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- Trump Cabinet, DHS Funding, CPAC, Trump and Iran
- Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial
- 82nd Airborne Deployment, Israel Threatens Lebanon Invasion, DHS Funding Negotiations
- Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines
- Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports
- The Betrayal of Trans Troops
- On the Iranian Border, More Military on the Way, Warm Western Winter
- Israel and Iran Trade Airstrikes, Trump Meets Japan PM, Kharg Island Future
- Iran Attacks Energy Targets, DHS Confirmation Hearing, Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations
- Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates
Embedded
- Alternate Realities: Double or Nothing
- The Harvard Plan: The Endless Frontier
- The Harvard Plan: Jay & Alan
- The Harvard Plan: And so it begins…
- Alternate Realities: A Question for Listeners
- Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media
- The Network: Saint-o-tec
- Introducing "The Network" from NPR and Futuro Media
- Alternate Realities: Facing the Facts
- Alternate Realities: Down the Rabbit Hole
The NPR Politics Podcast
- Will record TSA wait times spur a DHS funding deal?
- In Iran, Trump is both escalating and deescalating
- Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat
- Trump's name and face are on all the things
- What's the Trump administration's strategy in Iran?
- Sparks fly at DHS confirmation hearing, but Trump’s pick clears committee
- After Trump’s push, Senate debates the ‘SAVE America Act,’ but can it pass?
- The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future
- Is there a link between political violence and leaders’ rhetoric?
- Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?
Talk and Interview
Fresh Air
- America's first AI-fueled war is unfolding. How'd we get here?
- Bryan Stevenson says facing our racist past is a path, not punishment
- Will President Trump act on his threat to take Cuba?
- Riz Ahmed is chasing acceptance in 'Bait'
- Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford
- ‘Jury Duty’ star James Marden / Remembering Roy Book Binder
- Jill Scott is in her ‘auntie’ era
- The Blitz, romance, and time-traveling fascists
- Could the Iran war lead to WWIII?
- The tumultuous life of Stephen Sondheim
Science Friday
- Move over, vibe-coding. Vibe-proving is here for math
- Is Punch the monkey really just like us?
- Could bird flu still spark a pandemic?
- The secret powers of flowers
- Apple: trying to think different for 50 years
- ‘Project Hail Mary’ brings a new kind of alien to the big screen
- Building a digital ant gallery, from the ground up
- The heaviness and (not) hope of climate change
- Could a ‘digital twin’ help you get better health care?
- Who uses Farmers’ Almanacs? + Zebra finch home design
1A
- The Environmental Cost Of War
- The Plight Of The U.S. Postal Service
- The Evolution Of The American Housing Crisis
- 'If You Can Keep It': How Trump Deals With Foreign Adversaries
- The News Roundup For March 20, 2026
- 'In Good Health': Why Is Colorectal Cancer Affecting Generations Differently?
- What The Future Holds For FEMA In North Carolina
- The Role Of Diplomacy In The War With Iran
- 'If You Can Keep It': What Trump Owes Congress
- The News Roundup For March 13, 2026
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
- The might and magic of human muscles
- Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz
- Inside the breakdown of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks
- Are we witnessing the death of expertise?
- The Jackpod: The ties that bind
- The 'universal language' of rhythm
- Why Trump wants to ‘take’ Cuba
- The view of the Iran war from abroad
- Iran's new leader: 'His father on steroids'
- Israel’s endgame in Iran
Latino USA
- Maria Grever: Remembering the Musical Genius You Didn’t Know You Knew
- La Brega: A 1902 Deportation Case That Reverberates Today
- “It Was Time”: Dolores Huerta’s First Interview After “Devastating” Cesar Chavez Expose
- ‘Demographic Paranoia’: Jelani Cobb on ICE, Race, and the Importance of History
- The Tuba's Emancipation: Unknown History, Magic, and Lessons From the World of Band
- Los Oscars Are Back: Sinners, Battles, and Secret Agents
- Six Weeks and One Day: A Day Inside an Atlanta Abortion Clinic
- 'Testing Grounds': How the U.S.-Mexico Border and Honduras Help Explain Immigration Enforcement Today
- USA Under Trump: The Mass Detention Economy and the Fight for Democracy
- Born in Exile: Ana Tijoux on Music and Resistance
Music
NPR Music
- New Music Friday: The best albums out March 27
- Alt.Latino: Songs she loves: Sofia Rei and the magic of the human voice
