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Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political. : It's Been a Minute
How do romantic tropes and fantasies impact how you understand politics?You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.Brittany is joined by Netta Baker, Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover
The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online.
How the midterms are shaping up: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest immigration enforcement news from Minneapolis, Washington and beyond.
Edison, N.J., water main break leaves dozens of home, businesses without service
Science foundation targets National Center for Atmospheric Research for breakup
A letter from the federal agency opens the door to privatizing the Boulder research center.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing
Exclusive: VC firm Rock Health considering biotech investments
The San Francisco firm has invested almost exclusively in digital health for 15 years.
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 789 cases, surpassing Texas
The ongoing outbreak has spread to at least 3 other states, sending hundreds of people into quarantine.
Social media's mental health reckoning
Meta and YouTube face a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm young people.
Bay Area health care workers hold vigil for Alex Pretti
Health care stocks rocked by proposed Medicare Advantage rates
The proposal threatens revenue and margins in a core profit engine for major health insurers.
Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it
It's never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are involved in sports betting. To learn more, we want to hear from you about your betting experiences.
Eat Street businesses in Minneapolis aim to balance care, survival in wake of Alex Pretti killing
Des Moines matcha business combines plants and green tea
Green Finds Cafe is a new matcha pop-up business in town.
NOCD acquires Rebound Health
The move signals virtual behavioral health companies are starting to adopt the platform approach that has become popular in other digital health segments.
NOCD acquires Rebound Health
The move signals virtual behavioral health companies are starting to adopt the platform approach that has become popular in other digital health segments.
Fear of ICE is driving patients away from medical care
Health workers say many patients aren't coming in for necessary care out of fear they'll be detained by federal agents.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Many Obamacare enrollees have switched to cheaper bronze plans. Here's why that could be risky.
Bronze plans — the lowest tier of Affordable Care Act coverage — offer lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs.
Models that improve on their own are AI's next big thing
The move could provide fresh acceleration to AI's capabilities, but also introduces new areas of risk.
CALIFORNIA'S UNFINISHED BUSINESS | Lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions
New program offers rebates for home and business owners who install heat pumps
Prioritizing bone health critical to healthy aging, doctors say. Here's how tennis and other sports can help.
Minneapolis and Washington respond to another DHS shooting: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration's media playbook for these incidents.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda
Dozens of CDC databases are not being updated — most related to vaccines, study finds
The agency plays a key role in tracking the disease spread and vaccination rates. Last year, it seemed to back away from some of that work, according to new research.
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis and prompted bipartisan calls for investigation. We discuss whether the incident could mark a turning point for the president.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'
Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.
Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far
Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers across California go on strike calling for new contracts
Trump strikes a positive tone on Tim Walz after phone call with the Minnesota governor
Trump's post marks a noticeable shift in the way he’s referred to Walz, whom he's repeatedly criticized for not cooperating with his administration.
Chicago TV sports shakeup: Lou Canellis jumps from Fox 32 to NBC 5
The big move shifts the local landscape.
‘ICE OUT’ pins, political panels and a punch: How Sundance Film Fest grappled with Minnesota news
There's a long history of activism at Sundance. But this year, politics weren't top of mind until news that federal agents had fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
Axios House: Trust presents the biggest challenge in health care AI, industry leaders say
Leaders in the health care and tech space said transparency, feedback and narrative play a crucial role in building provider and patient trust in AI
This San Francisco phone lets you call a Texas Republican
Calls between strangers are revealing how small talk can bridge big political gaps.
Extreme sports stars aim for world records at Mesa's Revel Surf Park
Colby Raha will attempt a 300-foot motorbike jump and record-breaking quarter pipe ride.
The health care hiring boom is losing steam
Cuts to federal health programs, AI automation and rising costs are making health systems and other employers level off hiring.
Exclusive: OpenAI wants to be a scientific research partner
AI is increasingly being used as a research collaborator for mathematicians and scientists.
Health officials team with a soccer tournament for cervical cancer vaccination for African girls
For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination
Business jet with 8 on board crashes during takeoff in Maine
The condition of the eight was unavailable. The twin-engine jet took off from Bangor airport when it went down, according to the FAA.
Political fallout grows after Minnesota shooting
With lawmakers in Congress divided after Saturday’s fatal shooting involving federal officers in Minneapolis, Democrats are now threatening to vote against funding the Department of Homeland Security, as a deadline to fund the government looms, threatening a potential shutdown. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports.
Striking NYC nurses, hospitals reach agreement to maintain health care benefits
Trump administration goes after Second Amendment rights in justifying Minneapolis shooting
A number of pro-gun rights Republicans pushed back on the administration's argument that Alex Pretti was dangerous because he had a gun. Pretti was legally licensed to carry one.
