How Israel's wars are reshaping the Democratic Party
Israel's wars in the Middle East have become a wedge issue in several congressional campaigns, especially in New York, where establishment D...
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Reverse Course: Solutions for the climate crisis
Our series Reverse Course has explored environmental crises and possible fixes, from water vapor harvesting to electric trucks. At the WBUR...
America's 250th birthday must reckon with racism, historian says
In the new book "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries," author Eddie Glaude looks at the cycles of American history...
Why ending the war won't heal the economy
There’s a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war, but experts say energy prices and inflation are not expec...
What the fight over the next intelligence director means for national security
Some members of Congress had hoped to fast-track the confirmation of President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. But early...
How does the Middle East see the U.S.-Iran deal?
President Trump is asserting that the war with Iran is over, even though a lasting peace is likely months off. Negar Mortazavi, senior fello...
Is Trump's Iran deal a strategic blow for the U.S.?
President Trump and Iran separately announced an agreement to end more than three months of war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For more on...
Lizzo reclaims sexist insult on new album
Grammy-winning musician Lizzo's new album "Bitch" is out. She talks with Robin Young about her music and reclaiming and owning the word. The...
Controversial spy program set to expire
A key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire after the House on Thursday failed to extend it. The program allows...
Why the Fed is trapped by inflation
Prices are rising at their fastest clip in three years, according to new data out Wednesday. What does this mean for interest rates? Loretta...
New rules could kick sick people off Medicaid
New rules released by the Trump administration earlier this month will require Medicaid recipients with cancer and other conditions to prove...
Is the White House UFC fight legal?
A new lawsuit argues that the White House UFC fighting event scheduled for next Saturday on President Trump's birthday violates the law. Ric...
Tips for navigating a tough job market
Need help finding a job? We get career advice from career coach Judi Umali-Rajkumar and hear from listeners who share their stories about tr...
What one senator saw inside Delaney Hall
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) visited immigrants detained at Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J. Some detainees are alleging poor conditions and outside,...
Is FEMA ready for hurricane season?
This year's hurricane season begins with concerns that there are staffing issues at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency that...
The former judge who helped block Trump's allies fund
A federal judge’s order temporarily halts President Trump’s $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were unfairly prosecuted by former...
Why bright-red Iowa may now be a toss-up
President Trump's standing in the polls has dipped in Iowa, a state he won three times. During primary voting, Democrats hope to pick up an...
How Route 66 got its kicks
Route 66, known as “America’s Main Street” is not the longest or most-travelled American highway. Fully paved in the 1930s, it became a Depr...
The bipartisan plan to ease the nation's housing crisis
Congressional lawmakers are trying to pass a bill to address a shortage of affordable. The would limit the number of rental homes large inve...
The evolution of Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the center of the Trump administration. He's helping to lead negotiations over the war in Iran, the pre...