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Modern workplace culture pressures us to multitask even though research shows multitasking makes most people less productive, more stressed out and worse at their jobs. Journalist and author David Epstein joins us talk about why we need to prioritize monotasking over multitasking. His latest book is called “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.”Marsha Battle Philpot calls herself a "primordial Detroiter," and she knows the city and its history well. Her father, Joe Battle, opened a record store in 1945 and he recorded blues guitarist John Lee Hooker, the Baptist preacher reverend C. L. Franklin, and Franklin's incredibly talented daughter, Aretha. Scott Tong talks to Marsha Battle Philpot about her father's store, her own musical education, her experience in a changing Detroit.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 Policy

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip its officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The agency says the new tools can help with de-escalation, but critics aren't so sure. Former officer trainer and ICE attorney Ryan Schwank discusses what the new devices say about ICE's policing tactics. Then, Haitians in Ohio who lost Temporary Protected Status last month have been summoned to an ICE facility to be outfitted with ankle monitors. We hear from Viles Dorsainvil of the nonprofit Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, about how the community is coping. And, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports on glacial outburst flooding in Juneau, Alaska, an annual occurrence that sends billions of gallons of water toward residential areas. He talks with local leaders and residents about preparedness and long term mitigation efforts.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 Policy

The Democratic Party is fracturing over how best to combat President Trump. Tuesday night's primaries underscore the divide between mainstream Democrats and progressives. Strategist Katrina Gamble joins us. Then, former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is in frail condition after his release this week from a Russian prison. Kieran Ramsey of Global Reach tells Gilman's story as Gilman gets medical treatment at a hospital in Texas. And, "snow eaters" are a new category of heat wave, marked by unseasonably warm weather that strips mountains of their snowpack. Grist's Kate Yoder discusses the consequences of these heat waves.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 Policy

Lawmakers are calling for more details after The Washington Post reported that an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump prompted the Secret Service to use a catering truck and a secret plane to smuggle President Trump out of Turkey. Paul Eckloff, former supervisor of the Presidential Protective Division of the Secret Service, joins us.Then, Trump signed an executive order Monday reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines. Dr. Aaron Milstone shares more details of the order.And, recovery efforts are underway in Spokane, Washington, after devastating wildfires. Tom Clemo, a deputy fire chief from the Santa Monica Fire Department, shares what he's seeing on the ground in Washington and the lessons he learned from last year's wildfires in Los Angeles County.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 Policy

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will be freezing her eggs and will be taking followers along with her on social media. For more on why this matters and the state of egg freezing, we hear from journalist and author Emi Nietfeld. Then, oldest siblings tend to have higher educational achievement and lifetime earnings than their younger siblings. A new study shows that germs play a big role in how younger siblings fare. Co-author N. Meltem Daysal explains what it shows about illness and childhood and its effects on younger children.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 Policy

After Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807, it began intercepting slave ships on the Atlantic Ocean and taking the Africans aboard to the remote island of St. Helena, where thousands died of disease and were buried in mass graves. A new study published in the journal Science, featuring lead author Hannes Schroeder, reveals new insights into the origins of some of those buried on the island, whose remains were rediscovered during airport construction decades later. And, "Dungeons & Dragons" recently revealed deeper investments into classic products and new partnerships with "Star Wars" and video game titan "World of Warcraft." Here & Now's James Mastromarino reports on how the 52-year-old game is evolving and how players are responding. 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 Policy

The Trump administration released plans to give local governments more control over Head Start early education programs. Tommy Sheridan, deputy director at the National Head Start Association, explains the implications.Then, the Food and Drug Administration approved an mRNA-based flu vaccine for older adults. Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen details what to know about the vaccine which uses the same technology as COVID-19 vaccines.And, as Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, Russian President Vladimir Putin faces shortages of fuel and troops. NPR's Charles Maynes shares more.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 Policy

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has told contractors building the border wall in New Mexico to stop drilling new wells for groundwater. We get the latest from Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd, who reported on the unpermitted wells when drilling started in July. Then, we speak with a family in Spokane, Washington, who evacuated less than half an hour before their home caught fire. And, one reason there isn't a severe global energy crisis is that China has significantly cut oil imports since the war in Iran began. How it's done this and why is a bit of a mystery. Rory Johnston, oil market analyst and Commodity Context creator, explains what's going on with China and how long it might keep doing it.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 Policy

