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New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity
Published: November 2, 2025 13:53
New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors.
'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them
Published: November 2, 2025 13:53
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer about job offer scams and an increasing number of postings from legitimate companies that they do not fill.
SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up
Published: November 2, 2025 13:53
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Elizabeth Keever of Harvesters Community Food Network about the break in SNAP benefits and its effect on food banks.
California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map
Published: November 2, 2025 13:53
Voters in California are weighing whether to allow Democratic state leaders to redraw the state's Congressional map to offset Republicans' redraw in Texas.
Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War'
Published: November 2, 2025 13:52
The documentary "Love+War" follows photojournalist Lynsey Addario as she captures war across the world. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Addario about the balance between her work and life.
Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah
Published: November 2, 2025 13:52
Winter Olympic athlete Johannes Klaebo of Norway is a superstar in Europe who trains in the U.S. in part to escape fame.
A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/nx-s1-5570894/a-chicago-music-subculture-is-taking-off-in-london
Published: November 2, 2025 13:52
Recently, the godfather of a music and dance genre known as Chicago Footwork came to London. But why are British fans so keen on this fast-paced American subculture?
AI artist makes debut on Billboard radio chat
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/nx-s1-5594790/ai-artist-makes-debut-on-billboard-radio-chat
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
Billboard says Xania Monet is "the first known AI artist to earn enough radio airplay to debut on a Billboard radio chart."
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto Blue Jays to become World Series champions
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions — again — after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an extra-inning thriller to win Game Seven. The Dodgers are the first repeat winners since 2000.
Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
Off-year elections are happening Tuesday in a number of states, with headline races in Virginia, New Jersey, and California.
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump's tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/nx-s1-5591116/supreme-court-to-hear-challenges-to-trumps-tariffs
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments in cases challenging President Trump's sweeping tariffs. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael McConnell, who represents one of the plaintiffs.
Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
Former President Barack Obama is using his continued popularity in the party to rally support for Democrats in advance of Tuesday's elections.
A new cookbook shows what to do with old bread using recipes from peasant traditions
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
A new cookbook drawing from different peasant traditions focuses on using bits of old bread to create delectable and economical dishes.
Post-rock band Tortoise discuss 'Touch,' their first album in almost a decade
Published: November 2, 2025 13:13
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musicians Jeff Parker and John McEntire of the post-rock band Tortoise about "Touch," the group's first studio album in almost a decade.
Sunday Puzzle: Popular TV shows
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/g-s1-95544/sunday-puzzle
Published: November 2, 2025 11:00
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WNIJ listener Scott Anderson of Beloit, Wisconsin, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
The declining population will make it even harder to care for elders
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/nx-s1-5535648/population-elderly-caregivers
Published: November 2, 2025 09:00
Declining population means caring for parents, grandparents, and other relatives could become even more challenging with fewer professionals and family members to pitch in.
French authorities arrest suspects in jewelry heist at the Louvre museum
Published: October 26, 2025 12:52
French authorities say they've made arrests in the Louvre Museum jewelry heist.
Southeast Asian scam networks are booming. Governments are starting to take action
Published: October 26, 2025 12:52
With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the growing problem of scam centers is in the spotlight.
How the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia could impact the war in Ukraine
Published: October 26, 2025 12:52
The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.
Argentina heads to the polls in a test for Javier Milei's libertarian agenda
Published: October 26, 2025 12:51
Argentina's president Javier Milei faces midterms amid economic chaos and a $20 billion U.S. lifeline.
Former director at the White House Historical Association on the East Wing renovation
Published: October 26, 2025 12:51
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leslie B. Jones, former Director of Historical Resources & Programming for the White House Historical Association, about the demolition of the White House East Wing.
Jazz musician Mark Turner's latest album was inspired by a book
Published: October 26, 2025 12:51
NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe speaks with jazz musician Mark Turner about his latest album, "Reflections on: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man." It's based on the book by James Weldon Johnson.
