News
Up First from NPR: Birthright Citizenship Arguments, Trump's Mideast Trip, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed divided as justices heard arguments debating how lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Trump heads back to Washington after four days of pomp in the Middle East. The first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean Combs featured testimony alleging a pattern of control and violence.<br/><br/><em>Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? </em><a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to the Up First newsletter.<br/><br/>Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Jacob Ganz, Roberta Rampton, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ana Perez, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.</em> <em>We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis, and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. </em><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>
The NPR Politics Podcast: Roundup: Trump visits the Middle East
President Trump took his first major trip abroad this week, visiting the Middle East and signing business deals. We talk about what happened. <br/><br/>Then, the Department of Justice is pursuing charges against non-citizens alleged to have voted illegally in the 2024 election. It comes as President Trump tries to change national policies concerning voter identification. <br/><br/>This podcast: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.<br/><br/><em>The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.<br/><br/>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 </em><a href="http://plus.npr.org/politics"><em>plus.npr.org/politics</em></a><em>.</em><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>
Talk and Interview
Fresh Air: Zombies Frontman Colin Blunstone
There's a new documentary about the '60s British band The Zombies. It's called 'Hung Up on a Dream' and it's streaming on Amazon Prime. We're listening back to Terry's 1998 interview with lead singer of The Zombies, Colin Blunstone. The band had a reputation for being clean cut and well mannered. "People want rascals and rogues and naughty boys. So in a way, I think that it went against us a bit," he said.<br/><br/>Also, we remember actor/director James Foley. He directed <em>Glengarry Glen Ross</em>.<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>
Science Friday: Lesser Prairie Chicken May Lose Endangered Species Status
<p>The lesser prairie chicken was granted endangered species status in 2023. Now the Department of the Interior is moving to <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lesser-prairie-chicken-endangered-status/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri?" target="_blank">revoke those protections</a>. What can this bird known for its flamboyant courtship rituals tell us about the Trump administration’s approach to environmental policy and protections for endangered species? </p><p>Host Flora Lichtman is joined by Producer Shoshannah Buxbaum and <i>Vox</i> environmental reporter Benji Jones to talk about his reporting on the <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lesser-prairie-chicken-endangered-status/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri?" target="_blank">lesser prairie chicken</a> and other science stories of the week including, Trump supporters in the wind energy sector, at-home cervical cancer screening, a new fossil from an ancient bird ancestor, the latest brood of cicadas emerging, and how flamingos eat with their heads upside down underwater. </p><p>Guests:<br />Benji Jones, environmental correspondent at <i>Vox</i><br />Shoshannah Buxbaum, producer at Science Friday</p><p><i>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on </i><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lesser-prairie-chicken-endangered-status/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri?" target="_blank"><i>sciencefriday.com.</i></a></p> <p><p><a href="https://pod.link/73329284" target="_blank"><i>Subscribe to this podcast.</i></a><i> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, </i><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank"><i><strong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters</strong></i></a><i>.</i></p></p>
1A: The News Roundup For May 16, 2025
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case about President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. House Republicans unveil a bill to cut congressional spending.<br/><br/>The U.S. and China hammer out a trade deal that reduces tariffs for 90 days. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, announcing a slew of economic deals and partnerships. But back home, a luxury jet from the Qatari government takes over the headlines.<br/><br/>Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? <a href="https://the1a.org/">Connect</a> with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.<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>
On Point | Podcast: Protecting from harm or censorship? Policing educational material in Texas
<p>Texas state legislature just passed a bill that would send doctors, teachers, librarians and more to jail if they provide kids with "harmful" materials. But who decides what's harmful, and what's not?</p>
Latino USA: 'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
<p>After World War II, Puerto Ricans began settling in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, drawn by economic opportunities among Mennonite farming communities. Several generations later, they’re honoring their history and reclaiming their identity as “Dutchiricans” within the Mennonite church—and beyond. </p><p>Today, the story of a Dutchirican matriarch —from her family’s migration from Puerto Rico to their adoption of the Mennonite faith— and how spirituality, work, and resilience forged a new cultural identity.</p><p><strong>Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. </strong></p><p><strong>Follow the show to get every episode.</strong> </p><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@futuromedia"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LatinoUSA"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>. Subscribe to our </strong><a href="https://www.futuromediagroup.org/subscribe/"><strong>newsletter</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p> Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus.
Music
All Songs Considered: New Music Friday: The best albums out May 16
Tune-Yards. Aminé. Lido Pimienta. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and <a href="https://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/ro-wyldeflower-contreras">KCRW's Ro "Wyldeflower"</a> Contreras give you a quick roundup of the most exciting albums out May 16.<br/><br/>Featured albums:<br/><br/>• Aminé, '13 Months of Sunshine' (<a href="https://lnk.to/YclHIzw2">Stream</a>)<br/><br/>• Guitarricadelafuente, 'Spanish Leather' (<a href="https://lnk.to/v2yyMzoH">Stream</a>)<br/><br/>• Tune-Yards, 'Better Dreaming' (<a href="https://lnk.to/W6TOGTzS">Stream</a>)<br/><br/>• Rico Nasty, 'LETHAL' (<a href="https://lnk.to/T4x43W9m">Stream</a>)<br/><br/>• Lido Pimienta, 'La Belleza' (<a href="https://lnk.to/057vqOJv">Stream</a>)<br/><br/>See our long list of albums out May 16 and sample more than 80 albums via our New Music Friday playlists on <a href="https://www.npr.org/g-s1-66555">npr.org</a>.<br/><br/>Credits<br>Host: Stephen Thompson<br>Guest: Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras, KCRW<br>Producer: Simon Rentner<br>Editors: Otis Hart and Elle Mannion<br>Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed<br>Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins<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>
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast: To make their country record, Julien Baker and Torres had to lean on each other
Both raised in the South, the duo tapped into a familiar sound for <em>Send a Prayer My Way.</em><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>
Fresh Air: Zombies Frontman Colin Blunstone
There's a new documentary about the '60s British band The Zombies. It's called 'Hung Up on a Dream' and it's streaming on Amazon Prime. We're listening back to Terry's 1998 interview with lead singer of The Zombies, Colin Blunstone. The band had a reputation for being clean cut and well mannered. "People want rascals and rogues and naughty boys. So in a way, I think that it went against us a bit," he said.<br/><br/>Also, we remember actor/director James Foley. He directed <em>Glengarry Glen Ross</em>.<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>
Fun and Sports
Fresh Air: Zombies Frontman Colin Blunstone
There's a new documentary about the '60s British band The Zombies. It's called 'Hung Up on a Dream' and it's streaming on Amazon Prime. We're listening back to Terry's 1998 interview with lead singer of The Zombies, Colin Blunstone. The band had a reputation for being clean cut and well mannered. "People want rascals and rogues and naughty boys. So in a way, I think that it went against us a bit," he said.<br/><br/>Also, we remember actor/director James Foley. He directed <em>Glengarry Glen Ross</em>.<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>