This primary season has left many Democrats wondering which way the party will go: moderate or progressive. But Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer explains why that's the wrong question to ask.And, President Trump's second term has been drastically different from his first. New York Times reporter and “Regime Change” author Maggie Haberman shares what she found about the inner workings of an unchecked administration operating largely on instinct alone.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 Policy

As wildfires continue to burn in northeast Washington near Spokane, Gov. Bob Ferguson tells us how the state is managing the disaster. Then, Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche has won the support of two Republican holdouts after he agreed in writing to rescind a controversial plan to create a fund that would compensate President Trump's allies. The Wall Street Journal's Sadie Gurman tells us more. And, is the future of artificial intelligence in the U.S. or China? Axios' Ina Fried weighs in.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 Policy

Osprey populations are falling across the East Coast. In the past year, the number of chicks documented is at its lowest since 2014. One cause is overfishing, meaning less food for the birds to eat. Miley Bull and Matt Joyce from the Connecticut Audubon Society share more of their concerns.Then, like many artists, James Cook focuses his work around portraits of notable people, iconic landscapes and busy cityscapes. But what sets him apart are the tools he uses to create his pieces. Cook joins us to explain how he uses nearly 100 vintage typewriters to make these detailed, unique pieces of art.And, people who have synesthesia can see time, hear colors or even taste words. Cognitive psychologist Dr. Mary Spiller explains more about the neurological phenomenon that means “union of the senses.”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 Policy

A majority of states are demanding more regulation of the billion-dollar prediction market industry, while federal regulators have sided with the companies in their lawsuits against state regulation laws. MS NOW's Ali Velshi shares the latest. Then, men are more scarce in HEAL careers, short for health care, education, administration, and literacy, than women are in STEM. Darby Saxbe argues that the best way to improve prestige and pay for the women in these fields is to get more men into them, and she points to the history of computing as an example. And, cannabis has become a popular sleep aid, but while THC — one of its main active ingredients — has been shown to induce drowsiness and sleep, research shows cannabis may actually make sleep quality worse. University of Calgary neuroscientist Matthew Hill tells us about the interaction between cannabinoids, sleep and stress.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 Policy

Senators are questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert for decades, about how he handled the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlantic staff writer Katherine J. Wu unpacks the hearing, including Fauci's repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment.Then, the Department of Homeland Security's top lawyer is publicly condemning district court judges at a time when threats against them are rising. New Jersey District Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed in a politically-motivated attack in 2020, shares her concerns over violence directed at judges and the dangers of federal officials denouncing them by name.And, the Department of Health and Human Services has recommended medical schools teach 40 hours of nutrition and suggested 71 new competencies. Only some are backed by dieticians. STAT's Lauren Chan explains how schools are navigating new recommendations.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 Policy

Immigration and customs enforcement agents could begin deportations at any time as Temporary Protected Status ends for Haitians and Syrians. We get the latest from CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez. Then, a new rule proposed by the White House would give political appointees veto power over scientific research. ProPublica's Lisa Song tells us more. And, despite President Trump's resolve to repeal the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act, a new report finds that the clean energy transition is still largely following the trajectory laid out in the IRA. We speak with the author of the report, Lily Bermel.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 Policy

In Michigan, two races are getting national attention. One is for governor, and the other is for U.S. Senate. Host Scott Tong reports from Michigan on the two Democrats competing in the primary for Senate and the gubernatorial candidate endorsed by President Trump.Then, AJ Jones, a reporter with WCMU in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, breaks down what swing voters are thinking ahead of midterm elections.And, Detroit's historic Eastern Market is one of the oldest, continuously running markets in the country. Scott takes a walk among the vendors selling produce, meats, prepared foods and more with journalist Paul Eisenstein to learn the market's history.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 Policy

Fifth thousand years ago, a meteor slammed into the Earth outside of modern-day Flagstaff, Arizona. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd recently hiked into the mile-wide hole that was left behind to learn how NASA used the iconic crater to train astronauts before the Apollo moon mission. Then, Mexican artist Diego Rivera came to Detroit in 1932 to paint a monumental series of murals dedicated to Detroit's industry and its workers. Benjamin Colman, curator of American art at the Detroit Institute of Arts, tells us about the murals. And, Traci Thomas has audiobook recommendations for your summer road trip.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 Policy

