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Up First from NPR: Escalating Attacks Between US & Iran, Inflation Hits Three-Year High, World Cup Opens
The U.S. unleashed a second straight night of strikes on Iran with President Trump saying Iran is taking too long to negotiate, as Iran fires back at U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan and Trump reveals U.S. efforts to help oil tankers slip past the Iranian blockade. <br>Inflation jumped to its highest level in more than three years last month, largely driven by soaring gas prices since the war with Iran began, leaving many families like Emily Inlow in Kentucky struggling as wages fail to keep pace with rising costs.<br>And the 2026 World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, the world’s biggest sporting event already shadowed by protests, geopolitical tensions, and disputes over which teams and fans can even enter the United States.<br/><br/><em>Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? </em><a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news"target="_blank" >Subscribe</a><em> to the Up First newsletter.</em><br/><br/>Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Tina Kraja, Pallavi Gogoi, Tara Neill, Mohamad El-Bardicy and John Stolnis. <br/><br/>It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.<br/><br/>Our director is Christopher Thomas.<br/><br/>We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.<br/><br/>And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.<br/><br/>(0:00) Introduction<br>(02:23) Escalating Attacks Between US & Iran<br>(06:12) Inflation Hits Three-Year High<br>(10:04) World Cup Opens<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Embedded: We Keep Us Safe: Who Killed Antonio Mays Jr.?
EPISODE 1: When 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed inside Seattle's CHOP protest zone in 2020, protesters claimed self-defense. For years, that version of events went unchallenged. Reporters Sydney Brownstone, Will James and David Gutman investigate what really happened the night Antonio died.<br/><br/><em>Support journalism like this by signing up for NPR+ at plus.npr.org</em><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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
The NPR Politics Podcast: Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism
More than half the states have had their primary contests for this year’s midterm elections. We discuss some key themes that have emerged. Voters are embracing economic populism and rejecting establishment politicians — except when it comes to President Trump. <br/><br/>This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.<br/><br/><em>This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.</em><br/><br/><em>Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.</em><br/><br/><em>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"target="_blank" ><em>plus.npr.org/politics</em></a><em>.</em><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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Talk and Interview
Fresh Air: 'Daily Show' comic Josh Johnson
Johnson says he’s not shy about sharing his insecurities on stage.<strong> </strong>"One of the most connected attributes of the human condition ... is just being flawed," he tells Terry Grosss. "We really connect with people on their faults." Johnson’s new comedy special is <em>Symphony</em>.<br> <br/><br/> <br> Also, Martin Johnson reviews <em>ELEPHANT</em>, a new album by jazz trumpeter Adam O'Farrill.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Fresh Air: Josh O'Connor takes the lead in 'Disclosure Day'
O'Connor stars as a cybersecurity expert who decides the world deserves to know the truth about alien life in the Steven Spielberg film <em>Disclosure Day</em>. He speaks with Tonya Mosley about preparing in secret to star in the summer Blockbuster, why he initially had no interest in playing Prince Charles in <em>The Crown</em>, and why he gets sick after completing almost every role. <br/><br/>David Bianculli reviews new documentaries about Martin Short and Lorne Michaels.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Science Friday: Why can I handle tequila but not rum?
