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October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it
The October 7th Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza have changed the course of geopolitics. The events have upend…
1 year, 9 months ago
In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to 'lose by less.' Why?
In a state where every vote matters, campaigns are not only trying to win in counties where they're strongest. They're also trying to lose by less in…
1 year, 9 months ago
Wisconsin's vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?
Consider This host Ari Shapiro and WUWM's Maayan Silver speak with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neig…
1 year, 9 months ago
Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene
The effort to recover from Hurricane Helene is only beginning. But neighbors and volunteers from humanitarian organizations are pitching in to help.
L…
1 year, 9 months ago
Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?
The war in the Middle East appears to be widening, almost one year after Hamas launched its attack on Israel.
For more on what might unfold from here,…
1 year, 9 months ago
How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?
In a race where so much of the polling is within the margin of error — it seems as though any one thing could affect the outcome of the 2024 presiden…
1 year, 10 months ago
Author Robert Caro on the history of power
Historian Robert Caro's book "The Power Broker" details how urban planner Robert Moses reshaped New York through the roads and bridges he built, and …
1 year, 10 months ago
Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?
When Sean "Diddy" Combs sang about being a bad boy in his 2001 hit, the lyrics were a mission statement and a boast. But today, the lyrics might soun…
1 year, 10 months ago
Meet the man in charge of prosecuting war crimes
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karim Khan, the lead prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, about the pager explosions and conflict in t…
1 year, 10 months ago
Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalled
The share of Americans who are in the workforce today is the highest it's been in decades.
But it's still not enough to replace all the baby boomers …
1 year, 10 months ago