
All Things Considered
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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
In Colorado, climate-related projects are feeling the freeze on federal funding
In Colorado, the federal funding freeze has hit projects from a brownfield cleanup in Pueblo to "once in a lifetime" funding for solar projects in Native communities.
Is Elon Musk a threat to the MAGA base?
by Tinbete Ermyas
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Sohrab Ahmari, U.S. editor for the UnHerd, about his recent essay on that website entitled "Elon Musk is a danger to Trumpism."
Unpacking Rep. Ro Khanna's media strategy
by Andrew Limbong
Congressman Ro Khanna is one of the few Democrats who have made it a priority to appear on the YouTube podcast circuit. He talks about his approach to new media, and what he gets out of going on comedy shows that he doesn't out of cable news.
What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?
by Scott Detrow
A team from NPR's All Things Considered went to Panama to report on the canal there, which has gained attention in recent months due to President Trump's comments about the U.S. taking control of it.
Favorite heartbreak movies
by Marc Rivers
Sometimes you need a good cry at the movies. Here are some of the best heartbreak films to get the tears flowing.
Ukraine is a big topic at Munich Security Conference
by Andrew Limbong
Top U.S. officials are in Germany for the annual Munich Security Conference, where the war in Ukraine is a major topic of discussion.
Understanding the fallout over the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers
In one of the most controversial trades in basketball history, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers, leading to protests and calls to fire the team's general manager.
Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl win with a jam-packed parade
Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles Super Bowl win with a huge turnout for a parade and rally in the city's downtown Friday. The Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl XIV.
Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
by Jonathan Lambert
A study in the journal Science Advances reveals how polar bears manage to get wet in the cold without their fur freezing.
How much power does the minority really have? Dems face pressure to fight Trump agenda
by Barbara Sprunt
Congressional Democrats are navigating being in the minority with very little leverage against the Trump administration's agenda.
Listeners share their experiences with ghosting
by Scott Detrow
We're bringing you some Valentine's Day ghosting stories -- and therapists weigh in on the psychology behind the behavior of vanishing on a romantic partner with no explanation.