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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to reporters prior to boarding his aircraft at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on his way to the Middle East and Asia. JONATHAN ERNST/POOL/AFP via Getty Images This week, the House passed a bipartisan tax bill that expands the child tax credit and expands tax cuts for businesses.…

Friday on the NewsHour, the United States strikes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack on American troops. A stronger than expected jobs report shows the resiliency of the economy but raises concerns that the Fed might not lower interest rates soon. Plus, Rep. Clyburn discusses President Biden’s support among…

President Biden was at Dover today as the remains of the 3 fallen service members killed in Jordan were returned to U.S. soil. A few hours later, retaliatorily air strikes began. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: President Biden was at Dover Air Force Base this afternoon, part of the solemn ritual of the dignified transfer of remains…

The tight labor market means employers are competing for workers, sometimes strenuously. But it isn’t all smooth sailing for job searchers either — prolonged interviewing and companies’ recession fears mean scoring a job can be tough. In this episode, what’s worse: trying to hire or get hired? Plus, a website that uses “Seinfeld” to explain…

It’s Groundhog Day, and the eyes of the nation have turned to a small town in western Pennsylvania. And, just like last year, all anyone can talk about is Punxsutawney Phil! It is impossible to find a news story that is not about one furry prognosticator. Well, almost impossible… Once again, our Planet Money hosts…

Oppenheimer and Barbie have been nominated for 13 and 8 Oscars, respectively. We feature our interview with Christopher Nolan, who wrote and directed Oppenheimer, about the making of the atomic bomb. Also, we hear from prolific music producer Mark Ronson about the soundtrack and score of Barbie. He co-wrote one of the songs that’s been…

‘Barbie’ music producer Mark Ronson opens up about the film’s ‘bespoke’ sound ‘Barbie’ music producer Mark Ronson opens up about the film’s ‘bespoke’ sound Ronson spent a year creating Barbie‘s music, and co-wrote the song, “I’m Just Ken,” which has been nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy. Originally broadcast Sept. 7, 2023. February 2,…

As the City pilots a four-day workweek for certain onsite employees, Vanessa Fuhrmans, deputy bureau chief of Wall Street Journal careers and workplace team, reports on companies who have adopted that system and what makes it successful, and listeners share their experiences with the model. Read the full article here

It’s been one year since an owl named Flaco escaped from his home in New York’s Central Park Zoo. The Eurasian eagle-owl amassed a huge fan base of supporters who worried about the bird’s ability to survive in the big city. WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill checks in with David Lei, a wildlife observer and photographer…

From the annexation of the Philippines in 1898, to looming confrontation with Iran today, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on U.S. leadership, vested military interests, and unintended military entanglements. About: Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Its unique combination of original reporting, first-person stories, and…