All Things Considered
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Unpacking the truth of antisemitism on college campuses
Colleges have become a flashpoint in discussions about rising antisemitism. But some on those campuses say the alarm from politicians and groups distorts reality and their motives should be examined.
Remembering Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus
Juana Summers talks to WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout about the legacy of Chicago Bears player Dick Butkus, who has died at the age of 80.
How the war in Ukraine impacted David McCloskey's Russia spy thriller
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David McCloskey, whose new spy versus spy novel Moscow X is about a CIA officer scheming to recruit a Russian intelligence officer — and vice versa.
Ex-campaign treasurer for George Santos pleads guilty to felony charges
by Brian Mann
Congressman George Santos' former campaign treasurer is pleading guilty to felon charges. She said she filed false campaign reports on behalf of Santos, who separately faces 13 felony charges.
White Sands fossil footprints challenge notions about human history
by Alice Fordham
How long have humans lived in North America? For decades, the commonest answer has been perhaps 14,000 years — but new findings add weight to arguments for a longer human history in the Americas.
This week in science: Elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and Fat Bear Week
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and a competition among super-sized grizzly bears: Fat Bear Week.
How a group of 8 Republicans had enough power to get rid of Speaker McCarthy
by Mara Liasson
A small group of Republicans in the House of Representatives took the nation to the edge of a government shutdown. And then, that same group ousted the speaker of the House. How did we get here?
Bedbugs take Paris
by Eleanor Beardsley
French health authorities are grappling with a bedbug infestation in Paris that is harming the image of the city in advance of the 2024 Olympic Games.
The story of the drug-running DEA snitch behind the web databases tracking our lives
Author McKenzie Funk's new book, The Hank Show: How a House-Painting, Drug-Running DEA Informant Built the Machine that Rules Our Lives, about the man behind the databases of personal information.
Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows
by Jon Hamilton
Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals.
How corruption charges against a New Jersey senator are tied to meat prices in Cairo
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Cairo-based reporter Nada Arafat about allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez used his power to boost a halal meat business in New Jersey.
The Minnesota Twins have broken their 21-year playoffs loss streak
Up until recently, the Minnesota Twins had one of the longest streaks running. They hadn't won a playoff game since 2002. Now, they're celebrating their first playoff series win in 21 years.