Morning Edition
Every weekday for over three decades, Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.
Episodes
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When it comes to the political divide, a pastor's answer is the Golden Rule
The pastor of a Pennsylvania church not far from where Donald Trump was nearly assassinated is preaching sermons in the theme of "Do Unto Others," as a way to heal his deeply divided community.
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Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.
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Leaders of the world's largest economies are gathering in Rio de Janeiro
As Brazil hosts the G-20 summit, it is likely President Biden's last international gathering. The meeting's agenda may be overshadowed by the incoming Trump administration.
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Trump's threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families
More than 11 million U.S. citizens live with an undocumented immigrant. Since Donald Trump's election win, many of these folks are having a difficult conversation: what to do if someone gets deported.
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In 'The Atlantic,' Dartmouth president writes: 'Saving the Idea of the University'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dartmouth College President Sian Beilock about how the school dealt with Gaza protests and other issues.
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Venezuela still holds hundreds of political prisoners -- dozens are minors
Months after the disputed election results in Venezuela, there are a number of children still in prison. They are accused of taking part in anti-regime protests.
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As Hurricane Helene toppled trees, it also destroyed farmers' nest eggs
The winds of hurricane Helene knocked down thousands of acres of trees across four states. Now tree farmers are looking for help as they don't have crop insurance.
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Police welcome Trump's return to the White House
Police officers backed Trump's reelection, but police reform advocates wonder what that will mean for police accountability
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Sen. Chris Murphy: Democrats need to listen to working and poor people
Steve Inskeep speaks with Senator Chris Murphy about how the democratic party rebuilds after its election loss.
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Morning news brief
President-elect Trump picks RFK Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, the bond market reacts to Trump's reelection, and President Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru.
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What Trump's reelection could mean for transgender health care access
In a Morning Edition series finale, Michel Martin asks experts about President-elect Trump's campaign promises to limit transgender health care access and ban trans athletes from school sports.
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A meteorological arms race is shaping up about privatizing the weather
The federal government has been tracking the weather for more than 150 years. Yet over the last few decades, the rise of the Internet and big tech have made weather forecasting a more crowded space.
