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  • Yesterday · 12 min

    In Alabama, history of voting rights struggles looms over upcoming election

    In Alabama, the push that led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 intersects with the recent weakening of the statute and redistricting. Three generations of activists reflect on what it means for midterms. This episode was produced by Jeff Pierre, Matt Ozug, and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Robert Rodriguez. Jonas Adams is our director. It was edited by Ashley Brown, Tinbete Ermyas, Ben Swasey, and Larry Kaplow. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • Thursday · 10 min

    ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers

    President Trump has made immigration enforcement a key part of his second term. Part of that plan included purchasing warehouses across the country. The idea was to house immigrants there and eventually deport them. But the plan soon faced legal challenges. In Roxbury, New Jersey, the Trump administration has been told to halt their plans until environmental assessments can be done. But exclusive NPR reporting shows that’s not the case. This episode was produced by Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Peter Ellena. Jonas Adams is our director. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas and Alina Hartounian. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • Wednesday · 7 min

    A legal loophole could shape how the Cornell rape case is prosecuted

    A former student’s accusation that she was drugged and gang raped by seven men in 2024 has sparked protests at Cornell University. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a new criminal investigation into this case. But pursuing prosecutions could be complicated by New York law. This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Jonas Adams is our director. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    What money and maps can tell us about the midterms

    It's four weeks until midterm Election Day. Polls put the chances of a Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress much higher than they were a few months ago. President Trump is focusing his efforts on rallying his base in states he won big in 2024, like Nebraska. But will that persuade voters unhappy with the state of the economy and deeply dissatisfied with Trump? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Tyler Bartlam and Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Megan Pratz, Kara Platoni, Tinbete Ermyas, Sarah Handel and Jeanette Woods. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • Monday · 10 min

    The Supreme Court cases to watch this term

    The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday. The signature feature of the Trump presidency has been an effort to expand his own power as the executive and test his constitutional limits. So, it's not surprising that a lot of his agenda has wound up before the Supreme Court. This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Jason Fuller and Brianna Scott, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Dana Farrington, Anna Yukhananov, Christopher Intagliata, Patrick Jarenwattananon, and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • Monday · 14 min

    Round one of Brazil's presidential election points to a shift to the right

    In Brazil, conservative Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro - who is under house arrest for staging a coup - came in ahead of the leftist incumbent, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, in the first round of Brazil's presidential election. President Trump has been watching Brazil's presidential vote very closely. At stake: the direction of one of the world’s top ten global economies and the future of U.S. involvement in Latin America, at a time when several countries in the region have moved to the right. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Henry Larson. Our director is Elena Burnett. It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Tara Neill. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • October 3 · 8 min

    Reporting on the science of saunas

    For centuries people have sought out saunas and hot springs for their supposed healing properties. But the science behind those claims can be quite vague. So NPR science correspondent Will Stone headed to the International Sauna Congress in Norway to find out just what we know about the health benefits of saunas. This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez, with engineering by Eowyn Fain. Our director is Elena Burnett. It was edited by Adam Raney. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • October 2 · 11 min

    The story unfolding at Cornell is dismayingly familiar

    NY Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state's attorney general, Letita James, to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang rape that took place at Cornell University in 2024. Gov. Hochul said "new information has raised serious questions about how this case was handled, and I’ve lost faith in the Tompkins County D.A.’s ability to fairly oversee it." The story feels depressingly familiar to many women across the country. How are they living through this moment? This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre, Mia Venkat and Connor Donevan with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • October 1 · 9 min

    A botched execution raises questions about death penalty protocols

    Christa Pike is on death row in Tennessee for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Pike was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday night, but she was still alive after receiving two doses of a lethal injection. Now Pike is in critical condition, according to her attorneys. What do we know about what happened, and what comes next? This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Susanna Capelouto, Gigi Douban, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 30 · 13 min

    Meta just launched an AI agent and others are following. Is the internet ready?

    Meta has a vision for the future. It’s launched an AI agent that can act like your own personal assistant, called Muse. The idea is that you can give Muse access to your accounts and apps, and it will start assisting. But the autonomy that gives the app its power has the potential to backfire. This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Josephine Nyounai. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 29 · 8 min

    Sexual assault on campus is a problem. Can laws help address it?

    In New York, prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a student was gang raped by seven fraternity members at Cornell University in 2024. The incident has reignited debates about how to keep students safe on campus. Can federal law make things safer? NY Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand shares her thoughts. This episode was produced by Vincent Acovino and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 28 · 10 min

    Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity rape allegations

    New York prosecutors say they are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case from 2024 that involved Cornell University students. What do we know about the new allegations - and how is it being felt on campus? This episode was produced by Gurjit Kaur, Mia Venkat and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Gigi Douban and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 27 · 10 min

    U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region?

    U.S. forces are withdrawing from Iraq after a two-decade long military presence. Yet, Iraq is still central to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran - and is caught in the crossfire. What does the troop withdrawal mean for U.S. influence in the region and does it present an opportunity for other nations to fill the vacuum? Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman, Linah Mohammad and Jeff Pierre, with audio engineering by Becky Brown. Our director is Vincent Acovino. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 25 · 8 min

    Republican lawmakers are breaking with Trump. Will it last?

    Amid low approval ratings, several Republican candidates in competitive races are breaking with President Trump as midterms approach. Will it last? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 24 · 8 min

    Housing in the US: Mortgage rates hit 7% and renters feel squeezed

    If you're looking for a house to purchase or a place to rent, you're probably feeling squeezed. Mortgage rates have hit seven percent - and a new study shows that renters across the economic spectrum are having trouble paying rent. What's happening in the housing market? Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Megan Lim, Kai McNamee, and Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas, Rafael Nam, Justine Kenin, Merrit Kennedy, and Jeanette Woods. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 23 · 9 min

    Jensen Huang has President Trump’s ear. What might he be telling him about AI?

    Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, arguably the world's most important AI company. He also has the ear of President Trump, who is about to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to discuss a number of topics, including AI. Amid the debate about whether rapid AI development is dangerous to humanity, how might Huang's ideas shape President Trump's thoughts? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Jimmy Keel. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 22 · 6 min

    The White House launched Trump TV. Will it change how the president communicates?

    Major news outlets, including NPR, have suspended their pool coverage, or are not broadcasting video or audio of President Trump, in solidarity with the news outlets that were banned from the White House. In response, the White House created Trump TV - a YouTube channel, streaming President Trump’s old speeches. This episode was produced by Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 21 · 10 min

    What’s at stake in President Trump’s showdown with the press?

    President Trump's battle with the press has escalated. On Friday, he banned three outlets from the White House. Those outlets are suing the Trump administration over the ban. On Monday, the five networks that coordinate television coverage of the president agreed to suspend that coverage. This episode was produced by Elena Burnett and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 20 · 9 min

    What does global leadership on AI look like?

    President Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington, D.C. this week as both sides look to gain an advantage in artificial intelligence development and face a reckoning on the risks of AI. In this moment, what does global leadership in AI look like? Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Henry Larson. Our director is Jason Fuller. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • September 19 · 10 min

    High stakes drama on display over the years at the UN General Assembly

    Despite being instrumental in the founding of the United Nations, in recent years, the U.S. has marginalized the organization. For this week's Reporter's Notebook we hear from NPR Diplomacy Correspondent Michele Kelemen about the high stakes drama she has seen play out at the UN General Assembly over the past two decades. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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