Are 'COVID kindergartners' ready for school?
More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.
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A Soviet probe orbiting Earth since 1972 will soon reenter the planet's atmosphere
Kosmos 482 has been orbiting the Earth for decades. It's still unknown if the craft will fall to Earth intact or burn up upon atmospheric reentry. -
With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook
Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration pose a unique threat to people with disabilities, but that they've fought for rights before and won. -
What do Trump's first 100 days tell us about the future of his term?
The Mass Politics Profs join "Under the Radar" to break down the executive orders and actions passed during President Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second term in office. -
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. -
Terry Gross remembers her late husband, jazz writer Francis Davis
Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple. -
Legal veteran starts new firm to defend targets of Trump actions
With nearly 40 years of legal practice, lawyer Abbe Lowell has represented many powerful people. Now he's starting a new law firm to represent those who have drawn the ire of President Trump. -
Tariffs making you anxious about money? Here's some advice from a financial expert
With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. A certified financial planner explains how to navigate these tricky times. -
Heritage Foundation president on Trump's first 100 days
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.