The administration says the nuclear deal signed with Saudi Arabia would allow American companies to run commercial nuclear plants in Saudi Arabia and supply nuclear reactors and fuel. But less than 24-hours after the administration signed it, Trump suggested he would call it off unless Saudi Arabia normalized relations with Israel. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh explains what's in the deal and why some in the region are concerned about it.Then, utility prices are up across the country, and they're sending some families into debt. We talk with Julie Margetta Morgan, president at The Century Foundation, about what can be done to bring them down.And, former employees allege that the telehealth company LifeMD, which works closely with a major GLP-1 manufacturer, operated with little oversight and put patient safety at risk. STAT's Elaine Chen, who reported the story, explains more.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 Policy

A buzzy Michigan startup is betting that bringing down the price will expand the market for electric vehicles in the United States. Slate Auto is planning to release a bare-bones electric truck for just under $25,000. We hear from Slate CEO Peter Faricy and longtime auto writer Paul Eisenstein about the EV market. Then, OpenAI says two of its artificial intelligence models acted on their own and hacked into Hugging Face, a digital library of AI technology, during a cybersecurity test last week. In a blog post, OpenAI called it an “unprecedented hacking incident.” Axios' Ina Fried tells us more.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 Policy

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar lays out what his office is doing to protect voters ahead of the midterm elections. Nevada is one of the states Trump is targeting as he pushes false claims about the 2020 election.And, the Food and Drug Administration said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms turned up a false positive for the cyclospora parasite. We talk with attorney and food safety advocate Bill Marler about the investigation into the cause of the of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.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 Policy

Dozens of Democratic senators are demanding immediate, independent and transparent investigations into two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We talk about what accountability would look like with John Sandweg, former ICE acting director who served from 2013 to 2014 under then-President Barack Obama. Then, scientists say human-caused climate change is driving longer fire seasons across drier landscapes, sparking more intense and widespread forest fires. We hear from Anabela Bonada of the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation. And, this year's FIFA World Cup marks the first soccer tournament that embraced artificial intelligence. Is this a new era for AI in sports? We ask Axios' Ina Fried.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 Policy

Emery, Utah, rancher Kirk Christiansen says the lack of water in his town is changing how he does his job raising cattle. He joins us. And, amid a blistering drought, the federal government is drilling unpermitted water wells in New Mexico for use in border wall construction, according to the Office of the State Engineer. Customs and Border Protection says it doesn't need permission to tap the groundwater. Ranchers are concerned their already fragile aquifer will be pumped dry. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports.  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 Policy

The U.S. and Iran are exchanging strikes for the sixth day in a row, as the two countries battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, joins us with the latest. Then, nearly half of House Democrats voted Wednesday to end billions of dollars in aid to Israel. The vote marks a major shift in the Democratic Party's long support for the country. We get analysis from the Forward's Jacob Kornbluh. And, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to just two matches and four teams. Will Argentinian legend Lionel Messi and his team continue to be the comeback kings? Or will Spain hoist their first World Cup since 2010? Reporter Steve Futterman weighs in.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 Policy

America's data center revolt shows no signs of slowing down. Data center construction is broadly unpopular across political divides, but approaches to its construction vary by city and state. We hear from two communities, one that stridently opposes data centers, and another that's open to them. Then, dozens of data centers have been canceled in the past year due to local opposition. Heatmap reporter Jael Holzman has been digging into the data center backlash.And, New York is imposing a moratorium that will temporarily stop the construction of large data centers in the state. It's the first statewide measure of its kind. We speak with Roben Farzad, host of Full Disclosure.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 Policy

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, according to Maine Sen. Angus King's office. The most recent shooting occurred Monday morning, just 20 miles south of Portland, where an ICE agent shot and killed a Colombian man. Maine Public reporter Ari Snider shares more about the investigation.Then, on July 24, hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. could lose their ability to work due to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that allows President Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from several countries. Many work in health care. Kevin Thomas, president of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, joins us to explain how this will exacerbate a shortage of health care workers.And, Dr. Krutika Kuppalli explains what we know about Cyclospora, the parasite causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness across the U.S.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 Policy

