The Latest Elections Sara Nelson, Dionne Foster differ on how to tackle substance use in Seattle City Council race Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is facing a tough race to keep her at-large seat this November. Nelson has made addressing substance use disorder a central issue in her campaign — and while she and her challenger Dionne Foster aren't polar opposites on the issue, there are some clear differences between the candidates. Amy Radil Arts & Life 'Weapons' exposes the dark underbelly of American suburbia Small-town life is upended when 17 schoolchildren suddenly vanish without explanation in the middle of the night. Weapons is a spooky thriller that invites deeper interpretation. Justin Chang National She's bracing and saving to pay $2,800 a month for ACA health insurance next year Raiding retirement savings. Pondering job changes or even marriage. People who buy their own health insurance are strategizing ahead of major price hikes in 2026. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1. Selena Simmons-Duffin A guide to being brave in relationships From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. This hour, TED speakers guide us through being brave during the most difficult moments in relationships. Arts & Life Remembering British actor Terence Stamp Stamp, who died Aug. 17, was part of a wave of working-class British actors who came up in the 1960s. His films include Billy Budd, The Limey and two Superman films. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross Politics FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton The FBI said its search of Bolton's home was authorized by a court, but declined to provide further details. Bolton is a frequent critic of the president. Ryan Lucas Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Jeff Shulman Kroger announced upcoming closures to 4 Fred Meyers in the Seattle area. Washington’s only hybrid electric ferry isn’t working. And people are acting up in public. UW Professor Jeff Shulman and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers National Erik Menendez has been denied parole California denied parole for Erik Menendez, who along with his brother Lyle have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' murders. Lyle Menendez faces a parole hearing on Friday. Steve Futterman National Lawyer for some of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims discusses files release The Justice Department is starting to share files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with the House Oversight Committee. NPR talks with James Marsh, a lawyer for some of his accusers. Michel Martin World U.N.-backed agency says famine exists in northern Gaza A U.N.-backed food security group has issued a dire warning: famine has officially now taken hold in northern Gaza and is expected to spread in the coming months. Ruth Sherlock Prev 993 of 1646 Next Sponsored
Elections Sara Nelson, Dionne Foster differ on how to tackle substance use in Seattle City Council race Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is facing a tough race to keep her at-large seat this November. Nelson has made addressing substance use disorder a central issue in her campaign — and while she and her challenger Dionne Foster aren't polar opposites on the issue, there are some clear differences between the candidates. Amy Radil
Arts & Life 'Weapons' exposes the dark underbelly of American suburbia Small-town life is upended when 17 schoolchildren suddenly vanish without explanation in the middle of the night. Weapons is a spooky thriller that invites deeper interpretation. Justin Chang
National She's bracing and saving to pay $2,800 a month for ACA health insurance next year Raiding retirement savings. Pondering job changes or even marriage. People who buy their own health insurance are strategizing ahead of major price hikes in 2026. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1. Selena Simmons-Duffin
A guide to being brave in relationships From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. This hour, TED speakers guide us through being brave during the most difficult moments in relationships.
Arts & Life Remembering British actor Terence Stamp Stamp, who died Aug. 17, was part of a wave of working-class British actors who came up in the 1960s. His films include Billy Budd, The Limey and two Superman films. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross
Politics FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton The FBI said its search of Bolton's home was authorized by a court, but declined to provide further details. Bolton is a frequent critic of the president. Ryan Lucas
Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Jeff Shulman Kroger announced upcoming closures to 4 Fred Meyers in the Seattle area. Washington’s only hybrid electric ferry isn’t working. And people are acting up in public. UW Professor Jeff Shulman and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
National Erik Menendez has been denied parole California denied parole for Erik Menendez, who along with his brother Lyle have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' murders. Lyle Menendez faces a parole hearing on Friday. Steve Futterman
National Lawyer for some of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims discusses files release The Justice Department is starting to share files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with the House Oversight Committee. NPR talks with James Marsh, a lawyer for some of his accusers. Michel Martin
World U.N.-backed agency says famine exists in northern Gaza A U.N.-backed food security group has issued a dire warning: famine has officially now taken hold in northern Gaza and is expected to spread in the coming months. Ruth Sherlock
