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Even as a young child, I could understand the idea that words have meaning, which is why when Sen. Lindsey Graham referred to a "lynch mob" coming after Matt Gaetz, I felt my stomach drop.
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Trump plans to nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Secretary. He'll be tasked with moving big parts of the incoming president's agenda, including tax cuts and tariffs.
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Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesVought was one of the architects of the conservative agenda known as Project 2025 and served as budget director during President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office.
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DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via GettyPresident-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros to be his next treasury secretary. -
NPR; West Virginia Public Broadcasting; Maine Public; KCRW; Connecticut Public; KUOW.Looking for conversation starters for the Thanksgiving dinner table? The NPR One team has it covered with podcast recommendations from across public media.
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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: TikTok Pride and Prejudice, K-pop star G-Dragon, a Disney cover album, and Astro Bot on the PS5. -
Omar Nok embarked on a nine-month journey from Egypt to Japan with one rule: no planes.
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In early November, an emperor penguin washed up in Western Australia -- the furthest north the species has ever been recorded. After a period of rehabilitation, Gus is headed home to Antarctica.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about what Trump's cabinet picks tell us about the status of #MeToo.
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Without any advance warning, Kendrick Lamar released a new album called GNX. Rodney Carmichael has been following all year and shares his impressions.
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The International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, its former defense minister and a senior military leader of Hamas has exposed deep global divisions.
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President Biden has less than 60 days left in the White House. Here's what he has planned.
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Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks and Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers.
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Two storms are soaking the northwest United States. To understand the damage and what's to come, ATC speaks with a Sacramento based meteorologist.
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Long time U.S. soccer player Dax McCarty is trying to retire. The problem is the team he's playing with keeps winning in the MLS playoffs.
