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Politics In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders. Elena Moore
National Morning news brief John Bolton, President Trump's national security adviser turned vocal critic, has been indicted, Ukrainian president to meet with Trump in D.C. Friday, Gaza begins the long road to reconstruction. Leila Fadel
National Federal employees in 3 states share how the shutdown is affecting their work Morning Edition visits three states -- Maine, Kansas, and Wisconsin -- to hear how the government shutdown is affecting federal employees and the Americans who rely on their work. Selena Simmons-Duffin
World The long road to Gaza's recovery begins amid rubble, ruin and security risks With 90% of building damaged or destroyed, no funds and unexploded bombs buried beneath debris, Gaza faces immense obstacles as it begins the first steps toward reconstruction. Steve Inskeep
World What will it take to rebuild Gaza? The U.N. Development Programme is helping clear debris and rebuild infrastructure in Gaza. NPR speaks with Jaco Cilliers who helps lead the project. Leila Fadel
World China's leaders to discuss economic outlook next week amid rising U.S. tensions As economic strains and pressure with the U.S. builds, China's Communist Party leaders will meet next week to discuss the country's economic path forward. Sherisse Pham
World Ukrainian president to meet with Trump Friday to request long-range weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., Friday. He wants U.S. weapons that can reach farther inside Russia to put pressure on Moscow to end the war. Leila Fadel
World Former ambassador to Russia talks about the future of the Russia-Ukraine war President Trump scored a win in Gaza, but can he do the same in Ukraine? NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses the future of the Russia-Ukraine war with Michael McFaul, the former ambassador to Russia. Steve Inskeep
World Analysts say the U.S. military buildup near Venezuela echoes gunboat diplomacy era The White House cites drug enforcement, but analysts say the military buildup just off the coast of Venezuela recalls a return to gunboat diplomacy. Eyder Peralta
Weekend Warmup for Oct 17-20 Meet Me Here presents KUOW's Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows. Jason Burrows