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Apr 04, 2026
Roommates overall are skewing older, as young people stay with their parents for longer. The share of older adults looking to rent with a roommate has tripled from a decade ago.
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Apr 03, 2026
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author George Saunders talks about the experience he wishes he could give to every person.
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Apr 03, 2026
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Daniel Durkin, founder of the University of Mississippi's Center for Collegiate Gambling, about gambling among students and the rise of gambling addictions.
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Apr 03, 2026
President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren't letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance.
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Apr 03, 2026
Some Christian villages are besieged as Lebanon's army pulls out of an area where Israel is battling Shia Muslim Hezbollah militants.
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Apr 03, 2026
As homelessness increases in cities around the country, it's also increasing at airports. Some places are upping outreach efforts at airports to get people connected with shelter or services.
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Apr 03, 2026
The term "mogging" recently entered the mainstream by way of a viral meme to explain when someone is outperformed. Experts say the phrase is born out of far-right internet forums and warrants examination.
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Apr 03, 2026
As the Israel and the U.S. continue striking Iran, Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey to find an Internet connection with access cut off in Iran
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Apr 03, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with presidential historian Barbara Perry about how President Trump's wartime rhetoric fits into the history of the presidency.
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Apr 03, 2026
UCLA center Lauren Betts, who may be named player of the year, says while she was battling rivals on the basketball court, a much more serious battle was taking place off it as she dealt with depression and anxiety.
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Apr 03, 2026
President Trump spent much of the week on the defense after major setbacks ranging from the courts and the economy to foreign policy.
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Apr 02, 2026
Israeli settlers have increased their attacks on Palestinians, while the military suspends a battalion that assaulted a CNN reporting team.
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Apr 02, 2026
States are rolling out plans to distribute their share of a $50 billion fund that Congress set up to shore up rural health care. In some states, the money may force rural hospitals to cut services.
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Apr 02, 2026
What's more accessible, reliable and universally beloved than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Turns out this affordable finger-food staple got its start at high tea.
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Apr 02, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi is out from the top job at the Justice Department. President Trump announced the shakeup in a social media post.
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Apr 02, 2026
More than 30 days into the US engagement in Iran, President Trump gave a national primetime address making the case for the war. He said the U.S. would complete all it's objective "very shortly."
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Apr 02, 2026
NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need.
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Apr 02, 2026
In the last few weeks, Meta has lost two lawsuits and seems to be scaling back the Metaverse. What's next for the tech giant?
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Apr 02, 2026
California officials and Hollywood figures are pushing back on a proposed $111 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, citing antitrust concerns, job risks, and media consolidation.
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Apr 02, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NASA's Kelly Evans Young, the Artemis science flight operations lead, about the rigors of space and the lunar slingshot to get home.
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Apr 02, 2026
Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries are meeting virtually to discuss President Trump's request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Apr 02, 2026
BTS recently returned from a nearly four-year hiatus with a new album and single. Both are now at the top of the Billboard charts.
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Apr 02, 2026
Scientists discovered a tiny fish that can climb up a 50-foot waterfall in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a rare feat for a small fish.
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Apr 02, 2026
Financial markets were not reassured by President Trump's address to the nation. Stocks tumbled while energy prices climbed. The shooting war adds to the economic fallout from Trump's trade war.
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Apr 02, 2026
Astronauts are now heading to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Here's what they have planned over the course of their nearly 10-day flight.
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Apr 02, 2026
Botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying for years to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native seeds. This year, amidst a big desert bloom, she's trying again.
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Apr 02, 2026
There is public concern about health risks from the chemicals, especially from the Make America Healthy Again movement. The agency's move doesn't in itself guarantee regulation.
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Apr 01, 2026
With college hoops in the air, lawmakers in New Hampshire and other states worry their cut of legal gambling revenue could shrink as bettors turn to the latest tech platform, prediction markets.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on birthright citizenship at a key political moment for President Trump.
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Apr 01, 2026
On April 1, 2001, a midair collision between an American aircraft and a Chinese plane sparked an 11-day diplomatic crisis — and the two countries still tell very different stories.
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Apr 01, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with international law expert Gabor Rona about attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Iran conflict and how they may constitute war crimes.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Supreme Court's decision outlawing bans on conversion therapy will change the legal situation in many states. An evangelical Christian therapist and LGBTQ activist share how people are responding.
