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The roots of the Mexican music known as fandango
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996802/the-roots-of-the-mexican-music-known-as-fandango
Published: October 9, 2026 18:17
We go to Mexico’s gulf coast to learn about fandango. It is a joyous musical tradition born in the Mexican state of Veracruz that’s been going on for more than 300 years and whose popularity has spread around the world. Support public media with NPR+ and…
Gaza, three years after the war there began
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5995603/gaza-three-years-after-the-war-there-began
Published: October 8, 2026 20:35
It has been three years since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that led to Israel’s invasion of Gaza. It’s a war that has yet to end, despite a ceasefire.On yesterday’s episode we heard about the rebuilding happening on the Israel side of the border with…
3 years after the Hamas-led attacks, Israelis are returning to areas near Gaza
Published: October 7, 2026 20:39
Three years after the October 7th attacks, Israel’s southern border with Gaza is undergoing a dramatic rebound. That region was nearly abandoned after thousands of Hamas-led militants attacked Israeli communities. That attack killed nearly 12-hundred…
Afghanistan 25 years after the U.S. invasion
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5992950/afghanistan-25-years-after-the-u-s-invasion
Published: October 6, 2026 20:38
This week marks twenty five years since the United States invaded Afghanistan, on October 7th, 2001. It was less than a month after the September 11th attacks and President George W. Bush vowed swift revenge. And the U.S. did quickly oust the Taliban–…
Russia changes what it is attacking in Ukraine’s capital
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5991891/russia-changes-what-it-is-attacking-in-ukraines-capital
Published: October 5, 2026 20:14
Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25…
Brazil’s election turns on the fight against crime
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5989682/brazils-election-turns-on-the-fight-against-crime
Published: October 2, 2026 21:27
Crime is at the top of voters’ concerns in Brazil heading into Sunday’s national elections. Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America, where security has become a defining political issue.Support public…
Remembering London’s Pearly King of Peckham
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5988298/remembering-londons-pearly-king-of-peckham
Published: October 1, 2026 21:55
In mother-of-pearl suits, the Pearly Kings used to canvass East London for charity. The tradition of the Pearly Kings stretches back to the 1800s, when this area of the city was gritty and poor, and dressing up gave working-class people dignity. The most…
U.S. military officially leaves Iraq
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-5986367/u-s-military-officially-leaves-iraq
Published: October 1, 2026 00:09
American forces made a formal exit from Iraq with a low-key ceremony. It marks the end of an era that began over 23 years ago with President George Bush’s “shock and awe” invasion. The U.S. military has actually been in Iraq for much of the last 35 years,…
U.S. demands action on Nicaraguan decision to end elections
Published: September 29, 2026 22:30
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega made a bombshell announcement this summer that he’s ending national elections. Now, the U.S is pushing leaders in the Americas to confront Nicaragua, and is calling for a rare meeting of the Organization of American…
Turkey’s quest for Mideast power
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/nx-s1-5983874/turkeys-quest-for-mideast-power
Published: September 28, 2026 22:59
Turkey’s burgeoning defense industry, soft cultural power and role as conflict mediator are growing its influence in the Middle East. As dynamics with Iran, Gaza and the U.S. shift, Turkey is positioning itself as a new regional power.Support public media…