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When filmmakers and actors go against the grain, does it work?
Published: September 7, 2025 22:11
A lively review of cases when people both in front of and behind the camera took on a project that deviated from their past work, and whether it paid off or not.
What the largest Kurdish population in the United States means to Nashville
Published: September 7, 2025 22:11
Nashville is home to the largest Kurdish population in the United States — and a new podcast, "The Country In Our Hearts" from WPLN, tells the story of the diaspora.
Bishop Pham sought refuge in U.S. Now, he supports people in immigration courts
Published: September 7, 2025 22:10
Bishop Michael Pham, head of the San Diego diocese and the first American bishop installed by an American pope, talks about his priorities and his involvement in immigration issues.
Protests mark Brazil's Independence Day as former president's coup trial wraps
Published: September 7, 2025 22:10
In Brazil, Bolsonaro supporters rally on Independence Day as the verdict looms in the former President's historic coup plot trial.
How strong is the strongest water lily?
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5528946/how-strong-is-the-strongest-water-lily
Published: September 7, 2025 21:32
Botanical gardens from around the world testing who has the strongest lily pad.
Why the recent unemployment numbers matter
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5530158/why-the-recent-unemployment-numbers-matter
Published: September 7, 2025 21:30
The Labor Department released another disappointing jobs report this past week. A month ago, a government number cruncher got fired for that. How much faith should be put in the government's economic data?
What happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory?
Published: September 7, 2025 21:30
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Robert A. Pape of the University of Chicago about what happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory. Weeks of talk of sending federal troops into Chicago has set the city on edge.
Key tips for getting along with roommates
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-4913869/key-tips-for-getting-along-with-roommates
Published: September 7, 2025 21:30
Sharing your living space with roommates is not easy. NPR's Life Kit has tips for keeping relationships with your roommates copacetic.
Chicago responds to President Trump's threats of troop deployment
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
WBEZ's Adriana Cardona Maguigad reports on reaction in Chicago as Trump renews threats to send in National Guard troops and increase ICE enforcement.
Massachusetts makes progress on regional health care coalition
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
The Boston Globe's Jason Laughlin explains how Massachusetts and other states are forming independent healthcare coalitions to fill in the gap on healthcare policy left by sweeping federal changes.
Who makes the rules at immigration court? Reporting on chaotic scenes in courthouse halls
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
NPR's Ximena Bustillo talks to Scott Detrow about what reporting on the immigration court has been like recently, and describes the chaotic courthouse hallways she's been navigating.
A week in Beijing shows Putin is keeping China very close
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
Russian president Vladimir Putin spent the week in China, attending a summit and very publicly aligning himself with Xi Jinping. Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, explains why this matters to the US and Ukraine.
A musical about Luigi Mangione sells out theatres - and raises eyebrows
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
The UnitedHealthcare CEO's alleged killer was in the same Brooklyn jail as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried. A satirical comedy about their jailhouse vibe is selling out theaters and raising eyebrows.
They called him 'God's influencer,' the Catholic Church canonizes the first millenial saint
Published: September 6, 2025 21:14
The Catholic Church is about to canonize its first saint of the millennial generation.
Coffee-fueled dance parties give Seattle's Latino community a place to connect
Published: September 5, 2025 22:08
Daytime booze-free parties at coffee shops are gaining steam around the country. In predominantly white Seattle, these parties are also a space for Latino immigrants to connect with their roots.
Family lanes are popping up at airport security
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5525893/family-lanes-are-popping-up-at-airport-security
Published: September 5, 2025 21:41
There are new family friendly security lines popping up at airports around the country. It's a way to give people traveling with children extra time to get screened with less stress.
LA's booming gothicumbia scene mixes goth counterculture and traditional cumbia music
Published: September 5, 2025 21:40
The booming gothicumbia scene mixes goth counterculture with traditional Latin American cumbia music — into a fun, bombastic mix of styles. Los Angeles is an incubator of this type of cultural trend.
Homeland Security Investigations raided a Georgia battery plant, detaining 475 people
Published: September 5, 2025 21:34
The federal raid at a Hyundai and LG battery plant construction site in Georgia comes as the South Korean automaker has made significant efforts to manufacture cars and components in the U.S.
Early treatment is now advised for hypertension — before blood pressure gets too high
Published: September 5, 2025 21:22
New recommendations for early treatment for millions of people with hypertension come at a time when a new experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard-to-treat patients.
Artist, singer, playwright novelist and wrestler Rosalyn Drexler dies at 98
Published: September 5, 2025 21:18
Rosalyn Drexler was a pop artist, a sculptor, a novelist, a playwright and even a professional wrestler at one point. She died at 98 years old.
