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Song of the Summer 2026
Song of the Summer 2026

Episode 2524

Heading into the second month of summer 2026, listeners weigh in to share their nominees for this year's "song of the summer." 

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: NJ Utilities; Supermarket Work; World Cup Quiz
Brian Lehrer Weekend: NJ Utilities; Supermarket Work; World Cup Quiz

Episode 2520

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Gov. Sherrill Tries to Control NJ's Utility Bills (First) | What's Unseen at t…

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Summer Friday: Birth Rates; Planet Money; Tech & Bodies; State of Marriage; Opera & Democracy
Summer Friday: Birth Rates; Planet Money; Tech & Bodies; State of Marriage; Opera & Democracy

Episode 2509

On this Summer Friday, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews, including:

The U.S. fertility rate dropped to another record low …

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ICE Deportation Tactics
ICE Deportation Tactics

Episode 2516

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR national correspondent covering immigration, talks about the latest on the fatal shootings by ICE agents and current pol…

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Let Us Avoid Cyclosporiasis
Let Us Avoid Cyclosporiasis

Episode 2519

Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist, shares what you need to know about cyclosporiasis, the stomach bug …

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How Genetic Tests Can Influence Our Decisions
How Genetic Tests Can Influence Our Decisions

Episode 2517

Elizabeth Bruenig, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses how the new data available on inherited maladies can save lives but can also complicate th…

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Are There Undiscovered Insects in New York City?
Are There Undiscovered Insects in New York City?

Episode 2518

Benji Jones, senior correspondent at Vox, talks about his summer project hunting for a new insect species in New York City.

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Darializa Avila Chevalier's Victory Lap
Darializa Avila Chevalier's Victory Lap

Episode 2511

Darializa Avila Chevalier, Democratic nominee for Congress (NY-13), organizer and sociologist, talks about her big win and what her priorities will b…

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Can Trump Reopen the Strait?
Can Trump Reopen the Strait?

Episode 2512

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent at The Economist, discusses his latest reporting on what the Trump administration could potentially do to …

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10-Question Quiz: 2026 World Cup
10-Question Quiz: 2026 World Cup

Episode 2515

Listeners call in to try their hand at a 2026 World Cup quiz.

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