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For more than 60 years, researchers at the University of Virginia have identified children who, from the time they were toddlers, said they had been someone else. Now, a new study from the center shows that people who died a violent or unexpected death are reincarnated more quickly than others. We speak with researcher Saeedeh Sadeghi about the study.  Then, lawmakers are pushing for tighter contr...

The Food and Drug Administration is warning that GLP-1 medications may be linked to a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. Elaine Chen, biotech reporter with STAT, explains the findings and whether patients should be concerned. Then, Nvidia’s stock price continues to fall as the scandal involving CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy unfolds. Matt Sheehan from t...

The head of one of the world's most valuable companies has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of being a spy for China. Nvidia is now investigating. The Financial Times' Demetri Sevastopulo shares more.  Then, Democrats are looking to build on their recent red-state election victories. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks about what Democrats should do next. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Lutheran minister Sarah Trone Garriott was one of several Democrats who won in midterm elections after speaking openly about her Christian faith. She shares more about the role of faith in her politics and the growing visibility of religious Democrats. Then, Latino voters helped propel Democrats to victory in midterm elections after President Trump made significant gains with the group in 2024. He...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discusses the midterm election results and the wave of economic populist candidates who won in Texas, Michigan, Montana and Wisconsin.  Then, Democrats' midterm victories suggest a shift in the electorate. What do exit polls reveal about the voters and issues driving the results? We talk with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virg...

Democrats are set to control Congress when newly elected lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3. NPR's Claudia Grisales talks about the latest midterm election results. Then, the Democrats' victory is putting the party in a stronger position to challenge President Trump's agenda. We speak with Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin about the election results and the party's priorities. And, Republicans a...

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Security analyst Jim Walsh discusses the possibility of further escalation. Then, weeks of flooding have damaged at least 500 homes across Navajo Nation, leaving some communities without road access, electricity or running water. We speak with Jaynie Parrish, executive director of Arizona Native Vote, about...

Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show Democrats winning enough seats to take control of the House, while control of the Senate remains up for grabs. We hear more from NPR's Stephen Fowler, who is traveling the country. Then, a political earthquake went off in Michigan on Sunday after...

Election officials at the state and local levels have been focusing on safeguarding security at the polls and election offices. But they're also thinking about their own personal security and the security of their staffs. We speak with two election officials: Derek Bowens, director of elections in Durham County, North Carolina, and Janice Winfrey, Detroit city clerk.  Then, an election law expert...

Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now ’s Peter O’Dowd checks in from a key battleground in the Democrats’ fight to regain Congress. Then, President Trump and other Republicans are facing backlash over comments they made about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Bishara Bahbah, founder of...

Tuesday's midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to the firm AdImpact. Much of the money is coming from megadonors and industries connected to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and lobbying groups promoting Israel. We speak with Brendan Glavin from Open Secrets, an independent nonprofit that tracks money in American politics.  Then, Dr. Jennifer Shuford is resign...

With midterms looming, President Trump campaigned in Iowa for a number of Republican candidates for tight House, Senate and governor seats. Iowa has been reliably red, but some longtime Republican and Independent voters say they’re turning toward Democrats over dissatisfaction with Trump and the state of the economy. And, in a speech during one of Trump’s campaign stops he touted a $15 billion ste...

With the midterms approaching, Here & Now 's Peter O'Dowd visits Southern Arizona to speak with ranchers who live along the border. We hear from rancher John Ladd about why he supports the construction of a new double wall along his property. We also hear why rancher Ross Humphries is against the construction of a new double wall along his property. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Axios' Margaret Talev and Kansas Public Radio's Jim McLean discuss the dividing lines in Kansas where President Trump campaigned this week. They also unpack the fallout from a political advertisement in the Ohio gubernatorial race that's being called one of the ugliest of the midterm election cycle.  And, Keri Russell stars as Kate Wyler, U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, in "The Diplomat." T...

In recent days, President Trump exempted Russia from new sanctions and agreed to buy Russian diesel. This newfound favorable attitude toward Russia has heightened concerns about the impact on Ukraine. Oleksandra Matviichuk, the leader of a Ukrainian organization that won the Nobel Peace Prize for documenting alleged Russian war crime, explains how these actions will hit her country as the war head...

Utah is suing Kalshi, the prediction market company, accusing the platform of gambling, which is illegal in the state. Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown tells us about the lawsuit.  Then, New York Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander was briefly detained by Israeli defense forces Wednesday morning while picking olives in a pro-Palestinian protest in the West Bank. Lander joins us. See...

An ‘October surprise’ is a scandal or newsmaking event that can influence voters just weeks before Election Day. Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer looks back at historic October surprises since the term was coined in the 1980s and before. Then, the number of people receiving federal food assistance has hit its lowest point in nearly 20 years. Food policy journalist Helena Bottemiller E...

The economy is a leading issue for voters this November, but other top issues vary compared to previous midterm elections, according to Pew Research Center. Pew's director of research Jocelyn Kiley tells us more.  Then, AI is everywhere in the news, but the jargon can be hard to follow. Boston Globe columnist Larry Edelman joins us to define some of the most common AI terms and explain their signi...

"The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny," Kiran Desai's 2025 novel, is a sprawling, multi-generational family saga that plays out across four continents in the late 1990s. Desai talks about her epic second novel and the power of solitude.  Then, "The Muppets Show" is turning 50. We speak with Bonnie Erickson, the creator of the Miss Piggy puppet, and Dave Goelz, the only human who has played Gonzo. See...

A U.S.-provided Starlink satellite has been a critical tool in Ukraine’s war against Russia. But, Ukrainian drone operator Dmytro Veselov says disruption in that system has caused an "irreversible" breach of Ukraine’s trust in the U.S. Then, the latest analysis by the Cook Political Report finds more and more House races shifting toward Democrats. Erin Covey, editor with the Cook Political Report,...

The Department of Government Efficiency lasted just a few months in 2025, but its impact will last for years. That's not because it made the government more efficient — it failed to meaningfully reduce federal spending — but because it hollowed out several government agencies and demonized federal workers. A new book tells the story of DOGE through the eyes of career civil servants who fought back...

Midterm elections are three weeks away, and recent polls show more excitement from Democratic voters than Republicans. The Boston Globe’s James Pindell weighs in on if that matters, what Republicans want from elections and where big donors like Elon Musk are putting their money. Then, in India, Gen Z protesters are fighting for free and fair elections after more than 130 million people were remove...

Cheyenne author Tommy Orange found out that one of his favorite Indigenous writers wasn't actually Indigenous. Then, he interviewed him. Orange shares what he learned and the long history of "pretendians," non-Indigenous people claiming to be Indigenous.   Then, Brian Frange, who calls apples the "greatest fruit to grace the earth," has made it his calling to rank and re-rank at least 100 varietie...

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller reflects on the state of child care access and affordability in New Mexico, and why he's opening up underused city spaces for child care providers. Then, three years since Israel’s war in Gaza began, more than 80% of the region’s infrastructure has been damaged, according to the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees. The Middle East Institute’s Jaser AbuMousa...

The construction of data centers in Ohio has become a contentious issue in the Senate race there. The issue at the center of several races across the country this November. Ohio Public Media's Karen Kasler tells us more.  Then, in the Ukrainian frontline town of Oleshky, residents can't get out, and food and medical supplies can't get in. Kyiv Independent reporter Yuliia Taradiuk tells us about th...