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For weeks, people in France have been protesting over the cost of living and school conditions. But this weekend, many protests turned violent -- and now French officials have implemented a curfew to quell the violence. The country’s far-right is seizing the moment to make a case for their policies. This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Damian...

The U.S. is making moves to tip the scales for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Recently, President Trump has announced an oil deal with the Russian government, called for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced, and signed an executive order exempting Russia from sweeping economic sanctions passed by Congress.  NPR congressional reporter Eric McDaniel explains how all of it...

Brett Neely, one of NPR’s editors who oversees coverage of artificial intelligence, talks about how the topic is now part of every reporter's beat - and how the pace of transformation impacts coverage choices. This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez, with engineering by Damian Herring. Our director is Vincent Acovino.  It was edited by Adam Raney.  Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning....

After yet another school shooting, investigators are trying to piece together a senseless act. NPR speaks with the mayor of Bend, Ore. to learn more about how the community is reacting. This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Megan Lim and Vincent Acovino, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Elena Burnett. It was edited by Rachel Baye, Maureen Pao, Jeanette Woods, a...

It's a familiar experience for anyone who has walked through an American shopping mall: A friendly salesperson approaches with a free sample of skincare cream, offering the promise of younger-looking skin. But behind this familiar mall ritual,  NPR uncovered something far more costly : customers hit with thousands of dollars in charges they never authorized and products they didn't want and can't...

A report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in September were up 3.7% from a year ago. What does the data tell us about the state of the economy? NPR’s Scott Horsley contributed reporting to this episode. It was produced by Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Kai McNamee. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive pr...

NPR sits down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss the war, weapons, and his relationship with President Donald Trump. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Tara Neill, Hannah Bloch and Tinbete Ermyas. Our interim executive producer is Courtney...

Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones powered by artificial intelligence. But soon, AI could start leading the decisions on the battlefield as well. We visit one Ukrainian company that's working to make this a reality. This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro and Valentina Rodríguez Sánchez.  Our director is Jonas Adams. It...

Companies like Amazon keeps close tabs on the spending habits of its customers. That data can be use to help the company recommend products. But it can also help companies get a sense of how motivated someone is to buy something, and possibly adjust pricing accordingly.  Lindsay Owens says companies are using our personal data to transform the products and price tags.  Owens is the president and C...

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 Swa...

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...

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 Gl...

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...

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....

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...

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 di...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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 Doub...

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 t...

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 Dorn...

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...

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 Conno...