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World How the U.S. has changed its approach to foreign aid this year This year saw the dismantling of USAID, the United States' premier aid agency. What was the impact and what does the future of U.S. foreign aid look like in the health realm? Scott Simon
Ian McEwan discusses his new novel, 'What We Can Know' In the future, Britain is partly submerged by rising seas. What do people remember of the past? NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Ian McEwan about his novel, "What We Can Know." Scott Simon
Politics Week in Politics: 2025 politics overview; a look ahead at midterms President Trump began the year with huge plans and a GOP in lockstep, but heading into 2026 there are cracks in his support that could affect how much his administration gets done. Scott Simon
Sports Saturday Sports: the rise of sports gambling; looking back at this year's games NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant look back on the year in sports, from the the rise of sports gambling to the most momentous games of 2025. Scott Simon
Television What to expect from the finale of the icy-hot romance series, 'Heated Rivalry' NPR's Scott Simon talks to Washington Post reporter Rachel Kurzius about "Heated Rivalry," the romance series about hockey players falling in love. The finale is streaming now. Scott Simon
World Myanmar is holding its first elections in five years Myanmar's is holding its first elections since the military seized power five years ago. It could give the military junta more legitimacy. Scott Simon
Science ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. Jon Hamilton
World Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. The Associated Press
World Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham' Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. Michael Sullivan
Fresh Air Weekend: Billy Strings and Laufey After losing his mother to an overdose in June, music became a source of catharsis for Strings. Laufey was an "odd fish" in native Iceland. Now she's a Grammy Award-winning jazz-pop star.
