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NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
This week, Wait Wait is live in Sonoma with host Peter Sagal, special guest Mary Roach and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres
Margo Howard had a lot of life experience and used it to offer advice for years as "Dear Prudence" for Slate. She died this week at the age of 86.
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? "The Polygamist" mixes scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.
Under a new federal plan out today to manage the Colorado river, Arizona, California and Nevada would share steep water cuts over the next decade. The plan by will deeply impact communities and farms across those states.
Thousands of people displaced by wildfires around Bordeaux have started returning to charred and ash-filled homes as firefighters make progress in this area of southwest France.
NPR's Scott Simon asks Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute about President Trump's latest round of tariffs and the legal challenges they may face.
NPR's Scptt Simon speaks to Ray Takeyh, senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the state of Iranian-backed militias and proxies in the region.
NPR's Scott Simons asks University of Kentucky entomologist Stephen Dobson about mosquito control using modified mosquitoes released into the wild.
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Peter Scott who after the pub closed in his leafy London suburb, clubbed together with other locals to reopen it.
A dramatic rescue by a young lifeguard in California went viral on social media. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Pono Barnes of the L.A. County Fire Department about the dangers lifeguards face.
In a referendum Tuesday, voters are being asked to raise the bar for ballot initiatives - a measure backed by Republicans after years of seeing voters allow abortion, expand Medicaid and allow gaming. Voters face similar measures in other states.
Two nominations to watch: President Trump's of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, and who Michigan Democrats will choose Tuesday to campaign for the U.S. Senate.
NPR's Scott Simon discusses FIFA's controversial funding plan and baseball's trading deadline with sportswriter Michele Steele.
NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician Lido Pimienta about her new album, Caribenya.
We go to China for our series about breakfasts around the world. The bun is one item common to almost every Chinese region.
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Paul Yoon about his new novel, "Etna," and its main character, a dog who becomes part of a war in an unnamed country.
The FDA is poised to render a decision on Moderna's mRNA-based flu shot, which could be the first of its kind to market. The decision is expected to reverberate throughout the biotech industry.
Residents of the ancient town of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon have endured wars in the past, but the latest conflict with Israel is testing the limits of their endurance.
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is one of a handful of service members who've recently died in the conflict with Iran. Her family says she knew from a young age she wanted to serve in the military.
The president's media company is offering investors early access to his Truth Social feed for up to $100,000 a month. Experts say the service may violate insider trading laws.
Family and friends remember 28-year-old Sergeant Angel Rampersad {AYN-jel RAM-per-sahd}, who was killed at an air base in Jordan and is being laid to rest this week.
Squishy, slimy, fidgety toys are having a moment. But it’s more than just an anxiety-soothing, social-media fueled trend – these toys are reshaping how toys get made.Today on the show, we have the story of the once-humble squishy dumpling and what it teaches us about how to make a viral hit and how to manufacture it, without getting left holding the bag. Hear it all firsthand from the creator of this trendy toy. Read: Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletterOur weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookSupport public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Planet Money.This episode of Planet Money was produced by Emma Peaslee. It was edited by Marianne McCune. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. It was engineered by Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money’s executive producer. Music: NPR Source Audio - "Melty Heart," "Summer Escape," and "Twilight Sparkle"
Under a new federal plan out today to manage the Colorado river, Arizona, California and Nevada face potentially steep water cuts over the next decade. The plan by the Interior Department will impact communities and farms across those states. For now, the proposal spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from mandatory water cuts. Legal battles are expected.
The Justice Department is turning to a never before used court to try to deport a woman accused of pledging loyalty to the Islamic State.
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Country legend Shania Twain reflects on what she looks forward to about getting older.
Small bookstores are opening up around the country and finding new ways to bring people in.
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
A musicologist discovered a pattern found all over modern pop music which he's dubbing the Gen Alpha melody.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with filmmaker Gregg Araki and actor Cooper Hoffman on their explicit new comedy, 'I Want Your Sex.'
Anti-government protests in India were partly triggered by students who died by suicide after they were ordered to retest for a medical exam. Why?
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes the character into darker territory, as Peter Parker struggles without his friends in the face of evolving Spidey powers and a mysterious new threat.
Chevron reported its highest quarterly earnings ever. Shell had its second-biggest quarter, and ExxonMobil doubled its earnings compared with the same time last year.
Many countries talk about wanting to boost manufacturing. Decades ago, Brazil did it. They lured international businesses to build a whole bunch of factories in the middle of the Amazon. So, with hindsight, was the plan a success? Planet Money goes to the Amazon to find out.