<p>‘Tis the season for porch beers and happy hours, and we’re taking on listener questions about how alcohol affects us. Like, is a glass of wine at dinner really good for you? And why do sugary drinks give us hangovers?</p> <p>Joining Guest Host Jane Lindholm to <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/effects-of-alcohol-hangover-liquor-wine/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">answer these questions</a> and more are brewer and chemist Tom Shellhammer and neuroscientist Jacqui Barker.</p> <p>Guests:</p> <p>Dr. Jacqui Barker is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Drexel University College of Medicine.</p> <p>Dr. Tom Shellhammer is a brewer and the Nor’Wester Professor of Fermentation Science at Oregon State University.</p> <p>Other episodes you may enjoy:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/red-wine-headache-quercetin/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Causes Red Wine Headaches? It May Be Quercetin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/physics-bottles-pop/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Physics That Makes Swing-Top Bottles ‘Pop’</a></li> </ul> <p><i>Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at </i><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/effects-of-alcohol-hangover-liquor-wine/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>sciencefriday.com.</i></a></p> <p><p><a href="https://pod.link/73329284" target="_blank"><i>Subscribe to this podcast.</i></a><i> Follow our show on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scifri/" target="_blank"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scifri" target="_blank"><i>TikTok</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/scifri" target="_blank"><i>Facebook</i></a><i>, and </i><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scifri.bsky.social" target="_blank"><i>Bluesky</i></a><i> @scifri and </i><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank"><i>sign up for our newsletters</i></a><i>. Got a science question that’s keeping you up at night? Call us: </i><a href="tel:+18774724374"><i>877-472-4374</i></a></p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
1A: Science: Parasitic Bugs Are Making Combacks Across The Country
In 1966, the United States <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/stop-screwworms--selections-fr/1958-1969"target="_blank" >declared victory</a> over a destructive flesh-eating parasite that devastated livestock. The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae burrow into the living flesh of mammals. It was eradicated after a long campaign that involved releasing millions of sterile flies over infested areas.<br/><br/>Last week, that fly came back.<br/><br/>The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed five cases of larvae contamination in Texas and New Mexico – <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/usda-confirms-two-additional-cases-new-world-screwworm-united-states-2026-06-08/"target="_blank" >the first detections in decades.</a> Federal officials say the food supply is safe, but the cattle industry is on high alert. The American cattle supply is <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5719511/beef-cattle-herd-food-prices"target="_blank" >already at a 75-year low.</a> Beef prices are high. And a screwworm outbreak could make it worse.<br/><br/>Outside farms and ranches, the tick population is growing and spreading in new parts of the country. Emergency room visits for tick bites hit a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-data-show-weekly-er-visits-for-tick-bites-higher-than-usual.html"target="_blank" >10-year seasonal high in April.</a> And a growing number of Americans are discovering they’ve developed <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/alpha-gal-syndrome/about/index.html"target="_blank" >an allergy to red meat triggered by tick bites.</a><br/><br/>We sit down with a panel of experts to talk about it.<br/><br/><em>Find more of our programs </em><a href="https://the1a.org/shows"target="_blank" ><em>online</em></a><em>. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at </em><a href="http://plus.npr.org/the1a"target="_blank" ><em>plus.npr.org/the1a</em></a><em>.</em><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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti: Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?
<p>Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 percent by 2035. But how?</p> <p>*** <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Thank you for listening. Help power <em>On Point</em> by making a donation here: <a title="http://www.wbur.org/giveonpoint" href="https://wbur.supportingcast.fm/on-point-club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=app&utm_term=show_notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">wbur.org/giveonpoint</a></span></p>
Music
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast: Tune in to a mini-concert with Sotomayor
The Mexico City duo performs songs from their latest album, <em>WABI SABI</em>.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Fresh Air: 'Daily Show' comic Josh Johnson
Johnson says he’s not shy about sharing his insecurities on stage.<strong> </strong>"One of the most connected attributes of the human condition ... is just being flawed," he tells Terry Grosss. "We really connect with people on their faults." Johnson’s new comedy special is <em>Symphony</em>.<br> <br/><br/> <br> Also, Martin Johnson reviews <em>ELEPHANT</em>, a new album by jazz trumpeter Adam O'Farrill.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Fresh Air: Josh O'Connor takes the lead in 'Disclosure Day'
O'Connor stars as a cybersecurity expert who decides the world deserves to know the truth about alien life in the Steven Spielberg film <em>Disclosure Day</em>. He speaks with Tonya Mosley about preparing in secret to star in the summer Blockbuster, why he initially had no interest in playing Prince Charles in <em>The Crown</em>, and why he gets sick after completing almost every role. <br/><br/>David Bianculli reviews new documentaries about Martin Short and Lorne Michaels.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Fun and Sports
Fresh Air: 'Daily Show' comic Josh Johnson
Johnson says he’s not shy about sharing his insecurities on stage.<strong> </strong>"One of the most connected attributes of the human condition ... is just being flawed," he tells Terry Grosss. "We really connect with people on their faults." Johnson’s new comedy special is <em>Symphony</em>.<br> <br/><br/> <br> Also, Martin Johnson reviews <em>ELEPHANT</em>, a new album by jazz trumpeter Adam O'Farrill.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
Fresh Air: Josh O'Connor takes the lead in 'Disclosure Day'
O'Connor stars as a cybersecurity expert who decides the world deserves to know the truth about alien life in the Steven Spielberg film <em>Disclosure Day</em>. He speaks with Tonya Mosley about preparing in secret to star in the summer Blockbuster, why he initially had no interest in playing Prince Charles in <em>The Crown</em>, and why he gets sick after completing almost every role. <br/><br/>David Bianculli reviews new documentaries about Martin Short and Lorne Michaels.<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/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>