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19 HR AGO

What does Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel mean for war in Gaza?

President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as his ambassador to Israel. The Washington Post's John Hudson explains what this could mean for U.S. policy. And, Trump has pledged to deport millions of undocumented people during his next administration. Pew Research Center's Jeff Passel breaks down what that could mean for the industries that employ them. Then, we remember jazz legend Roy Haynes who died on Tuesday. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

22 min
1 DAY AGO

Trump wants to fire federal workers. What will that mean?

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to cut federal jobs, move positions out of the Washington metro area and eliminate the federal Department of Education. The Washington Post's Lisa Rein explains the impact of these promises. And, the CEO of oil giant ExxonMobil wants President Trump to rethink his promise to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement. Full Disclosure host Roben Farzad explains why. Then, schools across the U.S. are replacing their asphalt playgrounds with trees and shade structures. Danielle Denk from the Trust for Public Land explains how this benefits everyone. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

19 min
2 DAYS AGO

Putin, Trump and Ukraine's uncertain future

How might Russia's war on Ukraine change after President-elect Trump takes office? NPR's Joanna Kakissis explains. Then, Here & Now's Karyn Miller-Medzon brings us to a Boston hospital that is helping Ukrainian doctors rebuild their country's decimated health care system. And, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to place tariffs on goods from China. Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins us to explain what that could mean for consumers. Then, a new artificial intelligence-fueled platform called Fight Health Insurance helps people generate appeals to denied health insurance claims. Holden Karau, the site's creator, joins us to explain how it works. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

28 min
5 DAYS AGO

Trump win casts a shadow on UN climate talks

Global climate talks begin next week. How will the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump affect them? Attracta Mooney of The Financial Times explains the environmental implications of his win. And, Democratic strategist David Axelrod breaks down what lessons the Democrats can learn from Trump's victory. Then, a new study found that a group of bacteria in wastewater can break down PFASs or forever chemicals. Northwestern University chemist William Dichtel joins us to discuss what the discovery means. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
6 DAYS AGO

Why so many Latino voters backed Trump

President-elect Donald Trump made significant gains among Latino communities during the 2024 election. MSNBC contributor Julio Ricardo Varela explains why. And, Trump will face multiple foreign policy challenges in his second term. NPR's Emily Feng in Beijing, Daniel Estrin in Tel Aviv, Charles Maynes in Tblisi, Georgia, and Eyder Peralta in Mexico City join us. Then, forget about the Red Delicious. We are living in a golden age of apples with more than 20 different varieties available at grocery stores. David Bedford, an apple researcher at the University of Minnesota, joins us. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

28 min
6 NOV

How Trump won again

Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House next year. The Washington Post's Michael Scherer explains how Trump won. Then, Jacorie McCall is a Black voter who supports Trump and has worked on past Republican campaigns. He reacts to the victory. And, Axios' Margaret Talev takes a look at Trump's likely policies on issues ranging from immigration to health care to taxes and foreign policy. Plus, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports from Arizona. Finally, former Pennsylvania Rep. Jim Greenwood, co-founder of Pennsylvania Republicans for Harris-Walz, talks about which political messages did and didn't resonate in the battleground state. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

31 min
5 NOV

When will we know election results?

State rules differ on when mail-in ballots can be counted. That might lead to delays in getting vote totals. NPR's Miles Parks joins us to break down when we'll know the results. And in a presidential election, the winner isn't always the one who wins the popular vote. It comes down to the Electoral College. University of Pennsylvania professor Kermit Roosevelt shares a refresher on how the Electoral College works. Then, we take a look at the bygone tradition of baking an election cake. Baker Ellen King, co-owner of Hewn Bread in Evanston, Illinois, joins us with a recipe for her election cake and a look at the past and future of the tradition. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

22 min
4 NOV

What happens if Trump declares himself the winner before all the votes are counted?

Politico's Kyle Cheney talks about his reporting that former President Donald Trump will declare himself the winner on Tuesday night no matter what, and what kind of legal paths he might exploit to regain the White House. Then, mega-donors have contributed more than $2.5 billion in this election — more than twice the amount they gave in 2020. The Washington Post's Clara Ence Morse explains who the top donors are and how big money is changing elections. And, singer-songwriter Tom Paxton is playing his final tour. Here & Now's Robin Young caught up with Paxton at Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to hear more about his life and career. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.