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Science This week in science: Small talk, more human lobster killing, and an ancient flood NPR's Short Wave team talks about the surprising benefits of small talk, more humane ways to kill lobsters, and an ancient flood that may have helped create the Grand Canyon. Regina G. Barber
National Georgia jail uses drones to block dangerous deliveries to inmates The Fulton County jail in Georgia is using drones to intercept deliveries of dangerous contraband to inmates. The drones are made by Flock, a company under scrutiny for its surveillance reach. Chamian Cruz
Pope Leo vs. The Trump Administration Pope Leo speaks out again about war and peace in a back and forth with President Trump, while the U.S. House speaker and vice president appear to question Leo's understanding of Catholic theology. Jason DeRose
Law & Courts California Attorney General Rob Bonta praises Live Nation verdict NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about Wednesday's verdict in the Live Nation trial. Justine Kenin
National These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA Los Jornaleros Del Norte play protest songs whose lyrics reflect the hopes and struggles of undocumented workers as they evade immigration agents patrolling the streets. Adrian Florido
What's at stake in Somalia Somalia's population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food. Fatma Tanis
Actor Bob Odenkirk talks about a near-death experience On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Actor Bob Odenkirk talks about a near-death experience. Rachel Martin
Politics Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pien Huang
Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Mariners, Indoor Plants, SIFF SFF SFF, and more! Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows. Jason Burrows
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire A ceasefire in Lebanon was an Iranian condition for continuing talks with the U.S. to end that war. Kat Lonsdorf