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The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
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The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions

The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions September 30, 20265:00 AM ET By Student Podcast Challenge Enlarge this image LA Johnson/NPR LA Johnson/NPR Here are the honorable mentions from the 2026 NPR Student…

9/30/2026 · 7 min read · 33 views
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A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes

The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term…

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Morning news brief

President Trump crisscrosses the country with scattershot closing messages midterms approach, deadlock after Israeli…

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U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear

Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him…

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Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims

The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to…

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High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job

About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price…

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Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach

President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.

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Trump's redistricting gave Republicans a head start, now it goes to the voters

President Trump, seeking to reshape the voting map, prompted a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting that gave…

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How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019

A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing…

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See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape

A drought-stricken region of northeast Spain has become a focus for American companies searching for locations to…

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Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'

At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with Trump in his final term, there…

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A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?

Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district…

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5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day

Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye…

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AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates

The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give…

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The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections

The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to…

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Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition

A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections

Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his…

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout.…

10/17/2026 · 28 views
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Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?

About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.

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Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital

Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But…

10/17/2026 · 25 views
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Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states

President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago,…

10/17/2026 · 29 views
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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive…

10/17/2026 · 35 views
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Teen kills 4 at Oregon school. And, DOJ sues California over alleged noncitizens

A teen opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, leaving three kids and one teacher dead. And, the Justice…

10/16/2026 · 21 views
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Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in UK after Palestinian Action support

The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned…

10/16/2026 · 25 views
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Aboard an icebreaker, a writer got a closer look at the Arctic's 'Sea Change'

As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower…

10/14/2026 · 26 views
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The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands

For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated…

10/14/2026 · 14 views
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The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare…

10/14/2026 · 15 views
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In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies

Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's…

10/14/2026 · 14 views
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Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced…

10/14/2026 · 18 views
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Morning news brief

Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's…

10/13/2026 · 16 views
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Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate

National Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate October 2, 20266:25 AM ET…

10/2/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
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San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?

NPR Analysis Planet Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Analysis…

10/2/2026 · 15 min read · 17 views
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The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids

Ellen Schmidt/AP hide caption toggle caption i Ellen Schmidt/AP The family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old killed last…

10/1/2026 · 5 min read · 18 views
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A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?

Global Health A new California law bans child marriage. October 1, 20263:44 PM ET By Kamala Thiagarajan A demonstrator…

10/1/2026 · 10 min read · 24 views
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'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy

Mustafa Rfat has been getting frantic phone calls recently from refugees with disabilities. 1, refugees are losing…

10/1/2026 · 5 min read · 22 views
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Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped'

National Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped' Updated October 1, 20263:37 PM ET…

10/1/2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space

Technology Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space October 1, 20262:41 PM ET By…

10/1/2026 · 5 min read · 39 views
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The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts

The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts September 30, 20265:00 AM ET By Kadin Mills ,…

9/30/2026 · 8 min read · 23 views
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Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them

Health Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them September 30, 20265:00…

9/30/2026 · 12 min read · 50 views
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One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?

Business One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric? September 30, 20265:00 AM ET Willa…

9/30/2026 · 10 min read · 23 views
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What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize

Deep Dive Healthcare What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize September 30, 20265:00 AM ET…

9/30/2026 · 12 min read · 18 views
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Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused

Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Mary Caferro, a Democrat in the Montana House, spoke at…

9/30/2026 · 7 min read · 23 views
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Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

National Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years September 29, 20261:59 AM ET By The…

9/28/2026 · 5 min read · 31 views
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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis

The eviction of 87-year-old tenant María del Carmen Abascal from her Madrid apartment has triggered widespread…

9/28/2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
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Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable' September 26, 20264:08 PM ET By Ava Pukatch…

9/26/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
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Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Health Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims September 23, 20261:26…

9/22/2026 · 4 min read · 36 views
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Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever'

Weather Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' September 23, 20262:13 AM ET By The Associated…

9/22/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
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World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'

LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link World leaders convene for UNGA.…

9/21/2026 · 6 min read · 36 views
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Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?

Global Health Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves? September 19, 20267:21 AM ET Pien Huang A…

9/19/2026 · 6 min read · 41 views
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Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

World Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war September 19, 20262:39 AM ET By The…

9/18/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views

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