20 years after 'Twilight,' Forks' vampire economy is still booming
Published: September 5, 2025 21:18
The Twilight books and movies transformed Forks, Wash., the remote logging town where they were set. Forks struggled after losing its main industry. Then the vampires brought an economic boost.
Chicago prepares after Trump's threats of increased ICE arrests and federal troops
Published: September 5, 2025 21:17
The Trump Administration said Chicago is among its targets for increased ICE enforcement and the National Guard. It's an anxious time as city leaders and activists prepare for what may come.
Rubio warns cartels as U.S. Strike on Venezuelan boat raises regional unease
Published: September 5, 2025 21:12
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is at war with drug cartels. He's pushing regional allies to join the fight, even as critics warn the Trump administration is on shaky legal ground.
Hats on hats: How the Trump administration is loading officials with jobs
Published: September 5, 2025 21:10
At least a dozen Trump administration officials wear more than one hat, often doing roles that are not directly related to their original post.
Will Caitlin Clark's absence dim the spotlight on the WNBA playoffs?
Published: September 5, 2025 20:31
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sabreena Merchant, who covers women's basketball for the Athletic, about WNBA star Caitlin Clark's announcement that she will be out for the rest of the season.
Some states running into Medicaid funding dilemma
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5521976-e1/some-states-running-into-medicaid-funding-dilemma
Published: September 5, 2025 20:23
States are planning for how they'll run leaner Medicaid operations after federal budget cuts. But some states are running into another problem -- they can't legally use their budgets to fill the gap.
Cracks in the U.S. economy: Job growth slows 75% from a year ago
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5529937/economy-jobs-trump-bls
Published: September 5, 2025 12:51
The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time since the pandemic winter of 2020.
The demons in 'The Conjuring' movies may not be real -- but the family tragedies are
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5485862/the-conjuring-last-rites-real-story-ed-lorraine-warren
Published: September 5, 2025 10:00
The lucrative franchise is based on real stories — and the professional ghostbusters who saved the day. But critics say the real-life couple profited off of people's pain.
Etsy sellers are being hit hard by tariffs and the end of the de minimis rule
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5522054/etsy-sellers-de-minimus-canada-tariffs
Published: September 5, 2025 09:00
For years, the U.S. was essentially "an extension of our domestic market," says an Etsy seller in Canada. But now the rules and costs are far more imposing.
K-pop boy band Stray Kids' album 'Karma' debuts at the top of the Billboards
Published: September 4, 2025 21:56
KPop Demon Hunters is still doing great on the Billboard charts. But another K-pop juggernaut debuts in the top spot for albums. That'd be the boy band Stray Kids, whose new album is titled Karma.
Maine residents hold a party to toast with their future neighbors... at the cemetery
Published: September 4, 2025 21:55
In Weld, Maine, anyone who owns a plot at the Mountain View Cemetery is invited to a yearly gathering at the undertaker's home -- a chance to "get to know who you'll spend eternity with," locals say.
This week in science: Recycling innovation, scrolling dangers and the inside of Mars
Published: September 4, 2025 21:50
NPR's Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about an innovation in plastic recycling, the link between smartphones and hemorrhoids and what Mars' structure and ice cream have in common.
States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access
Published: September 4, 2025 21:45
States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — but not unprecedented
Published: September 4, 2025 21:44
The Trump administration last month took a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel. It's not the first time the government has taken a stake in a U.S. firm, but the circumstances are unusual and the desired outcome -- renewed American prowess in chipmaking -- is far…
A single dose of LSD can treat anxiety and depression for months, study shows
Published: September 4, 2025 21:24
A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease a person's anxiety for months. This could give legitimacy to research on a range of psychedelics.
Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw congressional districts at the urging of Trump
Published: September 4, 2025 21:23
Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw their congressional districts so they're more favorable to Republican congressional candidates. It comes at the urging of President Trump.
The dangers of a Powerball office pool
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/04/nx-s1-5528922/the-dangers-of-a-powerball-office-pool
Published: September 4, 2025 21:09
An individual person's odds of winning the lottery are slim, so an office pool can be a way to improve your odds. But how do you avoid the pitfalls of the office lottery pool?
How New Zealand wildlife sanctuaries are working to protect the country's unique birds
Published: September 4, 2025 20:54
New Zealand has some of the most unique birds in the world. Many are endangered, so the country has a nationwide project to save them. It's trying to eradicate invasive animals that are harming them.
Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us
Published: September 4, 2025 20:52
Climate.gov went dark after cuts from the Trump administration. Now, a group of former employees are trying to revive it under a new domain.
