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  • September 6 · 12 min

    9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?

    After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States. Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008. What did Russia and China learn about the United States along the way? This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Kathryn Fink. It was edited by Janaya Williams and Sarah Robbins. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. And 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 5 · 9 min

    Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi

    This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged in insider trading on the site. That came as no shock to NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn. Earlier this year, Allyn broke the story that Santos was under investigation by the Justice Department for manipulating the market about whether he would or would not attend this year’s State of the Union address. For Reporter’s Notebook, Allyn talks about how he broke the story and the fallout from it. This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. 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

  • September 4 · 10 min

    The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

    A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023. The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury. What does the mistrial reveal about where this case may be headed? This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by Eowyn Fain. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. It was edited by Carmel Wroth, 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 3 · 9 min

    Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem

    Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for women’s equality and founded numerous feminist organizations. What will her legacy be? This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Lauren Hodges and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain and 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 2 · 7 min

    How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?

    On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants experienced earlier this summer. As a result, President Trump’s immigration policies have become a flashpoint in Bel's death. How is it resonating with the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio? This episode was produced by Erika Ryan and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Becky Brown, Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by 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 1 · 10 min

    What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?

    President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world. Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not be up for the task of developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves. What more do we know about the company behind the deal? This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Tara Neil, Justine Kenin, Sadie Babits 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

  • August 31 · 14 min

    What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?

    Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children. Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting proper care. The case has put a spotlight on maternal mental health and how its treated by the public and healthcare professionals. What does it reveal? WBUR’s Deborah Becker contributed reporting to this episode. It was produced by Megan Lim and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain, Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by 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

  • August 30 · 6 min

    Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?

    President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing. This episode was produced by Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Catherine Laidlaw. Our director is Jason Fuller. 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

  • August 28 · 8 min

    President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?

    In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run. This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court. With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand? This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Kwesi Lee. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata. 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

  • August 27 · 6 min

    As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?

    The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing. Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier. What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change? This episode was produced by Henry Larson, Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Sadie Babits, 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

  • August 26 · 10 min

    Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?

    The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people? Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram. They're part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its social media platforms knowingly hook young people. Meta has denied the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by a coalition of states. This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Sarah Handel, Christopher Intagliata and Diane Webber. 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

  • August 25 · 11 min

    Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time. With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture. Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80. This episode was produced by Erika Ryan, Matt Ozug and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who also edited this episode. 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

  • August 24 · 7 min

    The world leader saying no to President Trump

    The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods. But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to Truth Social to exclaim — with capital letters and exclamation points — that Canada and the U.S. had reached a trade deal. That deal, it turned out, was not final. Three days later, Canada walked away from the negotiating table. Trump then imposed the new tariffs he’d originally promised on many Canadian products. And to threaten even more tariffs on Canadian autos. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada won’t back down — and promised to match U.S. tariffs quote “dollar for dollar.” But what’s the view from inside his country, and who is going to pay the price? This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Patrick Jarenwattananon. 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

  • August 23 · 8 min

    Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?

    For years, President Trump has been openly criticizing multilateral organizations like NATO and the United Nations. Criticisms like these were once rare from American presidents, since the US had such a prominent role in these organizations and the order they brought to global affairs. How might this shift affect how countries deal with conflict and one another? 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 Christopher Harland-Dunaway. Our director is Elena Burnett. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. 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

  • August 22 · 10 min

    A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters

    As a political correspondent, NPR's Ashley Lopez regularly speaks to voters about their worries, and their dreams. But finding swing voters in swing states — the people who can decide elections — can be a difficult assignment. For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, Lopez talks about her larger takeaways from working on NPR’s Swing Voter Project. This episode was produced by Kai McNamee. It was edited by Ben Swasey and 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

  • August 21 · 10 min

    The value of community living for people with disabilities

    Cody and Kaleigh Brendle grew up just inland of the Jersey Shore. The siblings, who both have disabilities, came of age knowing it is their right to live, learn and work in their community. Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segregated in institutions. Then in 1999, in a case known as Olmstead, the Supreme Court ruled states must serve adults with disabilities in their communities when possible. Now, the Trump administration is trying to reverse course. NPR’s Jonaki Mehta spent time with the Brendles, who share what it means to live as disabled people integrated in their community. This episode was produced by Janet Woojeong Lee, Erika Ryan and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Steve Drummond, Nirvi Shah and Sarah Handel. 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

  • August 20 · 8 min

    The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?

    The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high. How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans? This episode was produced by Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Janaya Williams 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

  • August 19 · 9 min

    Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?

    For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working. But lately, government data shows women’s participation in the labor force has been falling. What's behind this trend - and what does it tell us about the state of the US economy? This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Robert Rodriguez. It was edited by Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. 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

  • August 18 · 9 min

    Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media?

    Concerns about social media have prompted a group of attorneys general to sue Meta. Could their case change the way social media is used? Meta’s lawyers are in federal court to defend against accusations from four state attorneys general that the company’s social media platforms are designed to hook children. Meta denies the allegations. We hear what happened on the first day of court. This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Jeffrey Pierre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Robert Rodriguez. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who also edited this episode along with Ravenna Koenig, Kara Platoni, Diane Webber, Janaya Williams and Mallory Yu. Note: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a charity founded by Zuckerberg and his wife, is a financial supporter of NPR. 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

  • August 17 · 9 min

    The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia

    Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. But since landing that position, he’d been, according to his family, “subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse,” stemming from scrutiny about his work and record. Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th, just days after he resigned from Cambridge. His death is raising new questions about how fairly Black academics are elevated and criticized in comparison to their peers. In this episode, we explore those questions with University of Southern California Professor Shaun Harper, whose research focuses on race, gender, and equity in education and other spheres. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Robert Rodriguez. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Ashley Brown. 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

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