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After the fall of the Orbán regime, can Hungary mend its damaged democracy?
Aug 16, 2026 · 9 min
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary with an iron fist for 16 years. After he was unseated in a landslide election last April, many Hungarians wonder if the new government led by Peter Magyar can mend the deeply damaged democracy. This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. Suppo…
President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding?
Aug 14, 2026 · 10 min
This week, President Trump made headlines when he confirmed he was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey last month, following a credible threat from Iran. The confirmation came days after The Washington Post reported on an elaborate ruse to keep the president safe. This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers doing anything to address it? This episode was produced by Mia Venkat and Jordan-Marie Smith, with audio engineering by Damian Herr…
Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do?
Aug 13, 2026 · 10 min
This week, news broke that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated. MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard. NPR has not independently verified this reporting. Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do? This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Andrew Sussman and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Jonas Adams.…
Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward?
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 min
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls on Tuesday. For Democrats – who hope to win back Congress in the fall – it was a night of mixed messages about which direction the party should embrace. Did Tuesday's results hint at which path the Democrats may take? This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Jonas Adams. And our interim executive producer is Courtn…
The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts
Aug 11, 2026 · 10 min
The scene of President Trump boarding Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey is one that TV cameras and photographers have captured countless times. What happened in the moments after that was far from routine, according to exclusive reporting from the Washington Post. The Post reports that Trump was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a smaller military plane in which he then secretly departed, even as the White House announced he was flying aboard Air Force One. The operat…
Peeling paint, the reflecting pool and the case Trump can't let go
Aug 10, 2026 · 8 min
President Trump's Department of Justice walked away from the case against David “Davey” Hearn. Prosecutors charged Hearn with vandalism in relation to peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges have since been dismissed. But President Trump can't let the case go . Trump continues to insist it was so-called vandalism that led to peeling paint and blooming algae on the National Mall reflecting pool – not a botched repair project as prosecutors ultimately concluded. What's i…
How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' reshaped war in the Middle East
Aug 9, 2026 · 9 min
Part of what has made Iran so effective in the war with the U.S. is its vast network of allies in the region. Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran-backed Iraqi militias are often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.” Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and how it’s shaping the war. This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Daniel Ofman It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Michael Le…
Evidence-based reporting can be a parent's best friend
Aug 8, 2026 · 10 min
Information around children's health is more accessible than ever. It's also never been more difficult to navigate that information. NPR's Maria Godoy talks about how her evidence-based reporting aims to help parents make decisions and find practical strategies - without feeling overwhelmed by today's often confusing headlines. This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Vincent Acovino. It was edited by Jeanette Woods. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning. For sponsor-free epi…
How is settler violence shaping life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank?
Aug 7, 2026 · 10 min
President Trump and his Board of Peace are working to find a diplomatic end to the war between Israel and Hamas. But as they work towards an agreement, incidents of settler violence are increasing in the other Israeli-occupied territory, the West Bank NPR visited the region to learn how that violence is shaping daily life there. This episode was produced by Nuha Musleh, Christine Arrasmith and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Peter Elena, Becky Brown and Ted Mebane. It was edited by James…
Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?
Aug 6, 2026 · 10 min
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction. So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more? This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas. Our director is Elena Moore, and our executive producer is Courtney Dorning. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Th…
What do Tuesday’s primaries signal about where the Democratic Party is headed?
Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min
Tuesday's Democratic primaries were a success for both the establishment and progressive wings of the party. These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of the midterm elections. What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed? This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro and Becky Brown. It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tin…
What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles?
Aug 4, 2026 · 11 min
After months of war with Iran, the United States is facing a new challenge: stockpiles of some precision missiles are almost depleted, NPR has learned from a U.S. official who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. In this episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S. more vulnerable in other parts of the world – and how these weapons differ from the U.S. supply of offensive weapons. For sponsor-free episodes of Co…
Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
Aug 3, 2026 · 7 min
While there’s a lot of fear right now about AI taking people’s jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs – including those with some of the most significant barriers to employment. Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process. In this episode, we explore how a new AI-powered app could provide a new path to employment for job-seekers who face s…
Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
Aug 2, 2026 · 9 min
Across the western US, many states are dealing with extreme heat and drought-like conditions. In times like these, water — and access to it — becomes a contentious issue. A new plan put forth by the federal government aims to allocate water from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes. What's in the plan - and will it work? This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman, with audio engineering by Becky Brown. Our director is Marc Rivers. It was edited by Michael Levitt and Tinbet…
When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?
