All Things Considered
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What 'Stranger Things' gets right about wormholes
The much anticipated series finale of Netflix's Stranger Things is predicated on wormholes — a concept in physics that often appears in science fiction. So what are wormholes?
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Trump Administration heightens fraud charges against Minnesota, pauses day care funds
The Trump administration says its stopping federal funds to Minnesota because of fraud. The day cares and the state are fighting back.
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Trump says brighter days are ahead for American farmers
President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But do farmers share that optimism?
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A new analysis reveals clues about when primates started walking on two feet
A big difference between humans and other apes is the ability to stride easily on two feet. A new analysis of fossil bones shows that adaptations for bipedal walking go back 7 million years.
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Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show
Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices.
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A look ahead at politics in 2026
We discuss the big political questions heading into the new year, including who will control Congress.
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Kevin Curry of 'Fit Men Cook' on how to find no and low cost groceries
If you find yourself having trouble affording food, there are options. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook talks about strategies for finding no and low cost groceries.
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Resolve to a new year, fun you — and it just might stick
What would 2026 look like if your resolutions were ruled by fun? That's what one science writer suggests.
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The crafters powering the AI boom
America's AI boom requires a lot of power. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Hiller about the workers who are building the electric grid one transformer at a time.
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Naps, bruising, cognitive tests: Trump addresses aging questions
President Trump discusses his health after spending the 2024 campaign knocking President Biden as old.
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After a limited release of Epstein files leaves many unsatisfied, what's next?
The Justice Department is facing pushback from lawmakers and the public for its failure to release all of its files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump
Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.