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1 year of Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian family and Nir Oz resident tell their stories

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The Supreme Court is beginning a new term, with cases about guns and transgender care on the docket. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick joins us. Then, Irit Lahav survived the Hamas attack on her kibbutz last year. Lahav describes how Nir Oz residents are doing and whether they want to return to their homes on the border with Gaza. And, Dr. Alaa Ali is a Palestinian American doctor in Dearborn, Michigan, who has a large family network in Gaza. Over the past year, he's lost more than 100 people in his immediate and extended family there. Ali tells the story of his relatives.

1 year of Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian family and Nir Oz resident tell their stories

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For star Saoirse Ronan, filming 'The Outrun' filled her with gratitude

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Dockworkers have temporarily suspended their strike at ports along the East and Gulf coasts after reaching an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance. Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard joins us. Then, one family tells their story of surviving the catastrophic flooding in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. Plus, Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating floods in East Tennessee. At least 11 people died. WUOT's Pierce Gentry reports. And, Saoirse Ronan about her new film "The Outrun." Ronan stars as a young woman struggling with alcoholism in the Orkney islands of Scotland.

For star Saoirse Ronan, filming 'The Outrun' filled her with gratitude

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If you were going blind, what would you want to see?

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. The number of election deniers and conspiracy theorists is growing in official capacities related to the election. Marc Elias — one of the attorneys who helped overturn nearly every legal challenge related to the 2020 election — joins us to share his concerns. And, Najat Aoun Saliba, a member of Lebanon's parliament, joins us from Beirut for an update on the Israeli airstrikes Thursday. Then, after learning their children had a rare genetic disease that would eventually take their eyesight, a family from Montreal set off on a world journey. Parents Edith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier say they want their children to see as much as they can while they have the time.

If you were going blind, what would you want to see?

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A look inside Kyoto's new Nintendo Museum

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Israel is vowing to retaliate after Iran fired ballistic missiles into Israel on Tuesday. So how does Iran view the escalating conflict with Israel? Author Trita Parsi weighs in. Then, four previously unknown recordings of the late Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan have been rediscovered and released on a new album called "Chain of Light." Composer Michael Brook and scholar Hussein Rashid join us. And, the Nintendo Museum opens in Kyoto, Japan, on Wednesday. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports.

A look inside Kyoto's new Nintendo Museum

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Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Israel has launched its first ground invasion into Lebanon since 2006. NPR international correspondent Ruth Sherlock joins us. And, misinformation about the election is spreading online. Renee DiResta joins us to discuss the Stanford institution she helped lead that aimed to fight election disinformation until it also became the target of disinformation. Then, Oct. 1 is Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday. Longtime radio host Diane Rehm interviewed him more than 10 times and joins us to reflect on his legacy

Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday

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Political films to watch as election season heats up

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. An Israeli strike Friday killed Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, sending shockwaves through the region. Lawrence Freedman, emeritus professor of war studies at King's College in London, talks about Nasrallah's background and impact. Then, one under-the-radar item on Tim Walz's resume that may come up in Tuesday's vice presidential debate is his many trips to China. The Financial Times' Demetri Sevastopulo tells us about Walz's relationship with China. And, film critic and "Ty Burr's Watchlist" creator Ty Burr shares a list of films you might want to check out this election season if the real-life political drama isn't enough.

Political films to watch as election season heats up

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Film footage of JFK assassination is now up for auction

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. New York Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and conspiracy charges. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is second in line to be mayor if Adams should resign or be removed. Lander joins us to talk about why he's calling on Adams to step down. And, the footage from a man who filmed former President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963 is now up for auction after it was discovered decades later. Stephen Fagin, curator for the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, joins us. Then, Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Ithaca College Professor Stephen Tropiano joins us to unpack the cultural impact of NBC's sketch comedy show.

Film footage of JFK assassination is now up for auction

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Breaking the Bond: What bail reform looks like across the U.S.

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Breaking the Bond: What bail reform looks like across the U.S.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The vast majority of people who are arrested in this country cannot afford to pay bail — which is why states across the U.S. have tried to change the system. Marc Levin, chief policy counsel for the Council on Criminal Justice, tells us about those efforts. Then, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges of bribery and fraud, allegations he denies. WNYC's Bahar Ostadan tells us more. And, about 7 million American adults are suffering from some form of problem gambling, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Heather Hugelmeyer, senior director of behavioral health at Northwell Health in New York, talks about how to recognize and cope with gambling addiction.

Breaking the Bond: What bail reform looks like across the U.S.

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Breaking the Bond: Why bail reform hasn't made Houston's jail safer

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Breaking the Bond: Why bail reform hasn't made Houston's jail safer

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. According to legal experts, the end of cash bail for nonviolent misdemeanor offenses made the justice system in the Houston area more fair. But it hasn't made the city's jail complex any safer. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd and Houston Public Media's Lucio Vasquez report on the alarming trend of inmates dying while incarcerated. And, several election officials received packages containing white powder last week. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold was one of those officials. Though the powder was found to be harmless, Griswold joins us to discuss heightened safety concerns leading up to the election. Then, Scottish radio broadcaster Fiona Ritchie retires this month from the NPR program "The Thistle & Shamrock" that she's hosted since 1981. She joins us to talk about her career and her favorite music.

Breaking the Bond: Why bail reform hasn't made Houston's jail safer

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Breaking the Bond: Political backlash follows effort to reform cash bail in Texas

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Breaking the Bond: Political backlash follows effort to reform cash bail in Texas

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Local governments around the country are reconsidering the use of cash bail. But those changes often lead to political backlash. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd continues his series from Harris County, which ended cash bail in 2019 for most misdemeanors. Then, we talk with Abbas Alawieh, a leader of the Uncommitted movement in Michigan. He has relatives in Lebanon who are trying to find safety from Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah. And, author Ann Patchett talks about her new children's book — called "The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts."

Breaking the Bond: Political backlash follows effort to reform cash bail in Texas

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