this trend - and what does it tell us about the state of the US economy?This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Karen Zamora, with… Open episode →
Concerns about social media have prompted a group of attorneys general to sue Meta. Could their case change the way social media is used?Meta’s lawyers are in federal court to defend against accusations from four state attorneys general that the company’s social media platforms are designed to hook children.Meta denies the allegations.We hear what happened on the first day of… Open episode →
Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. But since landing that position, he’d been, according to his family, “subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse,” stemming from scrutiny about his work and record.Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th,… Open episode →
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary with an iron fist for 16 years. After he was unseated in a landslide election last April, many Hungarians wonder if the new government led by Peter Magyar can mend the deeply damaged democracy. This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This,… Open episode →
August 14, 2026 President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding?
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This week, President Trump made headlines when he confirmed he was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey last month, following a credible threat from Iran.The confirmation came days after The Washington Post reported on an elaborate ruse to keep the president safe.This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers… Open episode →
August 13, 2026 Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do?
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This week, news broke that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated.MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard.NPR has not independently verified this reporting. Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do?This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It… Open episode →
August 12, 2026 Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward?
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Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls on Tuesday.For Democrats – who hope to win back Congress in the fall – it was a night of mixed messages about which direction the party should embrace.Did Tuesday's results hint at which path the Democrats may take?This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering… Open episode →
The scene of President Trump boarding Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey is one that TV cameras and photographers have captured countless times. What happened in the moments after that was far from routine, according to exclusive reporting from the Washington Post.The Post reports that Trump was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a smaller military… Open episode →
President Trump's Department of Justice walked away from the case against David “Davey” Hearn.Prosecutors charged Hearn with vandalism in relation to peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges have since been dismissed.But President Trump can't let the case go .Trump continues to insist it was so-called vandalism that led to peeling paint and blooming algae on the… Open episode →
Part of what has made Iran so effective in the war with the U.S. is its vast network of allies in the region. Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran-backed Iraqi militias are often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.”Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and… Open episode →
Information around children's health is more accessible than ever. It's also never been more difficult to navigate that information. NPR's Maria Godoy talks about how her evidence-based reporting aims to help parents make decisions and find practical strategies - without feeling overwhelmed by today's often confusing headlines. This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Vincent Acovino.It was edited by Jeanette… Open episode →
President Trump and his Board of Peace are working to find a diplomatic end to the war between Israel and Hamas.But as they work towards an agreement, incidents of settler violence are increasing in the other Israeli-occupied territory, the West BankNPR visited the region to learn how that violence is shaping daily life there.This episode was produced by Nuha Musleh,… Open episode →
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction. So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more?This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.Our director is Elena Moore, and our executive producer… Open episode →
Tuesday's Democratic primaries were a success for both the establishment and progressive wings of the party.These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of the midterm elections.What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed?This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora,… Open episode →
After months of war with Iran, the United States is facing a new challenge: stockpiles of some precision missiles are almost depleted, NPR has learned from a U.S. official who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.In this episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S.… Open episode →
While there’s a lot of fear right now about AI taking people’s jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs – including those with some of the most significant barriers to employment.Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and… Open episode →
August 2, 2026 Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
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Across the western US, many states are dealing with extreme heat and drought-like conditions.In times like these, water — and access to it — becomes a contentious issue.A new plan put forth by the federal government aims to allocate water from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes.What's in the plan - and will it work?This episode was produced by… Open episode →
Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate? For… Open episode →
98 high school students from across the country gathered in a mock student senate. The goal was to come up with a bill that would guide schools on how to deal with the chaos created by AI.NPR's Cory Turner attended to see how things developed.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was… Open episode →
July 29, 2026 What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
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It’s a science fiction nightmare: What happens if the machines take over?The world got a potential taste of that last week, when OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said two of its models had autonomously hacked into another AI company.OpenAI says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test.The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could… Open episode →
When President Trump announced the creation of a federal task force to fight violent crime in Memphis, Tenn., and called for the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, officials did not say immigration enforcement was a goal.Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions.It has created constant… Open episode →
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another.It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care. But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced… Open episode →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister.As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up… Open episode →
When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or… Open episode →
Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones.The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union.What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider… Open episode →
The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia.It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for… Open episode →
Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war?After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran.Hegseth… Open episode →
The crimes the Tate brothers are charged with are the foundation of a lucrative business believed to exploit women and young girls. We talk to a reporter who's dug into a similar investigation.The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges. This brings the total number of charges against the pair to… Open episode →
The Odyssey is a story that’s almost three thousand years old. With each iteration, a new generation of storytellers gets a chance to portray a complicated man trying to make his way to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Director Christopher Nolan talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about what his version offers contemporary audiences.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection… Open episode →
