Accessibility links
Interview highlights From 'Morning Edition' and 'All Things Considered'
NPR microphone in the studio.
Special Series

Interview highlights

From 'Morning Edition' and 'All Things Considered'
How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

Lael Brainard speaks as President Joe Biden listens during an announcement in Nov. 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Alex Wong/Getty Images

How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

The latest numbers show a strong picture for the U.S. economy. Yet many Americans have a pessimistic view. Here's how an adviser to Joe Biden says they're addressing that.

How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market

Listen · 5:56
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1218238608/1218317136" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
'Rebuild the base': How the Biden campaign will tackle a possible Trump rematch

Then presidential candidate Joe Biden waves to supporters as he finishes speaking during a drive-in campaign rally in Georgia in 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Drew Angerer/Getty Images

'Rebuild the base': How the Biden campaign will tackle a possible Trump rematch

A campaign manager for President Biden outlines the strategy if there's a repeat of the 2020 election against Donald Trump, and how Democrats plan to win over voters once again.

'Rebuild the base': How the Biden campaign will tackle a possible Trump rematch

Listen · 5:21
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1217672720/1217705387" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
The U.S. supports China's growth if it 'plays by the rules,' commerce secretary says

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after meeting in November. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. supports China's growth if it 'plays by the rules,' commerce secretary says

China's president says success for the U.S. and China can be mutually beneficial. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says that the reality is a bit more complicated than that.

The U.S. supports China's growth if it 'plays by the rules,' commerce secretary says

Listen · 8:13
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1217040572/1217041906" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Kel Mitchell tells NPR what to expect from the 'Good Burger' sequel

They're back and more burgery than ever. Vanessa Clifton/Nickelodeon/Paramount+ hide caption

toggle caption
Vanessa Clifton/Nickelodeon/Paramount+

Kel Mitchell tells NPR what to expect from the 'Good Burger' sequel

It's been more than 25 years since the '90s cult classic came out. Now, the burger-slinging duo is back.

Kel Mitchell tells NPR what to expect from the 'Good Burger' sequel

Listen · 7:38
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1214776123/1214918115" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

SAG-AFTRA leader Fran Drescher. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption

toggle caption
Mandalit del Barco/NPR

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

The longest strike in history by actors against film and TV studios has finally ended. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher says there is a "new dawn."

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

Listen · 6:41
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1211771891/1211996494" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
The view inside Gaza — from an American citizen who just left

Qassem Ali on his rooftop balcony in Gaza. Qassem Ali hide caption

toggle caption
Qassem Ali

Middle East crisis — explained

The view inside Gaza — from an American citizen who just left

Qassem Ali is one of the few people allowed to leave Gaza since the conflict with Israel began more than four weeks ago. He describes the anger and sadness he felt as he left.

The view inside Gaza — from an American citizen who just left

Listen · 7:31
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1210847774/1211025703" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
'Friends' co-creators tell NPR they will remember Matthew Perry for his heart

The stars of Friends, from left, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox Arquette, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose after the show won outstanding comedy series at the 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2002. Reed Saxon/AP hide caption

toggle caption
Reed Saxon/AP

'Friends' co-creators tell NPR they will remember Matthew Perry for his heart

The Friends co-creators spoke with NPR to remember their late colleague and friend, Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing.

'Friends' co-creators tell NPR they will remember Matthew Perry for his heart

Listen · 7:49
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1210220549/1210334847" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
In Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book, Rome is a main character

Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri Penguin Randomhouse hide caption

toggle caption
Penguin Randomhouse

In Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book, Rome is a main character

Author Jhumpa Lahiri's new short story collection, Roman Stories, explores a changing Rome.

In Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book, Rome is a main character

Listen · 6:55
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1206359194/1206359195" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
'Utterly joyful': John Oliver tells NPR about returning after 5 months off the air

John Oliver returned to TV with season 10 of his show. HBO hide caption

toggle caption
HBO

'Utterly joyful': John Oliver tells NPR about returning after 5 months off the air

Late night TV host John Oliver spoke to All Things Considered about the last few months off air, the tentative agreement for writers, and what he hopes for his writers in the future.

'Utterly joyful': John Oliver tells NPR about returning after 5 months off the air

Listen · 5:35
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1204297928/1204349614" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
'I think chaos is the operative word,' says Rep. Mark Alford on McCarthy's ousting

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 12: U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) speaks during a news briefing after a House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on July 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. House GOPs held a conference meeting to discuss their agenda. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Alex Wong/Getty Images

'I think chaos is the operative word,' says Rep. Mark Alford on McCarthy's ousting

Missouri Republican Mark Alford speaks about his disappointment with McCarthy removal vote.

'I think chaos is the operative word,' says Rep. Mark Alford on McCarthy's ousting

Listen · 5:17
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1203547949/1203547950" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs

Mark Milley, the retiring chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Alex Wong/Getty Images

'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs

The nation's most senior military officer has retired. He talks to All Things Considered about Donald Trump, democracy, and whether the U.S. military has been politicized.

'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs

Listen · 7:39
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1202971562/1203097436" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., leaves the Senate chamber in May. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. has lost focus over the last 20 to 30 years and economic policies need to be geared towards creating stable work for families.

This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements

Listen · 6:42
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1200542589/1200671472" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods

A damaged vehicle is stuck debris after the floods caused by the Storm Daniel ravaged Derna, Libya on September 12. Abdullah Mohammed Bonja/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Abdullah Mohammed Bonja/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods

Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.

An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods

Listen · 5:11
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1199328809/1199372754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have backed a broad rollout of new COVID-19 boosters. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Scott Olson/Getty Images

The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters and how people should think about the coronavirus and its risk.

The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

Listen · 5:16
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1199031303/1199108053" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
The U.N.'s food program has a funding problem. Now millions are going hungry

Displaced Yemenis receive humanitarian aid provided by the World Food Programme in the city of Taiz on September 11. Ahmad Al-Basha/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption
Ahmad Al-Basha/AFP via Getty Images

The U.N.'s food program has a funding problem. Now millions are going hungry

Cindy McCain, the U.N. World Food Programme's executive director, has been tasked with closing the giant hole in the budget.

The U.N.'s food program has a funding problem. Now millions are going hungry

Listen · 8:02
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1198925108/1199085451" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
Browse archive or search npr.org