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  • What does PEPFAR’s future look like in the Trump administration?

    What does PEPFAR’s future look like in the Trump administration?
    Apr 20 2026
    PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, has saved 26 million lives since President George W. Bush launched the program in 2003.

    But the Trump administration has made major changes to the way the U.S. distributes foreign aid, disrupting HIV care — and leaving many health workers uncertain about the future of PEPFAR.


    What do those changes to foreign assistance mean for the fight against HIV and AIDS around the world?

    Host Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Deborah Birx, who once was the U.S. global AIDS coordinator in charge of PEPFAR.


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    This episode was produced by Vincent Acovino and Karen Zamora.

    It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Courtney Dorning.

    Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.


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  • The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup

    The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup
    Apr 19 2026
    The FIFA 2026 World Cup kicks off in June and 11 American host cities are getting ready for an influx of fans. Juliette Kayyem, a national security expert and former DHS official, examines how the partial government shutdown has impacted preparedness for the mega event.

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    This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Jeffrey Pierre.

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    Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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  • Covering the affordability crisis

    Covering the affordability crisis
    Apr 18 2026
    President Trump has called the affordability crisis a hoax, but the data shows the burden of rising costs really matters to Americans. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks about covering affordability issues and meeting people who struggle to find secure housing - or enough food to eat.

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    This episode was produced by Henry Larson.

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  • The Strait of Hormuz is open, what risks remain?

    The Strait of Hormuz is open, what risks remain?
    Apr 17 2026
    The Strait of Hormuz is one of the global economy’s major arteries. It had been closed to most commercial traffic for about 6 weeks up to today.


    The reopening is good news for hundreds of ships that have been stuck.

    But questions remain about the safety of the passage. Questions, like how many underwater mines are still out there? Or what happens if the ceasefire falls apart?

    And those questions are crucial for the people who insure these vessels.

    Hundreds of ships have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for weeks. Even though it’s now open, safety concerns remain.

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    It was edited by Barrie Hardymon and Courtney Dorning.

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  • Intimacy coordinators embrace their next chapter in Hollywood

    Intimacy coordinators embrace their next chapter in Hollywood
    Apr 16 2026
    Almost a decade after the height of the #MeToo movement, intimacy coordinators are a fixture on film sets. As of this year, the job is now covered by SAG-AFTRA, the labor union that represents actors.


    Their growing presence on set has led to more demand for intimacy coordinator training programs. NPR visited one of those programs in downtown Los Angeles, and met an assistant director and a porn actor both training for the job.

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  • Unease is growing in the military. The Iran war made it worse

    Unease is growing in the military. The Iran war made it worse
    Apr 15 2026

    Unease is growing in the ranks of the US military.

    Since President Trump began his second term, his controversial use of the armed forces both at home and abroad has left some service members unsettled and demoralized.

    The Iran war made those feelings worse.

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    This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam.

    It was edited by Courtney Dorning and Andrew Sussman.

    Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.


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  • Why Hollywood heavyweights oppose the Paramount and Warner Brothers deal

    Why Hollywood heavyweights oppose the Paramount and Warner Brothers deal
    Apr 14 2026
    Two entertainment and media powerhouses are likely to become one. So why aren’t the artists happy about it?


    Backlash against a possible merger between the media companies Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery increased this week when more than 2,000 actors, writers and directors signed a letter opposing the deal.

    The letter warns that the merger will result in “fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world.”

    Damon Lindelof created "The Leftovers", "Watchmen" and helped create the hit series "Lost." He was one of the artists to sign the letter, and he explains his decision to NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

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    This episode was produced by Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora.

    It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Courtney Dorning.

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  • Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go away

    Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go away
    Apr 13 2026
    Rep. Eric Swalwell, of California, is the latest member of Congress accused of sexual misconduct. How common is a story like this?


    Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with PBS NewsHour Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins, who reported on the patterns of abuse in Congress eight years ago. In her reporting, Desjardins spoke to former staffers who were working to change the rules around reporting and consequences.

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    This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Karen Zamora.

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    11 min