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One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into Action Apr 19, 2026

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Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Former NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel recently joined that group, citing the administration’s funding cuts and attacks on climate and environmental regulations in her resignation letter. However, she remains hopeful about the future of the study of climate change – if her fellow scientists are willing to get angry about it.

For more: Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center

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Guest: Kate Marvel, former NASA climate scientist

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Andrew Freedman

Photo: Reid Wiseman/NASA

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5 Good Things: A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry” Apr 18, 2026

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On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate.

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Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit, Storms Hit Central US and more Apr 17, 2026

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President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Department is shaking up its investigation into a prominent Trump critic. Congress passed a short extension of a critical foreign surveillance program. The severe storms slamming the Midwest and Central US may lighten up this weekend. Plus, the CEO of a blacklisted AI company meets with the president’s top advisor.

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Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more Apr 17, 2026

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Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old.

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New Ceasefire, Trump's CDC Pick, Historic Flooding and more Apr 17, 2026

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10-day ceasefire takes effect between Israel and Lebanon. Virginia's former lieutenant governor murders his wife before killing himself. President Trump nominates Coast Guard veteran as the new CDC Director. More than 10 million people are under a severe storm threat amid historic flooding. Plus, an NYPD office on horseback chases purse-snatching suspect.

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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Artemis II Crew Q&A, Trump’s CDC Pick and more Apr 16, 2026

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A ceasefire in Lebanon is in effect as President Donald Trump voices confidence in a deal with Iran. We’re hearing from the Artemis II astronauts for the first time since their historic moon mission. We have new developments in a winding legal saga around Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project. An arrest warrant has been issued to an ICE officer accused of pulling a gun on a Minnesota driver. Plus, Trump’s latest nominee to lead the CDC.

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Ceasefire Uncertainty, Fmr. Virginia Official Murder-Suicide, Katy Perry Probe and more Apr 16, 2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US ceasefire with Iran is holding for now, as talks between Lebanon and Israel stall. Police found a former prominent Virginia politician and his wife dead in their home. Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this year. Pope Leo issues more warnings amid the war of words with President Trump. Plus, Australian authorities are investigating serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry.

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Trump's Fed Threat, Ticketmaster Verdict, Plane Bunk Beds and more Apr 16, 2026

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Pakistan’s Army Chief is in Iran as Israel and Lebanon are set to talk today. President Trump threatens to fire the Fed Chair. A judge orders damaged Camp Mystic buildings remain untouched. Ticketmaster loses in court. Plus, Air New Zealand rolls out bunk beds for economy passengers.

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US-Iran Deal Prospects, FISA Vote Delayed, Ticket Giant Verdict and more Apr 15, 2026

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The White House appears optimistic about a deal with Iran as Israel weighs a possible ceasefire with Lebanon. We’ll also update you on the truce between Israel and Hamas. President Donald Trump has given this Supreme Court justice’s possible retirement some thought. Some House Republicans are at odds about renewing the nation’s spy powers program. Plus, what a jury decided in a high-stakes antitrust trial over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s business practices.

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Strait Tensions, Trump Fires Back at Pope, Russini Out and more Apr 15, 2026

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The US has not yet formally agreed to a ceasefire extension with Iran, as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is threatening the Federal Reserve Chair’s job -- and continuing his push back against Pope Leo XIV. Turkey is reeling from a rare, second school shooting in two days. Plus, an NFL reporter is out of a job after a tabloid scandal.

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