Morning Edition
Weekdays 5:00-9:00am
6:51: Marketplace Morning Report
8:51: Marketplace Morning Report
Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Texas congressman calls for an investigation as prisoner deaths spike in heat
by Paul Flahive
Some Democrats in Congress are calling for an investigation into extreme heat in state prisons. Researchers say death rates in Texas prisons are likely heat-related.
It might be Labor Day, but it's not too late to enjoy summer love
Summer vacation season is winding down but that does not mean you have give up on summer love. We'll catch you up the some of the best offerings in music, movies and TV that you might have missed.
Global grain supplies are at stake in a meeting between Russia and Turkey
The leaders of Russia and Turkey are meeting to discuss reviving the agreement that allowed Ukraine to move grain through the Black Sea — despite the Russian invasion that has endangered shipping.
Closed EPA probe could have meant reform for 'Cancer Alley,' documents show
Documents obtained by member station WWNO show a now shuttered EPA investigation could have brought historic change to an area of Louisiana known as Cancer Alley."
Earthquakes are to be expected on the West Coast. In Ohio? Not so much
by Abigail Bottar
A late August Earthquake occurred in a place some might not expect: Ohio. Recently the state has experienced plenty of low-level seismic activity.
Far from the internet, these big, benevolent trolls lure humans to nature
by Elizabeth Blair
Thomas Dambo's gigantic trolls made out of recycled wood are turning up throughout the Pacific Northwest after making appearances all over the world.(Story aired on Morning Edition on May 16, 2021.)
Sultan Alneyad's 6 months in space hailed as a milestone for United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is celebrating the return of one of its astronauts from the International Space Station, where he spent months — and took a step in the UAE's space ambitions.
'Barbenheimer' has been fun for a retired professor from Massachusetts
Barbara Oppenheimer has seen both Barbie and Oppenheimer. Her husband is a distant relation of J. Robert Oppenheimer — so they saw that movie first.
Morning news brief
Polls show union support is close to its highest level in more than 50 years. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he's replacing his defense minister. The leaders of Russia and Turkey are meeting.
This French app aims to fight sexual harassment on beaches
by Rebecca Rosman
Women who are subject to unwanted attention and harassment on the beaches of southern France are experimenting with an app that summons police. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 31, 203.)