The DOD told trans troops to get diagnosed. It's using the paper trail to kick them out
Published: September 3, 2025 21:40
As the Department of Defense removes trans troops as part of the new ban, the Air Force is enacting some new rules that leaves them with no due process…and in some cases, no benefits.
Why one federal health worker is urging Health Secretary RFK Jr. to resign
Published: September 3, 2025 21:34
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dr. Elizabeth Soda, who is one of more than 1,000 federal health workers urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign.
Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling
Published: September 3, 2025 21:31
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Ocean Vuong reflects on what his mother taught him about storytelling.
How 'Sesame Street' got its start
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/03/nx-s1-5509957/how-sesame-street-got-its-start
Published: September 3, 2025 21:31
NPR's history show, Throughline, takes us back to 1969 and the creation of the children's TV show Sesame Street.
How long can Russia and Ukraine wage war at this level?
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/03/nx-s1-5491500/how-long-can-russia-and-ukraine-wage-war-at-this-level
Published: September 3, 2025 21:28
There's still no end in sight to Russia-Ukraine war, according to NPR correspondents in both countries. Peace efforts appear to be going nowhere and the fighting remains intense.
In Florida, street art will soon be a thing of the past
Published: September 3, 2025 21:22
Murals and drawing on streets across Florida are vanishing. Not just the rainbow-painted crosswalks, but also murals honoring police. That's because the state says they're a "safety issue."
A small vacation resort area in Michigan is one of the top markets for marijuana sales
Published: September 3, 2025 21:22
A tiny township in Michigan, best known as a vacation resort area, has become one of the top markets for marijuana sales. And it now has a new nickname: New Puffalo.
Many Venezuelans are watching and waiting amid U.S. tensions
Published: September 3, 2025 21:09
With U.S. warships already off Venezuela's coast, many there fear what could come next, while others dismiss the U.S. administrations display of power as pure theatre.
Epstein accusers shared their stories on Capitol Hill, calling for justice
Published: September 3, 2025 21:09
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are continuing their push to compel the full release of federal files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Leaders of China, Russia and North Korea gather in Beijing for elaborate WWII parade
Published: September 3, 2025 20:42
Leaders of China, North Korea and Russia met for the first time in one place on Wednesday as Beijing staged an elaborate parade to mark the end of WWII.
Trump administration policies make their way to the Supreme Court
Published: September 3, 2025 20:41
From tariffs to the use of the National Guard in states and the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans -- many of the Trump administration's policies are winding their way to the Supreme Court.
The Bolsonaro trial is underway — and Trump says he's watching
Published: September 2, 2025 21:32
Brazil's highest court has begun the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting a coup. President Trump says he is watching the trial and has demanded it be dropped.
How free-ranging bison are reshaping Yellowstone's grasslands
Published: September 2, 2025 21:31
A new study finds free roaming bison in Yellowstone National Park are reshaping the ecosystem. They have had a positive effect on grasses and soil, but some changes may not be for the better.
More Colombia, less Brazil? How tariffs could change your morning blend
Published: September 2, 2025 21:27
A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it's shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?
NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg reflects on her career and favorite memories
Published: September 2, 2025 21:26
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with correspondent and former All Things Considered and Weekend Edition host, Susan Stamberg, about her career as she retires from the network this week.
Young GOP candidates are handling their congressional bids differently from Democrats
Published: September 2, 2025 21:20
A growing number of young Democrats have stepped up to run for Congress calling for generational change. Young Republicans seem to be following a different playbook, holding off on bids of their own.
In a major antitrust ruling, a judge lets Google keep Chrome but levies other penalties
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/02/nx-s1-5478625/google-chrome-doj-antitrust-ruling
Published: September 2, 2025 21:15
A federal judge ruled against breaking up Google, but is barring it from making exclusive deals to make its search engine the default on phones and other devices.
Court records show a nuanced picture of just how much Trump is tackling D.C. crime
Published: September 2, 2025 21:14
It's been several weeks since President Trump federalized the Washington, D.C., police force. NPR breaks down the data on who's been arrested and what they're charged with in the city.
Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's
Published: September 2, 2025 21:14
People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation.
Broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy opens up on triumphs and heartbreaks in new memoir
Published: September 2, 2025 21:14
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to barrier-breaking sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy about her new memoir.
How three businesses are coping with tariff limbo
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/02/nx-s1-5525791/how-three-businesses-are-coping-with-tariff-limbo
Published: September 2, 2025 21:08
US importers are in a kind of tariff limbo. A federal appeals court has struck down most of President Trump's import taxes. But the tariffs are still being collected, for now, until there's a final decision from the Supreme Court.
