Friday, 2 October 2026
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NPR News · 09:00
The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes? ↗After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington. (Image credit: Tom Williams)
NPR News · 09:00
He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi ↗The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.
NPR News · 09:00
Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Asia ↗Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia. (Image credit: AMAURY PAUL)
NPR News · 09:01
Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows ↗Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears? (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
NPR News · 10:25
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate ↗The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike – who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday – has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S. (Image credit: George Walker IV)
NPR News · 10:30
San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve? ↗San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
NPR News · 11:00
Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas? ↗Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller. (Image credit: David Za…
NPR News · 11:22
Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government ↗New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
NPR News · 13:54
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark ↗U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
NPR News · 14:37
Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA' ↗NAZA is filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, where Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham conducted one-on-one interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel.'/> NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi , Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems accept…
NPR News · 18:16
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work? ↗The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions. (Image credit: U.S. Office of Foreign Assistance)
NPR News · 18:43
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters ↗The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year. (Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis)
NPR News · 19:22
Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains ↗Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism. (Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)
NPR News · 21:44
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms ↗Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)