Phil Johnston discusses his animated adaptation of the classic children's book 'The Twits'
Published: October 26, 2025 12:51
Mr. and Mrs.Twit are two of the meanest characters in children's literature. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to writer-director Phil Johnston about his animated adaptation of the classic book "The Twits."
Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership
Published: October 26, 2025 12:51
The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it's captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with academic Margaret O'Mara about this workplace trend.
Humans and dogs compete for glory at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing
Published: October 26, 2025 12:02
It's dirt trails, not snow, at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing. Humans and canines race for the top prize at the championships, held for the first time in the United States.
Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting
Published: October 26, 2025 12:02
President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China.
Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire
Published: October 19, 2025 12:01
The Israeli military has carried out its first airstrikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began more than a week ago after accusing Hamas of attacking Israeli troops.
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to author, Catherine Mayer, about the significance of Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles after Jeffrey Epstein allegations against him refuse to fade.
Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
You may have heard kids say "six, seven". We unpack what's behind the latest slang making waves in playgrounds and online.
A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
The remnants of a typhoon have forced over a thousand people to evacuate from rural villages in Western Alaska. Many of those leaving are Alaska Native people with generations-long connections to the land.
Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on…
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month.
He escaped Gaza on a jet ski. In Germany, he hopes to be reunited with family
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
In an extraordinary journey, a Palestinian man used a jet ski to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe after he fled the war in Gaza.
A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian and Gospel Music.
Who is Dallin H. Oaks, the new leader of the Mormon Church?
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to McKay Coppins from The Atlantic about how the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dallin H. Oaks, will guide the church.
Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was's new album is an ode to Detroit and its music
Published: October 19, 2025 12:00
NPR's Don Gonyea rides around Detroit with producer and musician, Don Was. He's assembled a new band from the Motor City to honor its musical legacy on the album, "Groove In The Face Of Adversity."
"It feels terrible." Federal worker's family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on
Published: October 12, 2025 13:07
With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.
A veteran peace negotiator discusses next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Published: October 12, 2025 12:53
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks veteran American peace negotiator Aaron David Miller for his thoughts on the new peace process unfolding between Israel and Hamas.
To celebrate opera composer Giuseppi Verdi, fans gather at his statue in New York City
Published: October 12, 2025 12:53
Fans of "La traviata," "Aida," and "Otello" creator Giuseppi Verdi met at his statue in New York City Friday to mark 212 years since his birth.
Tax incentives are drawing data centers to Atlanta's south suburbs, worrying residents
Published: October 12, 2025 12:52
Data centers thrive where there is cheap land and access to data lines. In the case of Atlanta, that's the southside where many Black suburbs are dealing with more and more of the large facilities.
Actor Frank Dillane and Harris Dickinson discuss Dickinson's directorial debut 'Urchin'
Published: October 12, 2025 12:52
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with writer and director Harris Dickinson and actor Frank Dillane about their new film "Urchin," which depicts the struggles of an unhoused Londoner.
Quan Barry discusses 'The Unveiling', which follows a luxury trip gone horribly wrong
Published: October 12, 2025 12:52
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Quan Barry about her latest book, "The Unveiling: A Novel." It tells the story of a mishap that leaves several passengers of a luxury Antarctic cruise stranded.
Khalid talks about love songs and the his new album 'after the sun goes down'
Published: October 12, 2025 12:52
Musician Khalid tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about his new album, "after the sun goes down," and about being outed last year.
This spooky season, look up at the sky to witness celestial wonders
Published: October 12, 2025 12:11
Two comets and a meteor shower may be visible to stargazers this month.
The White House is using layoffs of federal workers as leverage to end the shutdown
Published: October 12, 2025 12:11
Federal workers, many already furloughed, may now face unemployment as the White House uses them as leverage in negotiations to end the federal government shutdown.
Trump to arrive in Israel and speak with families of released hostages
Published: October 12, 2025 12:11
President Trump is due to fly to Israel and Egypt to mark the end of the Gaza war, as Hamas and Israel prepare to release hostages and prisoners.