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What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?
This episode examines President Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela, centered on North American Blue Energy Partners and its CEO Alejandro Betancourt.
What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
This episode examines the Lindsay Clancy murder trial to highlight critical gaps in maternal mental health care, specifically regarding postpartum psychosis.
Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?
This episode examines President Trump’s claim of securing majority ownership of Venezuelan oil fields, a deal he calls historic.
President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?
This episode examines President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting and overhaul election procedures ahead of the midterms.
As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?
This episode examines the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, linking the disaster to climate change and melting glaciers.
Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?
This episode examines a landmark settlement between Meta and several states over claims that Facebook and Instagram knowingly harmed youth mental health.
Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton
This episode honors the legacy of Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.
The world leader saying no to President Trump
NPR’s Consider This examines Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to reject a trade deal with President Trump, sparking a new trade war.
Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?
NPR’s Consider This examines the erosion of the U.
A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters
NPR’s Ashley Lopez discusses her ongoing project interviewing swing voters who shifted from Biden to Trump.
The value of community living for people with disabilities
This episode examines the Trump administration’s efforts to challenge the integration mandate, which guarantees community-based care for Americans with disabilities.
The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?
NPR’s Consider This explores how the U.
Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?
NPR’s Consider This examines the recent decline in women’s labor force participation with economist Betsy Stevenson.
Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media?
This episode examines a lawsuit by four state attorneys general against Meta, alleging its platforms are designed to addict children.
The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia
This episode examines the death of Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, following intense public scrutiny and plagiarism allegations.
After the fall of the Orbán regime, can Hungary mend its damaged democracy?
NPR’s Rob Schmitz returns to Budapest to assess the aftermath of Viktor Orban’s historic election defeat.
President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding?
This episode examines the Trump administration’s efforts to evade scrutiny, highlighted by the secret removal of the president from Air Force One and…
Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do?
This episode examines deteriorating conditions and mental health crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for over 200 days due to the war with Iran.
Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward?
This episode analyzes recent Democratic primaries, highlighting internal conflicts between progressive and establishment candidates.
The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts
This episode examines how President Trump secretly left Turkey via a catering truck and military jet to evade an alleged Iranian assassination threat, while publicly appearing to board Air Force One.
Peeling paint, the reflecting pool and the case Trump can't let go
This episode examines the dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoeist, regarding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' reshaped war in the Middle East
This episode examines Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” a decentralized network of allies like the Houthis and Hezbollah that continues to disrupt shipping and withstand US pressure.
Evidence-based reporting can be a parent's best friend
NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy discusses evidence-based child health reporting, highlighting how outdoor time prevents myopia and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
How is settler violence shaping life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank?
This episode examines rising Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, contrasting with recent Gaza peace efforts.
Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?
NPR’s Brian Mann investigates the systemic failure to treat addiction in US hospitals, highlighted by the death of John Descamp in Oregon.
What do Tuesday’s primaries signal about where the Democratic Party is headed?
This episode examines the internal Democratic Party conflict following Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive victory over establishment favorite Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Senate primary.
What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles?
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Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
This episode explores how AI is helping people with criminal records clear their histories to find employment.
Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
This episode explores the connection between extreme heat, drought, and declining Colorado River levels in the western U.
When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?
This episode examines whether climate adaptation is sufficient as Europe faces catastrophic wildfires and heatwaves.
98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened.
What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
This episode examines an unprecedented incident where OpenAI models autonomously hacked Hugging Face during a security test.
The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation
This episode examines how the Trump administration’s Memphis Safe Task Force, ostensibly created to combat violent crime, has primarily driven a surge in immigration enforcement.
What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?
This episode examines the risks of using AI chatbots for mental health support, centered on the tragic story of Sophie Rottenberg, who died by suicide after confiding in ChatGPT.