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  Rep. Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans next year. What's his leadership style? 11.11.2026 9m

  As GOP lawmakers prepare for a major power shift in Congress, what does the election of Jim Jordan to lead House Republicans tell us about the party’s path forward?This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Chris Harland-Dunaway, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Jason Breslow, Sarah Handel, and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Jonas Adams.And our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Measles is spreading rapidly. In Pa., some health officials are fighting it quietly 10.11.2026 10m

  Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high. In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, some health officials are taking a quiet approach to fighting the outbreak.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kristofor Husted, Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? 09.11.2026 8m

  Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. The charges against him include illegally waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution. President Trump says he will stand by Hegseth even if he's impeached. What does this moment tell us about Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon? This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Larry Kaplow, Jason Breslow and Tinbete Ermyas. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Trump makes moves to reward loyalty to him and his agenda post-midterms 08.11.2026 11m

  Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff indicates the president is standing firmly by his agenda. Kevin Roberts, the president of the conservative think tank, The Heritage Foundation, talks about what the Trump administration’s policies could look like after the midterms. This episode was produced by Henry Larson. Our director is Elena Burnett. Audio engineering by Damian Herring. It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Kelsey Snell.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  What’s going on with the stock market? 06.11.2026 9m

  The AI boom has been a major boost to the stock market. But investors seem concerned that the blue wave of the midterm elections will bring increased scrutiny of data centers and the AI they support. How should we think about what's going on in the stock market?This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kara Platoni, Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Affordability was a top issue at the polls. Can Democrats deliver results? 05.11.2026 8m

  Voter frustration over the cost of living helped Democrats win major victories during the midterms. But will they actually succeed in lowering costs?This episode was produced by Kai McNamee and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Jeanette Woods and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Democrats won big on Tuesday. What happens now? 04.11.2026 12m

  Democrats won big on Tuesday. Not only did they take back the US House and Senate, but they flipped seats that were considered solidly Republican. What were the major takeaways from election night - and what comes next?This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Rebekah Metzler, Patrick Jarenwattananon, and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Affordability is a top issue this election cycle. How is it shaping what voters do? 03.11.2026 9m

  The cost of living has been a major issue for lots of voters this election cycle. How are some of them feeling as midterms come to a close?NPR’s Stephan Bisaha contributed reporting to this episode.It was produced by Kai McNamee and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Voting ends Tuesday. Here's how the campaigns are closing 02.11.2026 9m

  We’re at that moment in the political calendar where it’s all about what could happen. So much of what comes next in Washington hinges on what happens at the polls during the midterms. We’ll look at what we’re hearing from Democrats and Republicans in the final hours of the election cycle.This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Brianna Scott, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  The Gulf states fear renewed war after the midterms 02.11.2026 8m

  While many people in the U.S. have been focused on midterm elections, officials from the Gulf Arab countries met over the weekend at the Ritz Carlton in Bahrain’s capital. Their hope: to stop a new round of U.S. attacks on Iran.This episode was produced by Christopher Harland-Dunaway. Our director is Michael Levitt. It was edited by Sarah Robbins.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  NPR's voting correspondent on what he's watching for on election day - and afterwards 31.10.2026 10m

  A tip from a local election official helped NPR voting correspondent Miles Parks break a story that the Department of Justice had begun notifying places it wants to monitor on Election Day. Going into the midterms, Parks shares how he reports on concerns that the federal government is undermining trust in voting procedures.This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez, with engineering by Zo van Ginhoven. Our director is Jeffrey Pierre. It was edited by Adam Raney and Benjamin Swasey. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Why is there a shortage of special education teachers? 30.10.2026 10m

  There’s a growing need for special education teachers, but it’s been hard to find and retain enough of them. In an effort to understand why, teachers tell NPR about their most joyous and difficult moments.This episode was produced by Lauren Migaki, Karen Zamora and Mia Venkat, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Nirvi Shah, Steve Drummond and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Nationwide redistricting fight has some California voters feeling invisible 29.10.2026 13m

  In the run-up to the midterms, Republicans and Democrats have engaged in a tit-for-tat fight over redistricting. In one heavily Republican part of northeastern California, some voters say that battle has left them feeling invisible.This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Jay Czys. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Dolores Huerta, labor leader and avid jazz fan, dies at 96 28.10.2026 11m

  Dolores Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96, after a battle with cancer. She’s best remembered as a labor leader, who co-founded the United Farm Workers.This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre, Brianna Scott and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Jennifer Portman, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Israeli voters decide what kind of country to be 27.10.2026 9m

  On Tuesday, Israeli voters got to declare what kind of country they want to be. What happens next?This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Vincent Acovino, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by James Hider, Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  How should we be thinking about President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran? 26.10.2026 8m

  Earlier this month, President announced that there would be no new attacks on Iran before the midterm elections. But more recently, he seems to have changed his tune, openly referring to the possibility of an attack in interviews. What should we make of this apparent switch?This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart 25.10.2026 10m

  The backlash in Wisconsin to data center construction has the candidates for governor from both parties quickly adjusting their midterms campaign messaging. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer visits one data center in Port Washington, Wis., which the mayor says will bring much needed funding to the community - but the neighbors hate it.This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Michelle Aslam, with engineering from Damian Herring. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Brett Neely.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances 23.10.2026 10m

  According to the latest government data, inflation is up 3.7 percent since last September. People are struggling to pay for things like rent, gas, electricity, and groceries. We talk to a personal finance expert about how to handle tough and uncertain economic times.NPR’s Joel Rose and Nicole Grundmeier with the Midwest Newsroom and Harvest Public Media contributed to this episode. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Is President Trump turning his disdain for the press into policy? 22.10.2026 7m

  President Trump has attacked the press since his first term in office. In his second term, Trump has gone from name calling to ejection. Trump’s brought the power of the federal government to bear in his fight with the media.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Should the CIA spy on foreign companies to help American ones? 21.10.2026 10m

  Advancements in technology have changed the nature of economic espionage. David Cohen, the former deputy director of the CIA, says that the United States should break with years of protocol and take a more proactive approach to protect American companies.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Connor Donevan, with engineering by Simon-Laslo Janssen. Our director is Kai McNamee. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy