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Economy

Toy company CEO discusses how Trump's tariff policy swings impact business

6:45am May 13, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR reconnects with Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, whose toys include Care Bears and Tonka Trucks, to understand how recent swings in President Trump's tariff policy are impacting his company.

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Politics & Government

Republicans Wonder If Trump Can Learn To Follow A Script

by Sarah McCammon

As the campaign moves into general election mode, Donald Trump is trying to reassure members of the GOP that he can successfully represent the party in the months to come.

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Politics & Government

After Tuesday's Primaries, Bernie Sanders Presses On

by Sam Sanders

Bernie Sanders has vowed to stay in the race, despite Hillary Clinton claiming the Democratic presidential nomination. Sanders' supporters reject the idea that Clinton has won the nomination.

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Politics & Government

Clinton Breaks Glass Ceiling, Claims Party's Presidential Nomination

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton marked the historic moment as she became the first female presumptive nominee of a major American political party. And she delivered her speech from a hall with a glass ceiling.

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Monkey Knocks Out Power Across Kenya

A monkey took a fall right on top of a transformer at a power station. This tripped the transformer and caused a blackout. The monkey is fine, being cared for by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Politics & Government

Exploring Clinton And Trump's Weaknesses Heading Into November

by Asma Khalid

As the primary season is about to end, the general election season is gearing up. What are the demographic strengths and weakness of each candidate as they try to win over general election voters?

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Sports

What Happened To The Muhammad Ali I Idolized, Blackistone Asks

Growing up, sports commentator Kevin Blackistone idolized Muhammad Ali. With Ali's death last week, he wonders why the man he sees in the obituaries is so different than the Ali he remembers.

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Religion

'Curious George' Learns How American-Muslims Celebrate Ramadan

by Monique Parsons

Curious George has celebrated Christmas, welcomed Easter and marked the eight days of Hanukkah. And now, the iconic little monkey is curious about another world faith: Islam.

Sports

NHL Final Round Standouts: Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Sharks' Joel Ward

David Greene talks to Hemal Jhaveri, a writer with the USA Today sports blog — For The Win — about two of the most interesting players in this year's final round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

Politics & Government

Where Do Democrats Stand As Far As Unifying The Party?

The president is eager to endorse Hillary Clinton but Bernie Sanders fights on. David Greene and Renee Montagne talk to Clinton supporter Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Raul Grijalva, who backs Sanders.

World News

The Party Of Nelson Mandela Struggles To Attract New Voters

by Peter Granitz

South Africa has been a de facto one-party state since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the ruling African National Congress is losing support among South Africa's youth.

Politics & Government

Trump Pivots Toward A Presidential Image In Primary Results Speech

Donald Trump finds himself in a head-to-head race for the presidency with Hillary Clinton. Renee Montagne talks to writer Roger Simon about what to expect from the Trump campaign.

Was It Worth It For Lesotho To Sell Its Water To South Africa?

by Robert Smith

What happens when a country decides to sell its water then hits a drought? Our Planet Money team takes us to a country in Africa that might have given away its most valuable resource.