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August 17, 2026 • 9 mins
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 abuse,” stemming from scrutiny about his work and record.
Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th, just days aft...
Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th, just days aft...
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August 16, 2026 • 9 mins
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 democracy.
This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt.
Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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August 14, 2026 • 9 mins
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 elaborate ruse to keep the president safe.
This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers doing anything to address it?
This e...
The confirmation came days after The Washington Post reported on an elaborate ruse to keep the president safe.
This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers doing anything to address it?
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August 13, 2026 • 9 mins
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 lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do?
This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, with audio engi...
MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard.
NPR has not independently verified this reporting.
Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do?
This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, with audio engi...
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August 12, 2026 • 8 mins
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 path the Democrats may take?
This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
It was edited by Patric...
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 path the Democrats may take?
This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
It was edited by Patric...
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August 11, 2026 • 9 mins
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 exclusive reporting from the Washington Post.
The Post reports that Trump was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a smaller military plane in which he then secr...
What happened in the moments after that was far from routine, according to exclusive reporting from the Washington Post.
The Post reports that Trump was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a smaller military plane in which he then secr...
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August 10, 2026 • 8 mins
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 dismissed.
But President Trump can't let the case go .
Trump continues to insist it was so-called vandalism that led to peeling paint and blooming algae on the National...
Prosecutors charged Hearn with vandalism in relation to peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges have since been dismissed.
But President Trump can't let the case go .
Trump continues to insist it was so-called vandalism that led to peeling paint and blooming algae on the National...
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August 9, 2026 • 9 mins
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.”
Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and how it’s shaping the war....
Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and how it’s shaping the war....
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August 8, 2026 • 9 mins
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 practical strategies - without feeling overwhelmed by today's often confusing headlines.
This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Vincent Acovino.
It was edited by Jea...
This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Vincent Acovino.
It was edited by Jea...
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August 7, 2026 • 9 mins
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, the West Bank
NPR visited the region to learn how that violence is shaping daily life there.
This episode was produced by Nuha Musleh, Christine Arrasmith and Karen Zamora, wit...
But as they work towards an agreement, incidents of settler violence are increasing in the other Israeli-occupied territory, the West Bank
NPR visited the region to learn how that violence is shaping daily life there.
This episode was produced by Nuha Musleh, Christine Arrasmith and Karen Zamora, wit...
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August 6, 2026 • 9 mins
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 Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.
Our director is Elena Moore, and our execu...
So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more?
This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.
Our director is Elena Moore, and our execu...
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August 5, 2026 • 7 mins
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 the midterm elections.
What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed?
This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with aud...
These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed?
This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with aud...
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August 4, 2026 • 10 mins
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 episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S. more vulnerable in other parts of the world – and how these w...
In this episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S. more vulnerable in other parts of the world – and how these w...
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August 3, 2026 • 7 mins
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 history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process.
In this episode...
Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process.
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August 2, 2026 • 8 mins
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 from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes.
What's in the plan - and will it work?
This episode was produced by Danie...
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 from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes.
What's in the plan - and will it work?
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July 31, 2026 • 7 mins
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 has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.
But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate?
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The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.
But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate?
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July 30, 2026 • 9 mins
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 developed.
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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 developed.
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July 29, 2026 • 7 mins
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 says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test.
The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could pose broader safety concerns f...
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 says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test.
The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could pose broader safety concerns f...
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July 28, 2026 • 9 mins
When President Trump announced the creation of a federal task force to fight violent crime in Memphis, Tenn., and called for the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, officials did not say immigration enforcement was a goal.
Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions.
It has created constant fear within the im...
Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions.
It has created constant fear within the im...
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July 27, 2026 • 15 mins
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another.
It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care.
But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?
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It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care.
But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?
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