The demand for power is growing, but the grid can't handle it. Now, the governors of 11 Western states are trying to move forward with a $60 billion plan to upgrade transmission lines. Joel Ferry, Utah's commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, joins us to explain what the plan would do.Then, many teachers say performance pay unfairly pits teachers against one another. But two new studies say it could benefit students. Chalkbeat's Matt Barnum breaks down the controversy.And, The Hollywood Reporter's Gary Baum shares what he found in an investigation into Objection, a tech startup backed by Peter Thiel that holds artificial intelligence tribunals to scrutinize journalism.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 Policy

NBA and two-time Olympic champion Jayson Tatum talks about "Baby Dunks-A-Lot: The Day the Basketballs Stopped Bouncing," his new children's picture book. Then, the razorback sucker has been swimming in the Colorado River for an estimated 5 million years before humans nearly fished them out of existence. Now, high schoolers are teaming up with a local baseball team and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to save this beloved fish. Colorado Public Radio's Stina Seig reports. And, food writer Karen Solomon tells us about why consumers are embracing all sorts of pickled-flavored products on store shelves.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 Policy

Reuters reporter Michelle Conlin details how President Trump and his family have made billions off the cryptocurrency industry, while most ordinary investors have lost money.And, Ai Weiwei, an acclaimed artist and activist, has faced censorship and surveillance throughout his career. He joins us to talk about his short book, “On Censorship.”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 Policy

Former Biden administration deputy national security adviser Jon Finer talks about the latest from the NATO summit in Turkey, where President Trump vowed to escalate military strikes against Iran. Trump also offered new security guarantees to Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Then, of the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, only eight are left. Soccer commentator Sean Wheelock shares what he expects as the competition heats up.And, the Emmy nominations are out, with "The Pitt" and "Hacks" leading the way. We break down the biggest shows, surprises and snubs with NPR's Eric Deggans.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 Policy

Democratic Socialists have had a string of primary wins across the country, and Megan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, weighs in on how the Democratic Party is reacting to the rise of the left.Then, millions of people in the U.S. are affected by harmful levels of air pollution. Harvard University professor Mary Rice explains how hotter temperatures can make air quality even worse.And, a third-party review found that major artificial intelligence companies have quietly backed away from safety protocols. Ina Fried, chief technology correspondent for Axios, shares more details of the review, which found none of the companies ranked above a C+ in an AI Safety Index.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 Policy

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended U.S. World Cup team member Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year. The suspended suspension means the striker can play in Monday night's win-or-go-home match in Seattle versus Belgium. Reporter Steve Futterman joins us. Then, in Tehran on Monday, Iranians thronged the funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in February. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast Full Disclosure, reflects on Khamenei's decades of iron rule and the regime his son is continuing as peace talks stall between Iran and the U.S.  And, are we living through an unprecedented time in U.S. history? Historian Heather Cox Richardson thinks so, up to a point. As we turn the corner on America's 250th birthday, Richardson talks about the current, unparalleled "attempt to dismantle our democracy," as she sees it, versus the long American tradition of fighting back.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 Policy

As America turns 250 this year, the American flag has become more than just a symbol of the country. Some see it as a totem of freedom, power and patriotism. Others see it as an emblem of politics and far-right ideology.We heard from listeners across the country about what the flag means to them. Here & Now producers Ashley Locke and Chris Bentley discuss the responses they received and the various perspectives they represent.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 Policy

George Washington could have stayed president for a third term, yet in his famous Farewell Address, he wrote that he would “decline being considered." He penned that address by candlelight in 1796, and curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy explains why the brass stand that held those candles is a significant part of American history.Then, Ethel Payne was the first Black American woman to become an international news correspondent. A flowered, wide brim hat made her stand out in a room full of male reporters, and Smithsonian curator Jennifer Sieck shares how this hat represents Payne's legacy.And, few musicians have changed American music quite like John Coltrane did. He pushed jazz in new directions over his short career. Smithsonian curator Krystal Klingenberg talks about a tenor saxophone that Coltrane played in his final years.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 Policy

