Morning Edition
Every weekday for over three decades, Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.
Episodes
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The significance of the lethal cyberattacks Israel is accused of carrying out
The explosions in Lebanon are the latest in a series of lethal attacks attributed to Israel, and carried out against its leading enemies in their heavily guarded capitals.
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is not endorsing a presidential candidate
Labor unions have been active in the presidential campaign this cycle, but the Teamsters -- a large, prominent union -- says it won't endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Why?
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Why 'Beast Games' contestants are suing MrBeast and Amazon
The highest-earning YouTuber, MrBeast, is facing a lawsuit after contestants on his Amazon reality show claimed he mistreated them. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with "Variety" reporter Todd Spangler.
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Chemicals from food packaging leach into food -- affecting people’s health
A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some -- including BPA, phthalates and PFAS -- have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.
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Examining whether a U.S. ban on TikTok would be censorship
Is the U.S. banning TikTok essentially censorship? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with an attorney whose firm filed a petition on behalf of a TikTok creator seeking to stop the U.S. ban.
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Jimmy Carter, who's about to turn 100 years old, gets another award
Former President Jimmy Carter receives one more award -- this time for his writing. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to his grandson Jason Carter.
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China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of shrinking, aging economy
China is to gradually raise the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 16, 2024.)
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Georgia's largest teacher organization shares policy recommendations after shooting
Teachers in Georgia are getting ready to lobby for school safety following a deadly school shooting that killed two teachers and two students earlier this month.
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Prolific songwriter and musician John David 'JD' Souther dies at 78
Singer-songwriter JD Souther -- who co-wrote hits for The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many others within Southern California's fruitful country-rock scene -- has died at age 78.
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Morning news brief
For a second day devices were turned into bombs in Lebanon. The explosions are the latest in a series of attacks attributed to Israel. The Teamsters are not endorsing a 2024 presidential candidate.
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Shaboozey's hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' just logged its 10th week at No. 1
A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.
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Secret Service is back in the spotlight after an apparent attempt on Trump's life
The second apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is raising more questions about the Secret Service. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.