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Correspondents dinner shooting unleashes conspiracy theoriesConsider This episode covers the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and the rapid spread of conspiracy theories.27 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
What we know about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ DinnerThe episode covers the latest information about a shooting attempt at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, shortly after the colors and Star-Spangled Banner.26 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
How one of Trump's biggest defenders became an outspoken criticTucker Carlson’s shift from being one of Donald Trump’s biggest defenders to an outspoken critic, driven by Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran and disputes over Israel policy.24 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 2 chapters
What's it like to return home amid war?NPR correspondent Kat Lonsdorf reports on Lebanese civilians trying to return to southern Lebanon after Israel’s March invasion and a shaky temporary ceasefire, amid widespread bridge destruction,…23 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Is tit-for-tat political gerrymandering the future of US politics?Partisan “tit-for-tat” political gerrymandering and redistricting battles across U.S. states, focusing on Virginia’s April referendum that could reshape congressional seats for the 2026 midterms.22 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
How to move 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium out of IranHow the U.S. could remove Iran’s estimated ~1,000 pounds (about 440 kg) of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Iran as part of nuclear negotiations, and what “nuclear dust” might mean.21 Apr 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
What does PEPFAR’s future look like in the Trump administration?The future of PEPFAR under the Trump administration, amid changes to U.S. foreign aid distribution that may disrupt global HIV care. Guests: Dr. Deborah Birx, former U.S.20 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 2 chapters
The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World CupHow a DHS shutdown and current U.S. immigration/travel restrictions could disrupt World Cup hosting, especially player vs. fan entry, and broader security preparedness.19 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Covering the affordability crisisThe “affordability crisis,” especially housing costs, and how Trump administration cuts to federal assistance have worsened it; includes examples of seniors losing air-conditioning support and…18 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
The Strait of Hormuz is open, what risks remain?The episode explains that the Strait of Hormuz reopened after about six weeks of near-closure due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but safety and insurance risks remain.17 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 6 chapters
Intimacy coordinators embrace their next chapter in HollywoodA training workshop for intimacy coordinators shows how simulated sex scenes are choreographed safely and realistically, including physical barriers (a deflated Pilates ball) and cue words for…16 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Unease is growing in the military. The Iran war made it worseThe episode is about growing unease inside the U.S. military during President Trump’s second term, arguing that aggressive deployments and the end-of-February U.S.-Israel war against Iran intensified…15 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Why Hollywood heavyweights oppose the Paramount and Warner Brothers dealHollywood consolidation—Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix backed away—sparks an open letter from over 2,000 entertainment workers opposing the deal.14 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go awayThe episode discusses sexual misconduct allegations on Capitol Hill, focusing on California Democrat Eric Swalwell.13 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election with global consequencesHungary’s election defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the global implications for right-wing populism and EU politics.12 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 1 chapter
Artemis II is ending, how long before NASA gets back to the moon?The episode discusses Artemis II’s return from a lunar flyby and what it means for NASA’s timeline to land humans on the moon again.10 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
How Pakistan emerged as a key negotiator in the Iran warPakistan’s role as mediator between the U.S. and Iran amid a threatened escalation, including a reported two-week pause in strikes tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.9 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
What can Montgomery Alabama teach Americans about Civil Rights?NPR’s “Consider This” visits Montgomery, Alabama to connect the city’s civil-rights history (slave trade, Jim Crow, bus boycott, Selma march) to present-day debates about equality and confronting…8 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Trump’s Iran deadline ticks closer. Where do things stand now?Trump’s 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for escalating the Iran war, including threats to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; status of indirect U.S.-Iran talks and…7 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Trump and Netanyahu went to war together. Are they still on the same page?The episode examines whether the U.S. and Israel are still aligned in their Iran war aims, after early shared goals and later tactical and strategic divergence.6 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 7 chapters
Dramatic rescue of U.S. airman in Iran as Trump proposes expanded war budgetThe episode covers a U.S. F-15 being shot down over Iran, the dramatic rescue of two airmen by special operations in mountainous terrain, and President Trump’s Easter Sunday threats to Iran over the…5 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 2 chapters
Reporting on China's move to provide global aid as U.S. pulls outHow U.S. foreign aid cuts (USAID pullback) are reshaping global influence, and how China is moving in—especially in Uganda—while also changing its aid style.4 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How Trump's war rhetoric differs from past presidents'Compares President Trump’s war rhetoric to past U.S. presidents, arguing it’s more boastful, more frequent, and more revelatory about destruction, with implications for public trust and international…3 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Iran War: Threats to attack civilian targets are raising concerns with legal expertsLegal experts discuss whether U.S. threats to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure (electric generating plants and desalination facilities) could constitute war crimes and terrorism under…2 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 6 chapters