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Election Edition: Can Dems Retake Congress – or Will the Trump Effect Help the GOP Defy History?

Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus? Welc

How the 9/11 Generation Is Passing Down Their Shared History

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a generation has grown up in the shadow of the event. To commemorate the anniversary, our guests reflect on how 9/11 affecte

The Texas ‘Trumpapalooza,’ And Will AI ‘Kill Us All’ Within A Decade?

The first ever Republican midterm convention is taking place this week in Texas. The GOP is hoping to motivate President Donald Trump’s base and less engaged voters to tu

More Strikes, Higher Oil Prices in Iran War; Why an Algorithm is Cutting Disability Benefits

The U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent oil prices to about $100 a barrel. The U.S. and Iran are both dealing with

Could New Hampshire Change the Midterm Calculus and Refugee Stories of Survival 5 Years after Afghanistan

Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s ano

Labor Day Special: Will AI Bring About a New Industrial Revolution?

Happy Labor Day! The annual celebration of American workers is rooted in the late 1800s, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday after technology introduced dur

Introducing: Here’s the Scoop Election Edition

Will Democrats retake the House, Senate and statehouses across the country this November — or will Republicans harness the “Trump effect” to defy history and hold on to p

Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case; And, How Private Equity Transformed Youth Sports

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case declared a mistrial today after the jury sent a third note to the court saying it was deadlocked. Clancy’s defense team tried

Why NYC and L.A. Are Banning AI in Schools, Plus Ukrainians Are Forced Underground

New York City and Los Angeles school districts have launched moratoriums on AI in schools — in NYC through eighth grade, in L.A. including high school. WNYC education rep

Iran Says U.S. Strike Hit Wedding Celebration; A Look at the Megadonors Shaping the Midterms

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has ramped back up this week. Iranian officials have accused the U.S. military of striking a wedding party in Kuhestak, in the southern

Grand Canyon Rescue Operations; How to Quell Settler Violence in the West Bank

Search teams in the Grand Canyon are still looking for at least one unaccounted person after rescuing dozens from deadly flash floods that swept through the national park

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal; In Nepal, the Search for Survivors Grows Frantic

As oil and gas prices continue to be driven by the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has announced an oil deal with Venezuela, which would give the U.S. roughly 65 bi

Taking Stock After Six Months of War with Iran; How Sports Betting Is Influencing the Midterms

It’s been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and thousands of people, bringing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to

Flash Flooding Overwhelms Nepal, and Jury Deliberates in Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial

Devastating flash floods and mudslides wreaked havoc along the Nepal-China border this week, leaving hundreds dead and more than 1,000 missing. More than 500 foreigners a

Meta’s $18 Billion Social Media Addiction Settlement and How the ‘Trump Effect’ Secured Darline Graham’s Primary Win

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, just agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit over teen social media addiction. While Meta denies wrongdo

Canada Retaliates in Trade War, the Battle Over Mail-In Ballots and Dolly Parton’s Legacy

Canada hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs on $20-billion worth of U.S. goods, ranging in rates from 15% to 50%. The announcement came after Canadian Prime Minister Mar

Economic “D-Day” for Iran; Why Vigilantes are Vandalizing Flock Cameras

The Trump administration has unveiled a new wave of secondary sanctions to further isolate Iran from the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the governm

U.S.-Canada Tariff Talks Jolt the Auto Industry; Drive to Decision Day at the Iowa State Fair

The U.S. and Canada are facing a midnight deadline before President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs are set to go into effect, affecting $20 billion worth of imports from Cana

What $40 Trillion in U.S. Debt Means for America’s Bottom Line; Drive to Decision Day in Toledo, Ohio

The U.S. national debt hit $40 trillion for the first time this week. The debt has more than doubled in the past decade, due to spending under both the Trump and Biden ad

Florida Primary Shifts Dems' Midterm Priorities and Drive to Decision Day in Ohio

Could a shocking upset in Florida’s U.S. Senate primary, with democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeating moderate candidate Alex Vindman, force Democrats to switch strate