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist, won the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, in Denver, over 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette. KUSA politics reporter Kyle Clark breaks down more primary takeaways.Then, a large part of the U.S. is under extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits this week. Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy, explains the dangers and causes of this potentially record-breaking heat.And, Bobby Bonilla retired from the MLB in 2001. But every July 1, he gets a $1.19-million check from his former team, the New York Mets. Planet Money's Kenny Malone breaks down one of the strangest contracts in baseball history.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 Policy

The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, explains the decision, which is in line with the longstanding legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment.Then, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, explains why he still believes birthright citizenship should be limited.And, in another major decision, the Supreme Court ruled against two transgender athletes by saying schools can determine sports eligibility based on biological sex. Orion Rummler, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, shares more.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 Policy

The president can now fire most independent regulators, ending a nearly century-old precedent. Mark Joseph Stern, who covers the courts and the law for Slate, weighs in on the consequential opinion.Then, Alan Blinder, former vice chair of the Federal Reserve, talks about a separate but related decision that upholds the independence of the Federal Reserve.And, a new bridge between the U.S. and Canada has been built but the Trump administration won't allow it to open. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta explains how it may be an apt metaphor for a low point in U.S.-Canada relations.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 Policy

Every storyteller has a tool: a notebook, a camera, a microphone. For legendary author Octavia Butler, it was a powder blue typewriter. That typewriter is now in the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Community Museum, and acting curator Jennifer Sieck explains Butler's influence on the country's history. And, the megalodon was one of the biggest fish that ever lived, with seven-inch-long teeth and jaws with 40,000 pounds of bite force. Don't worry: The megalodon swam between 3.6 and 23 million years ago. But you can still see a model hanging from the ceiling in the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Curator Nick Pyenson explains why Americans remain fascinated with megalodons.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 Policy

The Supreme Court issued several opinions today that advance the Trump administration's agenda on immigration, gun access and the environment.It ended Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, allowing them to be deported. It overturned a law in Hawaii that required people get permission before bringing a gun on private property. And, it sided with the manufacturer of Roundup after multiple lawsuits claimed the weed killer caused cancer.President and CEO of Global Refuge, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, and law professor Kate Shaw join us to break down the decisions.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 Policy

Groundwater supplies in the Colorado River basin are falling fast as a historic drought continues to punish the West. Now, states like Arizona are considering new laws to regulate pumping from aquifers while keeping growing cities supplied with the water they need to grow in the desert. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports. And, it's summer gardening season. We hear tips for gardening during a dry summer from Sarah Perreault, managing editor for The Old Farmer's Almanac.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 Policy

Affordable housing is top of mind for voters, and lawmakers appear to be listening. The Senate on Monday passed a big housing bill that aims to increase supply and lower costs. But will it? University of Pennsylvania's Vincent Reina explains.Then, record-breaking heat is hitting Europe. In France, dozens of people have died. The Associated Press' Sylvia Hui explains how Europe is trying to adapt to a warming climate.And, the Supreme Court said the prison officials who forcibly shaved a Rastafarian man's head did not violate his religious beliefs. What does this mean for religious freedom at large? Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler weighs in.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 Policy

Israel's wars in the Middle East have become a wedge issue in several congressional campaigns, especially in New York, where establishment Democrats are trying to fend off more progressive challengers backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. We discuss the impact Israel's wars are having on these key primary races with The New York Times' Benjamin Oreskes. And, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says President Trump is making up a story that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 Summit in France last week. The rift could break up one of Trump's closest alliances in Europe. Federiga Bindi, who served as a senior advisor to Italy's then-Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, joins us to discuss what this means for Italy-U.S. relations.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 Policy

Our series Reverse Course has explored environmental crises and possible fixes, from water vapor harvesting to electric trucks. At the WBUR Festival in Boston last month, Here & Now's Chris Bentley and Peter O'Dowd discussed climate solutions on stage with Leah Bamberger, global sustainability leader at Textron and former director of sustainability at the City of Providence, and Tik Root, who covers climate solutions for Grist.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 Policy

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 and how they obscure the dark truth of the country. We speak with him. Then, 10 years ago, a gunman walked into the LGBTQ-friendly Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and opened fire, killing 49 people and injuring 50 more. Trauma surgeon Dr. Joseph Ibrahim was on call that night, mere blocks from the club. He reflects on the second-deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.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 Policy