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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
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 ar
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 p
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 experienc
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 a
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
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
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
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 h
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
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 w
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 th
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 abu
After the fall of the Orbán regime, can Hungary mend its damaged democracy?
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary with an iron fist for 16 years. After he was unseated in a landslide election last April, many Hungarians wonder if the new government led by Peter Magyar can mend the deeply damaged democrac
President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding?
This week, President Trump made headlines when he confirmed he was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey last month, following a credible threat from Iran. The confirmation came days after The Washington Post reported on an elaborat
Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do?
This week, news broke that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated. MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard. NPR has not independently verified this reporting. Congressional lawm
Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward?
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls on Tuesday. For Democrats – who hope to win back Congress in the fall – it was a night of mixed messages about which direction the party should embrace. Did Tuesday's results hint at which pat
The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts
The scene of President Trump boarding Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey is one that TV cameras and photographers have captured countless times. What happened in the moments after that was far from routine, according to
Peeling paint, the reflecting pool and the case Trump can't let go
President Trump's Department of Justice walked away from the case against David “Davey” Hearn. Prosecutors charged Hearn with vandalism in relation to peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges have since been dismis
How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' reshaped war in the Middle East
Part of what has made Iran so effective in the war with the U.S. is its vast network of allies in the region. Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran-backed Iraqi militias are often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.” Pete
Evidence-based reporting can be a parent's best friend
Information around children's health is more accessible than ever. It's also never been more difficult to navigate that information. NPR's Maria Godoy talks about how her evidence-based reporting aims to help parents make decisions and find
How is settler violence shaping life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank?
President Trump and his Board of Peace are working to find a diplomatic end to the war between Israel and Hamas. But as they work towards an agreement, incidents of settler violence are increasing in the other Israeli-occupied territory, th
Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction. So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more? This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kat
What do Tuesday’s primaries signal about where the Democratic Party is headed?
Tuesday's Democratic primaries were a success for both the establishment and progressive wings of the party. These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of th
What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles?
After months of war with Iran, the United States is facing a new challenge: stockpiles of some precision missiles are almost depleted, NPR has learned from a U.S. official who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. In this episo
Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
While there’s a lot of fear right now about AI taking people’s jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs – including those with some of the most significant barriers to employment. Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal
Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
Across the western US, many states are dealing with extreme heat and drought-like conditions. In times like these, water — and access to it — becomes a contentious issue. A new plan put forth by the federal government aims to allocate water
When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?
Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say ha
98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened.
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 develo
What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
It’s a science fiction nightmare: What happens if the machines take over? The world got a potential taste of that last week, when OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said two of its models had autonomously hacked into another AI company. OpenAI s