- Our latest mix of the best new songs out now includes a stunning live version of Bon Iver’s “Heavenly Father,” a track the band originally wrote for the 2014 film <em>Wish I Was Here</em>, but never made available to stream before now. We’ve also got a stirring new ballad from Tori Amos, Luxembourg indie rocker Francis of Delirium (who assures us this is, in fact, a beautiful life), the long-awaited (if complicated) return of influential metal band Neurosis and more.<br/><br/>NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.<br/><br/>(00:00) Intro<br/><br/>(01:41) Bon Iver: “Heavenly Father” from <em>VOLUMES: ONE (SELECTIONS FROM MUSIC CONCERTS 2019-2023)</em><br/><br/>(08:25) Souled American: “Freeing Wheels” from <em>Sanctions</em><br/><br/>(13:58) Francis of Delirium: “It’s a Beautiful Life” from <em>Run, Run Pure Beauty</em><br/><br/>(20:28) Tara Clerkin Trio: “Somewhere Good” from <em>Somewhere Good</em><br/><br/>(28:58) Tori Amos: “Stronger Together” from <em>In Times of Dragons</em><br/><br/>(35:36) Neurosis: “Untethered” from <em>An Undying Love for a Burning World</em><br/><br/>Support the show with a review on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345"target="_blank" > Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8"target="_blank" >Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend!<br/><br/>Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: <a href="mailto:allsongs@npr.org"target="_blank" >allsongs@npr.org</a><br><br/><br/>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/>Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
- Interview: Mitski
- New Music Friday: The best albums out March 20
- Alt.Latino: A Tejano master gets his flowers. Plus, Yahritza y Su Esencia returns
- We check back in with our running list of the best songs of the week, including Olivia Rodrigo’s cover of The Magnetic Fields classic “The Book of Love,” Noah Kahan’s anthemic new single “Porch Light,” one of Aldous Harding’s boldest songs to date and more. <br/><br/>NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.<br/><br/>(00:00) Intro<br/><br/>(01:29) Noah Kahan: “Porch Light” from ‘The Great Divide’<br/><br/>(09:09) Olivia Rodrigo: “The Book of Love” from ‘Help (2)’<br/><br/>(16:48) Ages and Ages: “Feel Amazing” from ‘Fine Thanks and You’<br/><br/>(24:30) Aldous Harding: “One Stop” from ‘Train on the Island’<br/><br/>(31:23) Ryan Lott: “Discontent” from ‘Marathon’ <br/><br/>(38:20) underscores: “Tell Me (U Want It)” from ‘U’<br/><br/>Support the show with a review on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345"target="_blank" > Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8"target="_blank" >Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend!<br>Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: <a href="mailto:allsongs@npr.org"target="_blank" >allsongs@npr.org</a><br/><br/>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/>Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
- Interview: Kacey Musgraves on her new album, 'Middle of Nowhere'
- New Music Friday: The best albums out March 13
- Alt.Latino: If the singer falls silent, life falls silent: Female power anthems
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
- Langhorne Slim on his latest album, 'The Dreamin’ Kind'
- The Nude Party on their latest album, 'Look Who's Back'
- Acadiana Music Showcase: Malentina
- Lyn Collins encoded 'a bit of the future' into 'Think (About It)'
- Ratboys on their latest album, 'Singin' to an Empty Chair'
- 50 years into his career, Vince Gill feels at the top of his game
- Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing profound grief
- Kashus Culpepper's first 'Act' started just 6 years ago, when he picked up a guitar
- Acadiana Music Showcase: Andrina Turenne
- Cate Le Bon didn't want to write about heartbreak. She did it anyways.
From the Top
- Prokofiev, Flute Fantasies & the San Diego Youth Symphony
- Mozart, Marimba & Young Musicians from San Diego
- Brilliant 9-Year-Old Pianist & More with Orli Shaham
- Four Handed Mozart with Orli Shaham
- Victor Wooten, Bach, & Gospel Marching Band
- Beethoven to Bluegrass and Special Guest Victor Wooten
- Taaffe Zwilich Violin Fantasy and Flute Ballade
- Barber to Ballroom Dancing
- Self-Taught Violinist and Young Composer
- Ravel and Multifaceted Cellist
Fresh Air
- America's first AI-fueled war is unfolding. How'd we get here?
- Bryan Stevenson says facing our racist past is a path, not punishment
- Will President Trump act on his threat to take Cuba?
- Riz Ahmed is chasing acceptance in 'Bait'
- Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford
- ‘Jury Duty’ star James Marden / Remembering Roy Book Binder
- Jill Scott is in her ‘auntie’ era
- The Blitz, romance, and time-traveling fascists
- Could the Iran war lead to WWIII?
- The tumultuous life of Stephen Sondheim
Fun and Sports
Fresh Air
- America's first AI-fueled war is unfolding. How'd we get here?
- Bryan Stevenson says facing our racist past is a path, not punishment
- Will President Trump act on his threat to take Cuba?
- Riz Ahmed is chasing acceptance in 'Bait'
- Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford
- ‘Jury Duty’ star James Marden / Remembering Roy Book Binder
- Jill Scott is in her ‘auntie’ era
- The Blitz, romance, and time-traveling fascists
- Could the Iran war lead to WWIII?
- The tumultuous life of Stephen Sondheim