Many of the migrants have now returned. Spanish authorities reported that at least 57 died, among them those who drowned as they attempted to swim to Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city.
What it's like on the on the frontlines of the public health investigation into cyclosporiasis, in Washtenaw County, Michigan, which just finished with a measles outbreak?
President Trump announced a "historic breakthrough" in his plan to bring peace to Gaza, but huge hurdles remain.
Olivia Wilde plays an artist who initiates a wildly inappropriate sexual relationship with her younger employee. But between the sex scenes, there are thoughtful conversations about age and intimacy.
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to completely disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza. And, the U.S. economy slowed some, but Americans continued to spend.
President Trump says he's willing to hold his nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche until January, when he says he'll have an easier political calculation in the Senate.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake what the GOP standoff over Todd Blanche's nomination suggests about the president's hold over his party in Congress.
The Justice Department is turning to a never-before-used court to try to deport a woman accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State.
President Trump claims to have reached a breakthrough in efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza. Hamas says it will only give up its weapons if Israel withdraws first. On the domestic front, Trump floated the idea of temporarily withdrawing his nominee for attorney general until two Republicans holdouts leave office. And a new report from the Commerce Department shows that economic growth slowed in the second quarter.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Kate Bartlett, Anna Yukhananov, Rafael Nam, HJ Mai and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Zac Coleman.And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.(0:00) Introduction(02:28) Trump Says Hamas Will Disarm(05:57) Blanche Faces GOP Pushback(09:53) Economic Outlook
Best-known for his band The Frames and his part in the 2007 film Once, Hansard got his start as a street busker in Dublin. He died July 29 in a motorcycle crash. Originally broadcast in 2008.
Bennett, who died in 2023, was known for a string of hits, including "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation and remembers some of Bennett's lesser-known songs.
DOMi & JD Beck have been playing music together since they were teenagers. Now in their 20s and out with their second album, NPR's A Martinez asks them if they feel like mature musicians.
President Trump announced that a deal has been reached to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza. But questions remain about which action will come first.
Family and friends remember 28-year-old Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed at an air base in Jordan and is being laid to rest this week.
European soccer teams voted to boycott the World Cup over a controversial FIFA investment plan. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Roger Bennett of the soccer podcast "Men in Blazers."
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Punchbowl News tech reporter Diego Munhoz about President Trump's request for AI companies to share models with the government before their public release.
Thirty beluga whales are being transferred out of Marineland, a shuttered aquarium in Canada.
President Trump announced on social media what he called an historic agreement to disarm Hamas, but a senior Hamas official told NPR they will only disarm if Israel leaves Gaza first.
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the White House's announcement about a deal to disarm Hamas.
Brazil's president is accusing the U.S. of trying to interfere in his country's elections — a claim Washington strongly denies.
Firefighters in the Gironde region of France said the situation had "stabilized", after a week of wildfires caused by a major heatwave across Europe.
For StoryCorps, Karán Founds-Benton talks to her friend about her cancer diagnosis and facing death.
The U.S. economy continues to grow, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year. GDP grew at an annual pace of 1.5% during April, May and June.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi about the ways in which Americans are experiencing the high cost of living.
K-pop supergroup BTS will not enter their music for consideration for the 2027 Grammys. We ask New York Times reporter Ben Sisario what's behind this decision.
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut without risking your life in space? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. NASA is calling for people with a science background to apply for a simulated mission to the Moon and Mars. Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars. Learn whether you fit the profile and what NASA researchers hope to learn from the mission in this episode.Interested in more space news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org and we may cover it in an upcoming segment.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
It’s Indicators of the Week! On today’s episode: The inner workings of Mamdani’s marts; how much Americans gamble; and Gen-Z aren’t the sober generation we’ve been led to believe! Fact checking by Corey Bridges. Your Next Listen — Is gambling the reason we have pro sports?Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s brand new newsletter — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Fact checking by Corey BridgesSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are back in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the movie has a more grounded tone than we’ve seen from the franchise. But does it strike the right balance of fun and darkness? Directed by Daniel Destin Cretton, the film also features Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, and Sadie Sink.Looking for more spectacular Spider-episodes? Check out: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' mixes fun and fan service'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' thrills in every dimensionConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+
The father of a Georgia high school shooter is being sentenced for supplying the gun that was used to kill four people.
The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S.
98 high school students from across the country gathered in a mock student senate. The goal was to come up with a bill that would guide schools on how to deal with the chaos created by AI.NPR's Cory Turner attended to see how things developed.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 Lauren Migaki, Linah Mohammad, and Vincent Acovino, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Nirvi Shah 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 sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.