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Apr 01, 2026
What are the implications for the oil market and the broader global economy if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed for months?
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Apr 01, 2026
New federal data shows American farmers are planting millions fewer acres of corn and wheat in response to much higher fertilizer prices since the U.S. attacked Iran.
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Apr 01, 2026
NASA is preparing to launch four people on a trip around the moon and back. It's the first time in more than a half-century humans are set to venture around the moon.
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Apr 01, 2026
Amidst conflicting signals from the White House on the war in Iran, the president addresses the nation Wednesday on the conflict.
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Apr 01, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shane Littrell of Cornell University, whose new study concludes that those who buy into corporate jargon may actually be worse at their jobs.
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Apr 01, 2026
The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration. It will compete with the pill form of Wegovy as an alternative to obesity drugs given by injection.
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Apr 01, 2026
The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts ... and its cats.
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Apr 01, 2026
Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.
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Mar 31, 2026
The Supreme Court hears arguments in the Trump administration's bid to deny birthright citizenship to the US-born children of undocumented immigrants. Who are the plaintiffs in Trump v. Barbara.
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Mar 31, 2026
When you hike or ride a bike in Charlotte, N.C., it's likely you're on a path built and maintained by volunteers. We'll meet them in our series Here to Help.
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Mar 31, 2026
Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.
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Mar 31, 2026
A recent U.S. intelligence report reignited an already contentious debate in Taiwan over China's intentions and how Taipei should reasonably defend itself against its powerful neighbor.
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Mar 31, 2026
As the war in Iran enters its second month, many Iranians are urging the U.S and Israel to keep striking their country.
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Mar 31, 2026
A Colorado law banning talk therapy that seeks to change a teenager's sexual orientation or gender identity has been rejected by the Supreme Court. LGBTQ advocates are not happy.
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Mar 31, 2026
Justification for starting a war with Iran have been inconsistent and sometimes contradictory from U.S. officials, but the language has also been different than in wars past.
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Mar 31, 2026
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ophir Falk, foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about his country's stance on war with Iran and Hezbollah.
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Mar 31, 2026
The Artemis II mission crew contains four people -- including one woman and one Black man, both of whom will be the first on a lunar mission. But NASA hasn't been talking about these milestones much.
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Mar 31, 2026
A four-astronaut crew is going on the first mission to send humans around the moon in more than 50 years. NPR's Scott Detrow visited with the crew while they were still training in Houston.
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Mar 31, 2026
High fuel prices are affecting many people, including some dairy farmers. That's the case in part of Wisconsin where a competitive U.S. House district race could help decide control of Congress.
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Mar 31, 2026
The average national price of a gallon of gas has passed the $4 mark for the first time in more than three years.
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Mar 31, 2026
FIFA is kicking off its last sales for World Cup tickets on Wednesday. From prices to why FOMO is working against you, here's what you need to know.
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Mar 31, 2026
Andrea Lucas, the Trump-appointed chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has set a new agenda for an agency that long prioritized vulnerable and underserved workers.
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Mar 30, 2026
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail about their new album, Ricochet.
OUT MARCH 27TH
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Mar 30, 2026
A new study genetically shows dogs existed almost 5,000 years earlier than scientists could prove.
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Mar 30, 2026
Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate.
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Mar 30, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky about a new class action lawsuit against the Justice Department and Google over the release of identifying information about victims.
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Mar 30, 2026
Human remains found in a church in the Netherlands could be those of d'Artagnan, one of the legendary French swordsmen who inspired the novel The Three Musketeers.
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Mar 30, 2026
First, Israel said it would take Lebanese territory up to the Litani River. Then it ordered people out of an area 10 miles north of that. Residents are fleeing southern Lebanon in waves.
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Mar 30, 2026
Holly Deiaco-Smith was feeling homesick while studying abroad in France when she was 19 years old. An encounter at the post office changed everything and led to a decades-long friendship.
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Mar 30, 2026
Cesar Chavez once lived in Delano, home of the United Farm Workers' first HQ. In the wake of sexual abuse allegations against him, many in the city struggle over removing his name from public spaces.
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Mar 30, 2026
In 1951, Bonnie Shea was the only girl in Duluth, Minnesota playing organized hockey. But when she got to high school, she couldn't play on the boys' team. Now, at age 81, Shea is still competing.
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Mar 30, 2026
Two shows in, Saturday Night Live UK viewers are pleasantly surprised by what they're seeing. The late night spinoff has a lot to prove in a short season.
