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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Pressure drove dozens of sailors to leave the Navy over mental health concerns
by Steve Walsh | WHRO
A Navy investigation into the suicide of a sailor on the USS Roosevelt reveals a toxic culture aboard the carrier.
How to hold onto a sense of wonder
by Rachel Martin
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the author Katherine May about facing life's uncertainties by tapping into a childlike sense of enchantment.
All Music Considered: My kids have the aux
The directors of All Things Considered are the ones in control of the music you hear on the program. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with director Jonas Adams about how his kids controlled some of his music choices this year.
Family estrangement is on the rise. A psychologist offers ways to cope
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Psychologist Joshua Coleman about the reasons why estrangement has become more common in recent years and what can be done to address that.
Author Anne Lamott offers words of wisdom to start a new year
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with author Anne Lamott about ways to begin the new year on a positive and hopeful note.
Several countries made progress in disease elimination this year
by Nurith Aizenman
This year, six countries have managed to eliminate the threat of at least one of the diseases on the WHO's list of "neglected tropical diseases."
Is Israel any closer to reaching its goal of destroying Hamas?
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Paul Salem, president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, about where Hamas stands right now during the war and whether its full destruction is possible.
New Year's anthems
by Ann Powers
It's harder to build a New Year's playlist than it is for other winter holidays. NPR has some tips on finding the right music to ring in the new year.
Pod corner: 'Civics 101'
by Adrian Ma
Civics 101 is a podcast refresher course on the basics of how the U.S. government works, including federal holidays, why we have them and how we make them.
Challenging Trump on the ballot
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with law professor Harry Litman about former President Donald Trump being removed from Maine's primary ballot and the prospect of the Supreme Court weighing in on the issue.
Inside Sarajevo's War Childhood Museum
by Adrian Ma
Children who live through war don't often have a chance to tell their stories. One museum in Sarajevo hopes to change that.
How Ukrainian commercial ships are evading Russia's blockade
by Joanna Kakissis
The once-sleepy river ports on the Danube River have become a main route for Ukraine's food exports — and regular targets for Russian missiles.