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Latest Episodes
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Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
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The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
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The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge's ruling.
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The Mexican guitar duo of Rodrigo y Gabriela found an unexpected kinship with the people of Japan when they play there. A new album called "OurHome" explores what it means to feel at home.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Trump ally Steve Bannon about why he wants AI development to be reigned in.
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Democrats plan to send at least 10,000 volunteer "Democracy Protectors" to the polls during the midterms to deter voter intimidation.
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The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted to close the historic arts center Tuesday, just minutes after a federal judge once again stopped a plan to put President Trump's name on the building.
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The Kennedy Center's board voted to close for two years, after a judge ruled against adding President Trump's name. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Attorney Nathaniel Zelinsky about the embattled venue.
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Two new reports detail the damage the Iran war has caused to U.S. bases and the rising cost of the war, which has hit over $30 billion.
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Millions of federal student loan borrowers are in default or well on their way. New federal data shows that tens of thousands of them attended the same problematic schools.