How one Canadian's misplaced signature caused a diplomatic incident at the end of WWII
Published: September 2, 2025 09:00
On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese and the Allies gathered to mark the official end of WWII. The process went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.
After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/02/nx-s1-5522096/unsung-hero-guidance-counselors-kindness
Published: September 2, 2025 09:00
Life was turbulent for Patrick Furlong after his parents divorced when he was in 8th grade. His father left, so he needed to navigate daily routines without a paternal influence in his life.
The novel 'Buckeye' explores forgiveness, war and a forbidden kiss
Published: September 1, 2025 21:48
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Patrick Ryan about his new novel, Buckeye.
What to know about Bolsonaro's trial tomorrow in Brazil
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5522104/what-to-know-about-bolsonaros-trial-tomorrow-in-brazil
Published: September 1, 2025 21:47
The trial of the former far right president of Brazil begins Tuesday. The country's highest court has seen evidence and heard from witness that the ex-leader attempted a coup to stay in power in 2022.
The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of 2025
Published: September 1, 2025 21:42
The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of the year. The Trump administration says it's an opportunity to improve efficiency. Many others fear a brain drain.
This album of songs for Gaza is in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated by genocide
Published: September 1, 2025 21:42
People are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in many ways. Earlier this month, a fundraising album of songs for Gaza was released in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated through genocide.
Giraffes aren't just one species — they're four
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5518162/giraffes-arent-just-one-species-theyre-four
Published: September 1, 2025 21:18
We're used to thinking of giraffes as one species. Turns out, there are actually four distinct species of the world's tallest mammal.
Catholic congregations consider increasing security after Minneapolis shooting
Published: September 1, 2025 21:18
Should churches have active shooter drills or armed ushers? Those are some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27.
After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark
Published: September 1, 2025 21:18
Life was turbulent for Patrick Furlong after his parents divorced when he was in 8th grade. His father left, so he needed to navigate daily routines without a paternal influence in his life.
Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff meet again, on the court at the U.S. Open
Published: September 1, 2025 21:03
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka faced off in the U.S. Open, a place they have a history with, together. In 2019, Osaka invited a teary Gauff to do a postgame interview with her.
Trump questions COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5524911/trump-questions-covid-19-vaccines
Published: September 1, 2025 20:57
President Trump has called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the success of drugs and vaccines used to fight COVID-19. Trump himself hailed the vaccines as a "modern-day miracle" back in 2020.
EU blasts Russia for interference of plane carrying European Commission president
Published: September 1, 2025 20:57
The European Union accuses Russia of allegedly interfering with the navigation system of a plane carrying the European Commission president on Sunday.
A remembrance of longtime CBS reporter and White House correspondent Mark Knoller
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
The White House Press Corps lost an icon this weekend. A remembrance of longtime CBS News reporter Mark Knoller.
College Game Day personality Lee Corso is retiring
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5523769/college-game-day-personality-lee-corso-is-retiring
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
On Saturday, the college football personality Lee Corso announced he was retiring from the broadcast and the network he joined back in 1987.
An emergency room doctor describes what the changes at the CDC could mean for public health
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
The Trump Administration has made significant changes to the departments in charge of public health. Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency medicine physician who teaches public health policy at Brown University, discusses the impact he expects on the health of…
The best and worst of movies about high school
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5515570/the-best-and-worst-of-movies-about-high-school
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
A look at the movies that authentically reflect the high school experience.
Israeli takeover of Gaza City is under way
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5520791/israeli-takeover-of-gaza-city-is-under-way
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
The Israeli military says an order for nearly a million people to march south is "inevitable" -- and the assault has already begun.
Music on the porch brings joy to neighborhoods
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5511336/music-on-the-porch-brings-joy-to-neighborhoods
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
The last Saturday in August is Play Music on the Porch Day. People register their porch parties online, and create some free neighborhood music and joy.
Surprising lessons from studies about post-Katrina trauma
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
Hurricane Katrina caused widespread trauma and dislocation. Researchers who followed survivors to track the mental health impacts of the storm found that while the trauma of Katrina caused elevated levels of mental health symptoms, many of the survivors…
A group of unhoused people fight for a tiny plot of land and a radical idea
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
A discussion with KQED's Snap Judgment team about the podcast A Tiny Plot that follows a group of homeless people in Oakland and their fight for their own plot of land from the city.
Friday Night Football kicks off in Kerrville
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5508995/friday-night-football-kicks-off-in-kerrville
Published: August 31, 2025 21:11
Still recovering from devastating July flash flooding, the Kerrville community gathered for the Texas tradition of high school football Friday night. As Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies reports, the Tivy Antler varsity football team took on Del Rio…