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'Twinless' is a dark comedy that doubles up on the twists
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/06/nx-s1-5383340/twinless-is-a-dark-comedy-that-doubles-up-on-the-twists
Published: September 6, 2025 12:00
Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney craft a kind of chemistry that is equal parts funny and heart-wrenching.
Opinion: Susan Stamberg, trailblazer and NPR Founding Mother, retires
Published: September 6, 2025 12:00
NPR Founding Mother Susan Stamberg is retiring. She became the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program in 1972, and helped loosen up the serious, stodgy sound of radio hosts.
What's the story behind the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an ICE raid?
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
Federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers they said were in the U.S. illegally at a construction site in Georgia for a South Korean battery maker. Officials said it was the largest immigration enforcement action at a site.
Key officials in the Trump administration hold multiple positions. Here's a closer look
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
President Trump has been awarding trusted aides with more than one job. But how does this affect the function of those positions?
Week in Politics: National Guard to Chicago; latest job figures; the Department of War
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
We discuss the possible deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, a stalled job market, and what the renaming of the Department of Defense might signal.
A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during this week's Senate hearing as frustration, confusion, and anger grew among lawmakers and citizens regarding his controversial vaccine policies
An overview of Trump's increasing threats to deploy the National Guard in major cities
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
President Trump is ramping up threats to send the National Guard into several major cities despite a federal judge ruling that his deployment of troops to Los Angeles was illegal.
The wait for video game fans is finally over. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' is here
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
The long-awaited sequel to the wildly popular indie video game is finally out, six years after fans learned one would come along.
Saturday Sports: U.S. Open women's final; the NFL season kicks off and what to expect
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and issues pertaining to sports,
Why some longtime gerrymandering opponents are reconsidering their views
Published: September 6, 2025 11:47
The congressional redistricting fights that President Trump has sparked in Texas, California and Missouri are leading some advocacy groups to reconsider their position on partisan gerrymandering.
How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/31/nx-s1-5518289/hawaii-surfing-princes-of-surf
Published: August 31, 2025 12:00
In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.
Opinion: It's time to 'move our feet'
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/30/nx-s1-5513925/opinion-its-time-to-move-our-feet
Published: August 30, 2025 12:00
The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.
The Minneapolis Annunciation Church community grapples with the aftermath of violence
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
Days after students were shot at a school Mass, an outpouring of flowers, ribbons, and grief are bringing people together to support victims and each other.
How colorful do we want our food to be? American shoppers have a say
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
As more major food brands commit to phasing out chemical dyes from snacks and cereals in the U.S., some are struggling to find natural replacements. Many consumers say they want bright colors.
Texas advances bill allowing citizens to sue makers and distributors of abortion pills
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
Texas lawmakers are on track to pass one of the toughest laws aimed at reducing the use of abortion medication, one way people still have abortions in a state that has already banned them in clinics.
Analyzing the impact of a turbulent week for the CDC
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/30/nx-s1-5520755/analyzing-the-impact-of-a-turbulent-week-for-the-cdc
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
The director of the CDC is out and updated COVID-19 vaccines come with new restrictions. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the latest in health policy news.
Saturday Sports: College football is back; Dallas Cowboys trade; a superstar engagement
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports journalist Michele Steele about a big opening game in college football, a momentous NFL transfer and the superstar engagement that made headlines this week.
An Indo-Pacific expert explains the importance of the Russia-China security summit
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
China will host the leaders of Russia and China at a security summit starting on Sunday. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Satu Limaye from the East-West Center about the significance of that alliance.
Savoring the last days of summer the New England way -- the clambake
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
As August comes to an end, many people are savoring the last days of summer. In New England, that means it's time for a clambake. We visit one of the oldest, held in Dartmouth, Mass., since the 1880s.
Week in Politics: CDC faces turmoil; future of the Fed; Trump's recent executive orders
Published: August 30, 2025 11:44
We discuss turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, Fed independence, and President Trump's latest executive orders.
A former service member's journey to finding his footing as a civilian
Published: August 30, 2025 11:43
As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from
Here's why a top California Republican proposes splitting the state into two
Published: August 30, 2025 11:43
After California Democrats voted for a plan to gerrymander congressional districts, a top Republican is proposing to split the state in two. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Assemblyman James Gallagher.
Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/23/nx-s1-5504862/opinion-wardrobe-diplomacy
Published: August 23, 2025 12:00
Months after his explosive meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned this week wearing a black blazer. His dress last time invited criticism from Trump supporters.
It's been a busy week at the Justice Department. Here's a recap
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
The Department of Justice has been in the news all week, both over its handling of the Epstein investigation and its search of a home of Trump's former national security adviser.
What are the risks to the labor market after Powell's speech amid inflation concerns?
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell received a standing ovation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. Powell said the central bank could soon resume cutting interest rates.
A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options against assertive presidential power
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Politico's Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.
As the IDF intensifies its operations, healthcare in Gaza is under threat
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
Israeli forces are telling Gaza City doctors to move their clinics south ahead of a massive attack.
RAINBOW CROSSWALK PROTEST
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
The rainbow crosswalk in front of Orlando's Pulse nightclub was removed by Florida transportation officials. The crosswalk was a memorial for those killed in a 2016 mass shooting at the gay bar.
How international students feel arriving on campus after the revamped visa process
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/23/nx-s1-5509921/international-students-on-campus
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
International students from around the world are arriving on American college campuses after a very rocky summer.
Week in Politics: Trump and Putin; possible rate cuts; lawmakers and redistricting
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
We discuss the latest political developments, including President Trump's crackdown in Wahington, D.C., and redistricting efforts in Texas and California.
Home chefs on social media are outraged by this new bread crumb recipe
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
Many home cooks say they've noticed a change in 4C Seasoned Bread Crumbs, and they are not happy about it. NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer Judi Cutrone about the travesty.
Saturday Sports: MLB pennant races and the first round of the U.S. Open
Published: August 23, 2025 11:47
NPR's Scott Simon and sports writer Howard Bryant discuss the week in sports (DRAFT)