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Tuesday

Television

The creator of 'Bluey' writes for both kids and grown-ups

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Joe Brumm, creator of the hit TV series "Bluey," about the show's international success, which now has a theatrical adaptation "Bluey's Big Play."

The creator of 'Bluey' writes for both kids and grown-ups

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National

Georgetown Law professor on the special counsel overseeing Trump investigations

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Georgetown University Professor Paul Butler about the Attorney General naming a special counsel to oversee the federal investigations into former President Trump.

Georgetown Law professor on the special counsel overseeing Trump investigations

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Wednesday

Elections

Could Trump's 2024 campaign announcement impact investigations surrounding him?

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuade about Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and how it could impact ongoing investigations surrounding him.

Could Trump's 2024 campaign announcement impact investigations surrounding him?

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Tuesday

Elections

What would a Trump 2024 candidacy mean for the Republican Party?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about the future of the Republican Party after the midterms, looking ahead to the 2024 election.

What would a Trump 2024 candidacy mean for the Republican Party?

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Sunday

Michael Imperioli is back (after never really going away)

Michael Imperioli returns to HBO as Dominic Di Grasso in The White Lotus. Fabio Lovino/HBO hide caption

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Culture

Michael Imperioli is back (after never really going away)

Michael Imperioli is back in the spotlight. This time around, he's being propelled by a leading role in another HBO show and a fresh wave of cultural relevance for The Sopranos.

Michael Imperioli is back (after never really going away)

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Thursday

Politics

Congress is older than ever. It hasn't always been this way.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Insider Data Senior Editor Walt Hickey about aging lawmakers in the U.S., and why Congress has been skewing older now than in years past.

Congress is older than ever. It hasn't always been this way.

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Wednesday

Elections

How young voters became the wall for the 'red wave'

NPR's Elissa Nadworthy talks with John Della Volpe, author of "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," about young voter turnout in the midterm elections.

How young voters became the wall for the 'red wave'

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Tuesday

Elections

What voters want from the candidates they're voting for

On Election Day, NPR heads to the polls across the country to find out what voters' expectations are for the next two years and what they want from the candidates they're voting for.

What voters want from the candidates they're voting for

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Elections

The issues that matter most to voters on Election Day

As voters head to the polls on Election Day, NPR hears what issues are most important across the country — from the economy to health care.

The issues that matter most to voters on Election Day

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Wednesday

All Things Considered

Food writer and author Julie Powell, known for 'Julie & Julia,' died at age 49

Food writer and author Julie Powell, whose blog and book were later adapted into the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," died Oct. 26 at age 49.

Food writer and author Julie Powell, known for 'Julie & Julia,' died at age 49

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Friday

Television

Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'

Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's "The White Lotus." NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in "The Sopranos" and more.

Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'

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Thursday

Economy

The U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September

A new report on gross domestic product shows the U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September after six months of negative growth. But the economy still faces challenges like high inflation.

The U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September

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Wednesday

Elections

What an expert foresees for voter intimidation this election cycle

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sean Morales-Doyle, director of the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about potential voter intimidation this election cycle.

What an expert foresees for voter intimidation this election cycle

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Tuesday

Health

Two new research papers cast doubt on the new COVID booster

Biden received a new COVID booster as part of the administration's push to increase uptake, but two new research papers cast doubt on whether they are any better than the original vaccines.

Two new research papers cast doubt on the new COVID booster

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