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Sen. Mark Kelly responds to President Trump's latest threats to Iran NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., about President Trump's threats to target all Iran's power plants if a deal isn't reached — and whether such threats constitute illegal orders.

As President Trump’s 8 PM deadline nears, I spoke with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social about the threats for a massive escalation in the war with Iran. So far, few signs of progress as Trump has threatened that a whole civilization will die tonight with no deal. www.npr.org/2026/04/07/n...

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Sen. Cory Booker stood for 25 hours — now he takes a 'Stand' NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat of New Jersey, about Stand — his new book on American civic ideals — and his political future.

New interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. He says that this moment in American politics calls for new leadership. But does he see himself among those potential leaders? More on @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...

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A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story. A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.

Today on the show: A conversation with Reshona Landfair. Her new memoir tells the story of the then-teenaged "Jane Doe" seen in a video that led to her testimony in singer R. Kelly's trials on child pornography and other charges. www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...

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Solidarity with our friends and colleagues at @postguild.bsky.social.

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Tim Walz says Trump administration is “trying to twist reality” in Minnesota | NPR
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Today on All Things Considered, I put questions to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about federal immigration enforcement actions in his state, how Minnesota can heal after the recent killings, and the future. youtu.be/amTa8Fz96vQ?...

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Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats are united on ICE reform demands NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on recent developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state.

Minnesota Sen. @amyklobuchar.com is now running for governor. She joined us yesterday on All Things Considered, before her announcement, to discuss developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...

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Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.

People in Minneapolis have been living in a state of deep stress. That includes me.

I wrote about what it’s been like.

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I spoke with @jsummers.bsky.social for All Things Considered about what Fed independence means in practice, and why the attack on Chair Powell is such a big deal for the US economy.
This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.

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How are Greenlanders responding to Trump's threats to acquire the territory? NPR's Juana Summers speaks to Naaja Nathanielsen, a government minister in Greenland, about President Trump's latest threats to buy or acquire the territory, and how Greenlanders are responding.

There has been … a lot of talk … about Greenland lately. But what do people there think about Trump’s ambitions? I reported from Greenland last year, and reconnected with one of Greenland’s government ministers on today’s All Things Considered. www.npr.org/2026/01/09/n...

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Mamdani says New York child care expansion a real step to fulfilling campaign pledge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."

On today’s @npr.org All Things Considered, we put questions to NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social about universal childcare and what today’s announcement w/ Gov. Hochul means for New Yorkers www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...

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She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.

Today on All Things Considered, we meet a woman who became an unpaid family caregiver for both her parents and— she tells us how she cares for herself, as she cares for them. www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...

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The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause
The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause YouTube video by NPR

Today, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joined me in studio. We put questions to him about his agency’s announcement that it would remove black box warnings from hormone treatments for menopause. youtu.be/mZwBozykjYo

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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California's attorney general
Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California's attorney general YouTube video by NPR

Today on @npr.org’s All Things Considered I spoke with California AG Rob Bonta about the Supreme Court’s arguments on President Trump’s tariffs. youtu.be/wcdXIAzkWCQ?...

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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...

NPR's veteran defense reporter Tom Bowman: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon Pass

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Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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The Official NPR Shop National Public Radio, Inc.

A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org

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Today is the first day in fifty years @npr.org and member stations will operate with NO federal funding. While that funding is gone, our commitment to public service journalism continues. Thank you for listening to NPR.

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On a personal note, I’ll just say that I hosted my first show as a host of ATC alongside Ari. It was an incredible privilege to be in studio 31 with him and our colleagues as he signed off for the last time. 💕

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Goodbye, Ari Shapiro

Today at @npr.org we said goodbye to our colleague, Ari Shapiro. Ari has been a host of our show for a decade, and a mainstay at NPR for 25 years. We will miss him tremendously. Don’t miss this tribute to his time with us, put together by our incredible producers. open.spotify.com/episode/2R4E...

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“The River House Broke. We Rushed in the River.” The July 4 Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.

If you haven't read Aaron's piece for @texasmonthly.bsky.social -- it's a must read. Beautiful, and absolutely heart wrenching. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...

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Three months later, a survivor reflects on the Texas floods Three months after floods hit central Texas, senior editor at Texas Monthly Aaron Parsley shares his experience when he and his family were swept away by rushing water and how they're moving forward.

Today on @npr.org's All Things Considered I spoke with Aaron Parsley of @texasmonthly.bsky.social about his experience during the devastating Texas Hill Country flooding, his sister's resilience and the death of his young nephew. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...

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A doctor answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine NPR's Juana Summers talks with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the new rules regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Today on All Things Considered - we brought in an infectious disease expert, and he answered NPR listener questions about the shifting guidance on COVID vaccines and how to navigate this moment:

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Devastating earthquake in Afghanistan leaves locals displaced, aid workers scrambling NPR's Juana Summers talks with the International Rescue Committee's country director of Afghanistan, Sherine Ibrahim, about the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern mountainous region.

"Before the earthquake, Afghanistan had 23 million people in need, many suffering from acute food insecurity and lacking basic health care. So the resources that exist are very stretched."

IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social:
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IRC head talks about his call to allow more aid as Gaza verges on famine NPR's Juana Summers speaks with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza amid a food crisis on the verge of famine.

Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza. www.npr.org/2025/07/29/n...

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Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.

Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with the general manager of Boise State Public Radio. He clearly spells out the impact that the loss of federal funding will have on his station and its ability to serve the public. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...

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A Founding Father of NPR Worries About Its Fate

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Watching her train ahead of Paris was one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen.

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In Kerr County, a fleet of volunteers brings hot meals to hard-hit neighborhoods In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, a fleet of volunteers is working to make sure people in the area have access to a hot meal.

Reporting from Kerr County, Texas— we set out with a local high school football coach, working to make sure people impacted by the devastating July 4 floods could have a hot meal. www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...

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From today's Morning Edition - my conversation with host A Martinez: www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...

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In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

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