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Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Joe Veyera

This week… Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

Politics

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files

Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release.

Politics

In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump

The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December.

Politics

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.

World

Fire at Swiss resort bar kills 40 people, injures over 100

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.

World

Ukrainians remember broken 1994 security promises as it negotiates with Russia

Ukrainians recall their country giving up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for international security promises that weren't kept. They don't want a repeat in their current negotiations with Russia.

National

AI data centers use a lot of electricity. How it could affect your power bill

AI data centers require incredible amounts of energy to run. NPR's Planet Money investigates how that demand for power might affect your electric bills.