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Mar 30, 2026
The suit is centered around the alleged attempt on Anssaf Ali Mayo's life. But it raises broader questions, including about the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen's civil war.
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Mar 30, 2026
On Wednesday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II could blast off on a mission around the moon and back. No astronaut has ventured out to the moon since the 1970s.
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Mar 30, 2026
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
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Mar 30, 2026
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
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Mar 30, 2026
Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
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Mar 29, 2026
Finding a job is hard right now, especially for young people starting their careers. NPR's Adrian Ma spoke with college students and an economist about navigating today's tough job market.
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Mar 29, 2026
The femme fatale in the movies has held our attention since Hollywood's golden age but the archetype has evolved, say NPR staff in movies panel.
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Mar 29, 2026
Protesters from the Iranian diaspora in the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C. as the war in the Middle East broadens. Many say they are aligned with the U.S. and Israel and explain why they want to see regime change in Tehran.
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Mar 29, 2026
Trump administration started deploying 500 miles of Big buoys in the middle of the Rio Grande, the dividing border line with Mexico, financed by 2025's spending bill. Locals aren't happy considering that illegal border crossings are at a 50-year low.
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Mar 29, 2026
U.S. marines have arrived in the Middle East. NPR's Emily Feng has been monitoring the latest developments from the border of Iran and Turkey.
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Mar 29, 2026
Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to "birth tourism" schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it's not so simple.
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Mar 28, 2026
Thousands of protests took place around the country today, against the Trump administration. We hear from people who came out about why they were there.
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Mar 28, 2026
The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of ethics violations after a rare public hearing on allegations of financial crimes.
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Mar 28, 2026
At least 15 U.S. military personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the war with an attack on Israel.
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Mar 28, 2026
Two landmark verdicts this week could reshape the way social media works. Aza Raskin, a co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, explains the implications of the courts' decisions.
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Mar 28, 2026
Andrew Schneider, Senior Political Reporter for Houston Public Media, explains how competing narratives about the Texas Senate race have emerged.
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Mar 28, 2026
What's behind the timeless appeal of the quintessential fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, who's been around for 140 years? Host Adrian Ma speaks with expert Sherlockian, Otto Penzler.
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Mar 28, 2026
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Charlie Puth about his new album 'Whatever's Clever.'
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Mar 28, 2026
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Charlie Puth about his new album Whatever's Clever.
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Mar 27, 2026
The Israeli film Yes criticizes Israeli artists during the Gaza war, and stars one of Israel's most provocative fringe artists, Ariel Bronz.
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Mar 27, 2026
Public support for Democrats and Republicans has hardened in recent months, leaving an increasingly narrow sliver of undecided voters.
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Mar 27, 2026
Pete Hegseth has reportedly blocked the military promotion of four officers: two women and two Black men to become one-star generals.
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Mar 27, 2026
There's a big national competition in Atlanta this week in puzzling. Teams will race to put jigsaw pieces into place, assembling 500 and 1,000 piece puzzles they've never seen.
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Mar 27, 2026
One of the largest prediction market platforms, Polymarket, opened a pop-up bar in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s lobbying district.
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Mar 27, 2026
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest album is a reflection on a changed woman. Our New Music Friday discussion breaks it down.
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Mar 27, 2026
One month into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, we turn to our correspondents across the region to assess the conflict's impact.
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Mar 27, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to host two World Cup contenders, Belgium and Portugal, in blockbuster friendly matchups that will show whether the Americans have a chance at success.
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Mar 27, 2026
A Senate bill to end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is facing stiff resistance in the House, leaving funding for the agency in doubt.
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Mar 27, 2026
Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba's communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.
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Mar 27, 2026
In her own words, we hear from a young Palestinian woman from Paterson, N.J., who was released from ICE detention in Texas. She had been held for over a year.
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Mar 27, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ricky Smith, general manager of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport, about how TSA agents and passengers are faring amid the partial government shutdown.
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Mar 27, 2026
Dallas is hosting the annual conservative conference, CPAC, and all eyes are on the upcoming GOP runoff for Senate nomination and whether President Trump should endorse a candidate in that race.
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Mar 26, 2026
Scientists got a rare look at the birth of a sperm whale and found that it took a group effort.
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Mar 26, 2026
Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.
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Mar 26, 2026
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Julio Torres talks about a moment of pride he experienced as a child.
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