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Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans feeling its effects?Inflation and Americans’ lived experience of rising costs, especially gas and food, amid geopolitical energy pressure.13 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Sen. Graham's death shocked Washington. What will be his legacy?The nation reacts to the unexpected death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (71) and debates his legacy, especially how he shifted from early occasional bipartisan crossover to becoming a key…12 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
A veteran foreign correspondent looks back on a career covering conflictsNPR’s Consider This and Reporters Notebook revisit veteran foreign correspondent Jackie Northam’s career covering conflicts, anchored by her 1994 Rwanda genocide reporting and her reflections on…11 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
The Trump administration is changing student loans. Will it affect what people study?The Trump administration’s federal “do no harm” student-loan test will judge whether college programs improve graduates’ earnings versus non-college peers; programs that fail for 2 of 3 years could…10 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is ‘over.’ Is diplomacy still a viable path forward?Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is “over” after Iran allegedly attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S.9 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
At the NATO Summit, Trump declares Iran ceasefire is ‘over’At the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, NPR’s Scott Detrow discusses how Iran conflict overshadowed NATO unity.8 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Amid serious allegations, what's next for Graham Platner's Senate campaign?The episode discusses whether Graham Plattner should remain the Democratic nominee for Maine’s U.S. Senate race after escalating sexual-assault allegations and other past scandals.7 Jul 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
FIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference?The episode examines FIFA’s reversal of a World Cup red card and whether it reflects fair play or political interference. In a match, U.S.6 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
What does a more European NATO mean for America’s national security?The episode centers on the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara and what a “more European NATO” would mean for America’s national security.5 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
Taking gambles on Primm, NevadaPrimm, Nevada’s decline from a 1990s tourist boom to near-ghost-town status, and whether it can be revived by new investments and strategies.3 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
What's it like to search for loved ones after an earthquake?The episode of NPR’s “Consider This” follows people searching for loved ones after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.2 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
President Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto in 2025. How?NPR’s “Consider This” examines how President Trump and his family earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025/after his 2024 reelection, and what that means for a president regulating…1 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
In a rebuke of President Trump, the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment in a split decision, striking down President Trump’s executive order that would deny citizenship to babies born in the…30 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
In two landmark rulings, the Supreme Court wades into major political battlesTwo Supreme Court rulings in major political fights: (1) mail-in voting rules, and (2) whether the Federal Reserve can keep an independent regulator.29 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters
A new bridge meant to expedite Canada-U.S. trade is built, but not open. Why?The completed, $6B Gordie Howe Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is still closed, delaying North America’s busiest land trade corridor and truck inspections.28 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 3 chapters
Balancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreakHow NPR reporter Emmett Livingstone balances the need to cover active Ebola transmission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with personal safety and editorial risk management.27 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Trump's State Department spokesperson discusses the administration's foreign policyThe episode examines President Trump’s foreign-policy priorities through two State Department actions: U.S. earthquake relief for Venezuela and diplomacy/negotiations involving Iran and Gulf allies.26 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in two major immigration casesThe episode explains two Supreme Court decisions that strengthen the Trump administration’s immigration agenda by narrowing asylum and ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS).25 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Democratic Socialists won big in NY. Do they offer a way forward for Democrats?New York’s left-wing Democratic primary wins—especially Democratic Socialists—are reframing the Democratic Party’s direction ahead of 2028, with NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani arguing for a “working people”…24 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Albanians are protesting a real estate deal with ties to Jared Kushner & Ivanka TrumpAlbanians in Tirana have protested since early June against a proposed luxury resort on Albania’s Adriatic coast, described as a “land grab” tied to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.23 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 2 chapters
Alan Greenspan was a titan among Federal Reserve chairs. What's his legacy?Alan Greenspan’s legacy as Federal Reserve chair—his successes managing crises and setting interest-rate policy, and his later role in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.22 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 5 chapters
Can the U.S. find the strategic patience needed to end war with Iran?U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland (the “Lake Lucerne Summit”) aimed at extending a 60-day interim agreement toward ending the war, amid renewed Lebanon fighting and disputed Iranian claims about…21 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
In the US, who gets compensated when the government wrongs them?The episode asks who gets compensated when the U.S. government wrongs people, using the Trump administration’s proposed “anti-weaponization fund” as a case study.19 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how?NPR’s Consider This interviews Sen. Bernie Sanders about regulating AI by creating an “AI sovereign wealth fund” funded by a one-time 50% tax on top AI company stock, aiming to give Americans both…18 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters