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Music Why is Perfume Genius obsessed with demented things? Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe. Miguel Perez
The skin we're in Our skin protects us, connects us, and constantly gathers data about the world around us. This hour, we explore how skin shapes our sense of self and how tech might change the way we touch and feel.
Politics Justice Department launches grand jury probe of N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James James prosecuted the president and his companies, winning millions in fines linked to fraud allegations. Her attorney called the probe a "desperate example of the president's campaign of retribution." Carrie Johnson
Technology AI has changed how we use the internet. Companies are working to catch up AI is altering the search-for-clicks bargain that has shaped the landscape of the web for decades.
Environment What is the impact of canceling a project to add wetlands in Louisiana? There are few alternatives to halt the ongoing land loss.
Science Inside NASA's development of nuclear power on the moon According to a recent directive from acting administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030.
The future of artificial skin that responds to touch and temperature Anna Maria Coclite is developing artificial skin, even more sensitive than our own. For burn victims and beyond, this "smart skin" has the potential to restore sensation to our body's largest organ. Manoush Zomorodi
Climate EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion Biden-era program that helps low-income households get solar power. Jeff Brady
Environment Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report Jeff Brady
Music Funkmaster George Clinton shares his musical inspirations Clinton began his music career as a teen when he formed The Parliaments. In the early '70s, he put together Funkadelic, whose Mothership Connection album dropped in 1975. Originally broadcast in 1989. Terry Gross
