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Arts & Life Just because she won a Nobel doesn't mean Malala didn't break some rules in college In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize. In Finding My Way, she writes about her life at Oxford and beyond. Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Movies Undercover documentary reveals Russia's propaganda efforts after invasion of Ukraine "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," a film made secretly by a teacher in Russia, shows the propaganda efforts in a country at war. Charles Maynes
Environment Volunteers collect pine needles to help figure out how PFAS get into the environment There's increasing concern about PFAS, the substances commonly called forever chemicals found throughout the environment. Now volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles throughout the state in an effort to help researchers determine how PFAS find their way in water, soil, and air when there seems to be no obvious source Kirsti Marohn
National Thousands watch live stream of Maine family's food pantry for deer A three-generation family in Maine set up a camera to capture their deer-feeding station. Thousands watch online as hundreds of white-tailed deer enjoy the food at Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer. Hosts
World Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone strike, threatens to harden peace stance Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin's homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks. Leila Fadel
World Morning news brief Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss next phase of Gaza peace plan, Russia threatens to harden stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine attempted strike, the impact of DOGE in 2025. Leila Fadel
World A professor breaks down Russia's negotiating tactics with Ukraine Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York's New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine. Michel Martin
World More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370 Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries. Jennifer Pak
New book explores the world of Palantir's CEO and the rise of the surveillance state Author Michael Steinberger talks about "The Philosopher in the Valley," which explores the world of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and one of Silicon Valley's most powerful surveillance companies. Steve Inskeep
Arts & Life Who — and what — Seattle and Washington lost in 2025 Seattle and Washington state endured their share of losses in 2025, from the Mariners falling just short of their first World Series appearance to devastating December floods that left many without homes and thousands without power. As we get ready for 2026, it's worth taking stock of what we left behind in 2025. Stephen Howie