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.
In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
Why price gouging can seem obvious to consumers but hard for economists to identify
Consumers and politicians across the country are complaining about price gouging. But when do prices cross the line from market-rate to exorbitant — or even unethical?
Disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh is found guilty in the deaths of his wife and son
by Victoria Hansen
A South Carolina jury convicted former attorney Alex Murdaugh in the killings of his wife and son. He faces up to life in prison when he's formally sentenced on Friday for the murders.
Scientists find high levels of hazardous chemicals in the air around Ohio town
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Texas A&M professor Weihsueh Chiu, about independent researchers, who have found higher-than-average levels of some hazardous chemicals around the train derailment.
Angry Ohio residents confront railroad over health fears during town forum
by Julie Grant
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, who say they're still suffering from illnesses nearly a month after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed, confronted the railroad's operator on Thursday.
After months of scandal, House panel is investigating Rep. George Santos
The House Ethics Committee has opened a formal probe into Republican Congressman George Santos of New York. He has lied to voters about much of his career and family history.
A historic event in Argentina is now a courtroom drama that's up for an Oscar
by Carrie Kahn
The actor who stars in Argentina, 1985, which is nominated for an Academy Award, says the historical courtroom drama resonates in many countries — including those struggling to preserve democracy.
Aid workers in Turkey are building new neighborhoods amid the wreckage of old ones
Nearly a month since the earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, thousands of displaced people are being moved into container housing — where they might be for a year or more.
U.S. and Russia's top diplomats meet at G-20 summit
The brief talks marked the first face-to-face meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Morning news brief
Israeli police use force against antigovernment protesters. U.S. Intelligence concludes foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome. Prosecution makes closing arguments in Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
Foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome, U.S. intelligence concludes
In 2016, CIA officers at the American Embassy in Cuba began reporting symptoms that included dizziness and headaches. Many think they were subject to an attack. A new U.S. report says otherwise.
2 Democratic candidates are competing in April runoff to be mayor of Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who faces former Chicago public schools chief Paul Vallas in next month's runoff.