Consider This from NPR

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The value of community living for people with disabilities
Aug 21, 2026 · 10m
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?
Aug 20, 2026 · 8m
NPR’s Consider This explores how the U.
Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?
Aug 19, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 18, 2026 · 9m
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
Aug 17, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 16, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 14, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 13, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 12, 2026 · 8m
This episode analyzes recent Democratic primaries, highlighting internal conflicts between progressive and establishment candidates.
The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts
Aug 11, 2026 · 9m
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
Aug 10, 2026 · 8m
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
Aug 9, 2026 · 9m
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
Aug 8, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 7, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 6, 2026 · 9m
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?
Aug 5, 2026 · 7m
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?
Aug 4, 2026 · 10m
The U.
Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
Aug 3, 2026 · 7m
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?
Aug 2, 2026 · 8m
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?
Jul 31, 2026 · 7m
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.
Jul 30, 2026 · 9m
NPR's Consider This explores a mock student Senate in Boston where 98 teens from across the country drafted the "Students First Act" to guide schools on AI usage.
What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
Jul 29, 2026 · 7m
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
Jul 28, 2026 · 9m
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?
Jul 27, 2026 · 15m
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.
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