Jul 31, 2026 · 8 min
Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely. But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.or…
98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened.
Jul 30, 2026 · 9 min
98 high school students from across the country gathered in a mock student senate. The goal was to come up with a bill that would guide schools on how to deal with the chaos created by AI. NPR's Cory Turner attended to see how things developed. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Lauren Migaki, Linah Mohammad, and Vincent Acovino, with audio engineering by Ted…
What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
Jul 29, 2026 · 8 min
It’s a science fiction nightmare: What happens if the machines take over? The world got a potential taste of that last week, when OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said two of its models had autonomously hacked into another AI company. OpenAI says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test. The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could pose broader safety concerns for the real world. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ vi…
The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation
Jul 28, 2026 · 9 min
When President Trump announced the creation of a federal task force to fight violent crime in Memphis, Tenn., and called for the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, officials did not say immigration enforcement was a goal. Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions. It has created constant fear within the immigrant community in Memphis. NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf reports. For sponsor-free episodes o…
What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?
Jul 27, 2026 · 16 min
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another. It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care. But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Valen…
Presidents Trump and Zeleneskyy meet this week. What’s their relationship like?
Jul 26, 2026 · 8 min
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday. His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister. As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode…
The unexpected cost of tariffs for some small business owners
Jul 25, 2026 · 10 min
When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episo…
President Trump doubles down on tariffs
Jul 24, 2026 · 9 min
Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones. The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union. What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@n…
What we know about the nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 min
The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia. It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons. What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by…
Hegseth asks for billions for the Iran war, is there an end game?
Jul 21, 2026 · 10 min
Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war? After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran. Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTLY, and Senators – mostly democrats – had questions for Hegseth about the size of the req…
The cases against Andrew and Tristan Tate
Jul 20, 2026 · 11 min
The crimes the Tate brothers are charged with are the foundation of a lucrative business believed to exploit women and young girls. We talk to a reporter who's dug into a similar investigation. The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges. This brings the total number of charges against the pair to 59, and and they include multiple counts of rape and sex trafficking. The brothers deny the charges against them. Andrew Tate is known for p…
Nolan's 'The Odyssey': a tale of a hero and trickster retold for modern times
Jul 19, 2026 · 13 min
The Odyssey is a story that’s almost three thousand years old. With each iteration, a new generation of storytellers gets a chance to portray a complicated man trying to make his way to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Director Christopher Nolan talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about what his version offers contemporary audiences. 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 P…
The reality of voting security in America
Jul 17, 2026 · 9 min
On Thursday, President Trump gave a primetime address in which he sowed doubts about the integrity of U.S. election. He tried to convince Americans that the election system was vulnerable to fraud, but offered no new evidence that details any fraudulent votes. Instead, he declassified intelligence documents that he says will demonstrate "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure." What's in these documents - and what do they tell us about how elections are run in the US? For sponso…
The World Cup final is set. What did we learn from this year's tournament?
Jul 16, 2026 · 10 min
After weeks of competition, the World Cup final is set: Argentina and Spain will face off for the coveted title. Sunday's match will be the culmination of the biggest World Cup tournament to date. What has it taught us? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was…
At a fiery hearing, President Trump’s pick for Attorney General faces tough questions
Jul 15, 2026 · 10 min
Todd Blanche is President Trump's pick for Attorney General. He's currently in that role in an acting capacity and hopes to convince lawmakers to give him the job officially. But Blanche's nomination is facing pushback over criticisms that the Department of Justice has become politicized and over his handling of the Epstein files. What did we learn after the first day of his confirmation hearings? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plu…
In recent cases, immigration enforcement has turned deadly. How did we get here?
Jul 14, 2026 · 9 min
There have been at least 9 deaths tied to immigration enforcement actions since President Trump returned to the White House. Four of them have been this year. What's going on - and can anything be done to keep people safe? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Vincent Acovino, Kadin Mills and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jon…
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