News
Up First from NPR: Syria's Relationship With Israel, Birthright Citizenship, Trump's Big Bill
President Trump did not make normalizing relations with Israel a condition for dropping sanctions against Syria, raising questions about how the two neighbors must navigate an unclear future. The Supreme Court hears historic arguments in a case challenging the constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship. House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package they hope to advance by the end of next week.<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, Carrie Kahn, Kelsey Snell, 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: SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship Case
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to prevent children born in the U.S. to parents in the country without legal authorization from obtaining citizenship. On his second day in office, lawsuits were filed to block the order, citing the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case today, and we break down what happened. <br/><br/>This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political correspondent Susan Davis, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.<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: Navigating The 'Wellness' Epidemic
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self-care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in <em>How to Be Well. <br/><br/></em>Also, Justin Chang reviews the Chinese film <em>Caught by the Tides</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: Tracking The Hidden Dangers Of Fighting Fires
<p>Firefighting is a career with an inherent cancer risk, but a full understanding of what those risks are has been elusive. An important registry designed to help understand the link between <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/firefighter-cancer-registry-breeding-disease-resistant-trees/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank">firefighters and cancer</a> was taken offline on April 1 because of federal cuts, then restored six weeks later. Host Flora Lichtman discusses this with firefighter health researcher Sara Jahnke and reporter Murphy Woodhouse from Boise State Public Radio and the Mountain West News Bureau. </p><p>Plus, pests and pathogens are ravaging keystone tree species in forests across the country. Flora discusses the innovative science behind <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/breeding-pest-resistant-trees/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri?" target="_blank">breeding pest-resistant trees</a> with Leigh Greenwood from The Nature Conservancy.</p><p><i>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on </i><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/firefighter-cancer-registry-breeding-disease-resistant-trees/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank"><i>sciencefriday.com</i></a><i>.</i></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 State Of The Supreme Court
June is around the corner. It means the end of the Supreme Court's term, and with it, decisions on its most high-profile, high-stakes cases. <br/><br/>That's the "what" of the Court's work – but how does the Court decide its cases today? One book tries to answer that. <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: The Jackpod: Stephen Miller and the wages of ostracism
<p>On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the life and experiences of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and their connection with Trumpism.</p>
On Point | Podcast: India and Pakistan on the brink of war. Again.
<p>A ceasefire deal has put a pause on conflict between India and Pakistan. But experts say the two nuclear powers have a lot to work out if the Kashmir region is to move toward long-term peace.</p>
Music
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast: Benjamin Booker isn't afraid to sit in discomfort on 'LOWER'
Booker examines racism, gun violence and the dark side of human nature on his first album in eight years.<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: Navigating The 'Wellness' Epidemic
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self-care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in <em>How to Be Well. <br/><br/></em>Also, Justin Chang reviews the Chinese film <em>Caught by the Tides</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: Navigating The 'Wellness' Epidemic
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self-care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in <em>How to Be Well. <br/><br/></em>Also, Justin Chang reviews the Chinese film <em>Caught by the Tides</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>