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  • July 28 · 9 min

    The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation

    When President Trump announced the creation of a federal task force to fight violent crime in Memphis, Tenn., and called for the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, officials did not say immigration enforcement was a goal. Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions. It has created constant fear within the immigrant community in Memphis. NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf reports. 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 Kai McNamee and Alejandra Marquez Janse. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Alina Hartounian and Patrick Jarenwattananon. 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

  • July 27 · 15 min

    What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?

    Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another. It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care. But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues? 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 Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Diane Webber and 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

  • July 26 · 7 min

    Presidents Trump and Zeleneskyy meet this week. What’s their relationship like?

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday. His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister. As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine? 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 Daniel Ofman. 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

  • July 25 · 9 min

    The unexpected cost of tariffs for some small business owners

    When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering. 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 Gabriel Sanchez. Our director is Erika Ryan. It was edited by Emily Kopp and Adam Raney. 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

  • July 24 · 8 min

    President Trump doubles down on tariffs

    Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones. The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union. What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers? 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 Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Mallory Yu and 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

  • July 22 · 6 min

    What we know about the nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia

    The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia. It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons. What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East? 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 Chris Harland-Dunaway and Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and 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

  • July 21 · 9 min

    Hegseth asks for billions for the Iran war, is there an end game?

    Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war? After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran. Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTLY, and Senators – mostly democrats – had questions for Hegseth about the size of the request and the overall strategy of the war. This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, Gabriel Sanchez, Kadin Mills and Tyler Bartlam. It was edited by Janaya Williams, Andrew Sussman, Justine Klein and Courtney Dorning 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

  • July 20 · 10 min

    The cases against Andrew and Tristan Tate

    The crimes the Tate brothers are charged with are the foundation of a lucrative business believed to exploit women and young girls. We talk to a reporter who's dug into a similar investigation. The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges. This brings the total number of charges against the pair to 59, and and they include multiple counts of rape and sex trafficking. The brothers deny the charges against them. Andrew Tate is known for polarizing and misogynistic views. This episode was produced by Mia Venkat and Chris Harland-Dunaway, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro, and additional reporting from Robbie Griffiths. It was edited by Justine Kenin. Our director is Jonas Adams. 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

  • July 19 · 13 min

    Nolan's 'The Odyssey': a tale of a hero and trickster retold for modern times

    The Odyssey is a story that’s almost three thousand years old. With each iteration, a new generation of storytellers gets a chance to portray a complicated man trying to make his way to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Director Christopher Nolan talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about what his version offers contemporary audiences. 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

  • July 17 · 8 min

    The reality of voting security in America

    On Thursday, President Trump gave a primetime address in which he sowed doubts about the integrity of U.S. election. He tried to convince Americans that the election system was vulnerable to fraud, but offered no new evidence that details any fraudulent votes. Instead, he declassified intelligence documents that he says will demonstrate "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure." What's in these documents - and what do they tell us about how elections are run in the US? 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 Vincent Acovino, Kadin Mills and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. NPR's Miles Parks contributed reporting to this episode. It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Ben Swasey, Christopher Intagliata and 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

  • July 16 · 9 min

    The World Cup final is set. What did we learn from this year's tournament?

    After weeks of competition, the World Cup final is set: Argentina and Spain will face off for the coveted title. Sunday's match will be the culmination of the biggest World Cup tournament to date. What has it taught us? 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 Jeffrey Pierre and Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by William Troop and 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

  • July 15 · 10 min

    At a fiery hearing, President Trump’s pick for Attorney General faces tough questions

    Todd Blanche is President Trump's pick for Attorney General. He's currently in that role in an acting capacity and hopes to convince lawmakers to give him the job officially. But Blanche's nomination is facing pushback over criticisms that the Department of Justice has become politicized and over his handling of the Epstein files. What did we learn after the first day of his confirmation hearings? 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 Tyler Bartlam, Megan Lim, and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Maureen Pao and 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

  • July 14 · 8 min

    In recent cases, immigration enforcement has turned deadly. How did we get here?

    There have been at least 9 deaths tied to immigration enforcement actions since President Trump returned to the White House. Four of them have been this year. What's going on - and can anything be done to keep people safe? 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 Vincent Acovino, Kadin Mills 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. 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

  • July 13 · 9 min

    Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans feeling its effects?

    By now, you've probably felt it: prices are up. The spike in gas prices have helped push annual inflation to its highest levels in three years — around 4.2 percent. With prices creeping up, how are Americans coping? 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. NPR's Scott Horsley contributed reporting to this episode. It was produced by Kai McNamee and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Zo van Ginhoven. Our director is Jonas Adams. 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

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