Best React Universe On Air Podcasts (2025)

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Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue? 8:15

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Fentanyl and other street drugs killed more than 230,000 people under the age of 35 in the U.S. over the last decade. But now new federal data shows drug deaths among young people are plummeting at an unprecedented rate – saving thousands of lives each year. What's driving the drop, and with federal funding cuts on the horizon, will it continue? Fo…

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States with looser firearm laws saw a rise in gun-related deaths in kids, study shows 2:24

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Children and teens in states with the most permissive gun laws are more likely to die in shootings than those in states with strict laws, a new study in JAMA Pediatrics shows.By Rhitu Chatterjee

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Despite high stakes, some Iranians greet U.S. nuclear deal news with a shrug 3:45

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President Trump has launched high-stakes talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but ordinary Iranians are unmoved.By Jackie Northam

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Pakistan used Chinese weapons in its fight with India. The impact may be far-reaching 5:17

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For the first time, a Chinese fighter plane made a debut in an active conflict. Pakistani pilots manned the Chinese J-10c during four days of clashes against India in May.By Diaa Hadid

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Grab your fishnets and cowboy boots for this queer line dancing night in NYC 2:17

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Cowboy boots and fishnets might not feel like a natural pairing. But at this weekly queer line dancing night in New York City, that's almost the uniform.By Margaret Cirino

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Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks on used cars 3:51

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Looking to buy a used car? Check out the odometer. Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Country artist Orville Peck talks about hitting pause on his career to get sober 3:37

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Orville Peck is a country music singer known for keeping some secrets -- performing under a stage name and a mask. He talked with Rachel Martin about hitting pause on his career to get sober.By KUOW Staff

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Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health 4:34

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Every Tuesday, protesters gather outside the CDC in Atlanta to point out possible public health dangers due to drastic federal cuts.By Sofi Gratas

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After 150 years, a J.M.W. Turner painting resurfaces 2:12

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Lost and tucked away in a private collection for over 150 years, one of J.M.W. Turner's earliest oil paintings has been rediscovered.By Gurjit Kaur

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Trump's efforts to cut National Parks budget faces bipartisan pushback 2:56

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President Trump wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the National Park Service budget this year and much more next year. The effort is facing bipartisan criticism.By Kirk Siegler

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Retired Marine raises concerns over growing military response in L.A. 6:00

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.By Mary Louise Kelly

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The Los Angeles ICE raids are changing how immigrant communities go about their lives 3:40

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Amid ongoing raids in Los Angeles, many immigrants are afraid to leave their homes. We hear what that's looking like from residents, workers and business owners in the San Fernando Valley.By Benjamin Gottlieb

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New Israeli-armed militia emerges in Gaza 5:18

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A new anti-Hamas militia, comprising looters and criminals in Gaza, has emerged in Gaza with arms from Israel.By Aya Batrawy

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Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why 5:55

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Those who've been advocating for women deacons in the Catholic Church are taking stock of the possibility under the papacy of Pope Leo XIV.By Jason DeRose

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A new father finds comfort in a doctor's words of advice 3:07

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In 2019, Darren Wayman was about to become a new father. He was terrified. Then, a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that changed his perspective on parenthood.By KUOW Staff

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HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee 5:17

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Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy.By Ailsa Chang

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New hope in the fentanyl fight after a decade of young Americans dying 4:30

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with addiction correspondent Brian Mann about the drop in overdose deaths among teens and young adults in the U.S.By Brian Mann

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'Kill Your Darlings' untangles the secrets couple keep for – and from – one another 8:02

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about 23 hours ago8:02

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to author Peter Swanson about his new mystery novel, Kill Your Darlings, which explores the reasons behind a poet's act of murder against her own husband.By Mary Louise Kelly

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Per California Gov. Newsom, Trump order to send in Guard affects all states 7:31

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., about the protests in his state and the federal government's decision to send in the National Guard.By Juana Summers

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The Insurrection Act is back on the table 9:42

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The last time a President deployed the National Guard over a governor's objections was more than 50 years ago. Over the weekend, President Trump did just that — in California. He ordered 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, where people are protesting federal immigration raids. Today, governor Gavin Newsom said California is suing the Trump…

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Low turnout causes Italy's referendum on citizenship and job protections to fail 3:26

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An Italian referendum on granting faster citizenship to immigrants has failed due to low voter turnout. Italy's right-wing government was against it and tried to boycott the democratic process.By Ruth Sherlock

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Amid conflict, a cultural blockade remains between India and Pakistan 4:02

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Social media is one of the few places where India and Pakistan can come together. But during the most serious escalation between the two nuclear powers in decades, content was censored .By Betsy Joles

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A self-driving car startup is taking on the streets of Lima 3:48

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In Lima, a city known for some of the world's wildest traffic, a Peruvian startup is testing driverless cars.By Simeon Tegel

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The reaction as Trump's travel ban on citizens from a dozen countries takes effect 3:41

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President Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries went into effect today. Reaction to the ban has been more muted than to the bans of Trump's first term.By Jasmine Garsd

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Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue? 8:15

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States with looser firearm laws saw a rise in gun-related deaths in kids, study shows 2:24

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Despite high stakes, some Iranians greet U.S. nuclear deal news with a shrug 3:45

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Pakistan used Chinese weapons in its fight with India. The impact may be far-reaching 5:17

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Grab your fishnets and cowboy boots for this queer line dancing night in NYC 2:17

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Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks on used cars 3:51

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Country artist Orville Peck talks about hitting pause on his career to get sober 3:37

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Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health 4:34

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After 150 years, a J.M.W. Turner painting resurfaces 2:12

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Trump's efforts to cut National Parks budget faces bipartisan pushback 2:56

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Retired Marine raises concerns over growing military response in L.A. 6:00

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The Los Angeles ICE raids are changing how immigrant communities go about their lives 3:40

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New Israeli-armed militia emerges in Gaza 5:18

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Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why 5:55

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A new father finds comfort in a doctor's words of advice 3:07

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HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee 5:17

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New hope in the fentanyl fight after a decade of young Americans dying 4:30

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'Kill Your Darlings' untangles the secrets couple keep for – and from – one another 8:02

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Per California Gov. Newsom, Trump order to send in Guard affects all states 7:31

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The Insurrection Act is back on the table 9:42

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Low turnout causes Italy's referendum on citizenship and job protections to fail 3:26

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Amid conflict, a cultural blockade remains between India and Pakistan 4:02

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A self-driving car startup is taking on the streets of Lima 3:48

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The reaction as Trump's travel ban on citizens from a dozen countries takes effect 3:41