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fat
'We're having a moral debate': Walz calls to put politics aside after Alex Pretti shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on President Donald Trump to pull federal agents from the state one day after Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man, was shot and killed by a border patrol agent. Walz said the discussion over federal agents in the state had become a "moral debate."
Health Watch: Cancer death rates under 50 declining as fluoride deemed safe for infant birth weight
Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died
The NFC championship game could be the greatest NFL playoff matchup of all time
According to the advanced metric DVOA, this the best game between two playoff teams of the last 47 years.
Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
Denver mother fed up over health and safety concerns at luxury apartment complex
Minneapolis business owners react to another deadly shooting by federal agents: "A neighbor was murdered"
Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis again led tensions to boil over as local, state and national leaders weighed in with conflicting accounts of how the situation unfolded
Massachusetts business Amelia Rose Jewelry shares possible heartfelt Valentine's Day gifts
Yes, alcohol is bad for you. But could it make us less lonely?
When the Trump administration changed the dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption, it fueled a debate over whether booze helps Americans connect.
Justice Department investigating a growing number of Trump political foes
The office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the latest to be added to the lengthy list of Trump critics who are under investigation.
High School Sports Rally: East Ridge athlete continues family legacy
New state law can help revive Oakland's Jack London Square, open doors for small businesses
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
Minnesota businesses close in solidarity with anti-ICE protestors, but keep working to feed them
The long view on Trump and Europe: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a conversation with Ken Burns.
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat : The NPR Politics Podcast
It was another busy week in politics. We discuss former special counsel Jack Smith’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee — the first time he testified publicly about his investigations into President Trump — and Trump’s announcement of a new “framework” related to Greenland.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Investors and analysts aren't worried about OpenAI in health care
A cadre of AI-focused health tech startups are focusing on specialty data to create a moat.
Video Health officials warn of carbon monoxide danger ahead of winter storm
The American Red Cross warns that carbon monoxide poisoning and fires are the primary hazards when using portable generators. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt discusses how to stay safe.
Haiti's transitional council deepens political chaos by voting to oust the prime minister
A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has announced that a majority of the panel has voted to fire the country’s embattled Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as the country’s political chaos deepens
Video Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase for alleged 'political' account closures
President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, alleging the bank closed his accounts for "political and social motivations," according to a court filing.
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis
In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.
Sacramento County sees fewer food vendor complaints during first year of new regulations
Sacramento County gets hundreds of complaints each year over roadside food vendors, and it's now been a year since county leaders passed new regulations designed to crack down on those businesses illegally selling food.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Jan. 22, 2026
The domestic politics of Trump's foreign policy: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vice President JD Vance goes to Minneapolis.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils small business technology fund
Denver Health doctor talks about importance of early detection for cervical cancer
Health insurance CEOs grilled on high costs of care in back-to-back House hearings
During the hearings, Republicans and Democrats also blamed each other for soaring health care costs.
White House and China finalize deal to sell control of U.S. TikTok business to investors backed by Trump administration
The popular short-form video platform has been subject to years of scrutiny across the political aisle in the U.S. over its Chinese ownership.
U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization, but still owes money
U.S. severs ties with WHO, raising concerns about flu epidemics
Health officials haven't committed to an upcoming meeting with the World Health Organization that will select flu strains for next season's shots.
Advocates say Senate Bill 4 puts mental health funding at risk
Supporters say that's not the intention, but advocates and some lawmakers are concerned.
Businesses in Minneapolis are planning to close Friday to protest ICE
The planned protest will take place amid a robust mobilization against immigration actions in the state.
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.
A vaccine trial is called 'unethical' and a 'unique' opportunity. Is it on or off?
The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate.
Napa County child confirmed to have measles in county's first case since 2012
AI and robots can already help with medical care, Dr. Oz says
Oz said AI and robotics can be part of the solution for parts of America that don't have access to critical care.
Industrial rezoning near Ankeny clears hurdle
The Polk County Zoning Commission recommended that supervisors deny the request.
Eligibility for New York's Essential Plan changes this year. Here's what health care advocates want you to know.
2016 was Cleveland's most unforgettable sports year
An NBA championship, a World Series for the ages and a UFC belt, all in a whirlwind few months.
Why health insurers face new pressure from GOP on affordability
Policymakers would have to address underlying drivers of health costs to really do something about high premiums.
Health insurance CEOs to appear before House committees as premiums soar
The back-to-back hearings come as President Donald Trump and Republicans face criticism about health care costs.
Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.
US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country
The U.S. has warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the first time in a decade