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Arts & Life

Seizures, broken spines and vomiting: Scientific testing that helped facilitate D-Day

Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance says British scientists submitted themselves to experiments that would be considered unethical today. Her book is Chamber Divers. Originally broadcast April, 10 2024.

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Nathalie Graham

This week… We finally have a winner in the hotly-contested mayor's race. Washington's chain restaurants are charging you more than anywhere else. And Sound Transit has a new merch drop - just in time for the holidays. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

Politics

White House dismisses release of Epstein documents as a distraction from Democrats

The White House dismissed the release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents as a distraction by Democrats and maintained President Trump has done nothing wrong, but it's been a tough issue to shake.

National

NYU law professor talks about the fallout from the release of Epstein documents

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York University law professor Ryan Goodman about the fallout over the latest release of documents from the Epstein estate.

National

North Carolina sheriff on the deployment of Border Patrol agents in Charlotte

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, who says federal officials alerted him that Border Patrol agents are heading to Charlotte.

Business

BBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation

The BBC has apologized to President Trump for the way it edited his Jan. 6, 2021 speech but says it won't pay compensation. Trump has threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.

National

As social media grows more toxic, college athletes ask themselves: Is it worth it?

Building a social media brand has helped enrich players. But constant harassment — fueled in part by sports gambling — has come to outweigh potential income. Now, staying "regular" is the goal.