What drove the Democratic blue wave at the polls and what happens now? This week on The Sunday Story, we dive into the lessons from the midterms and talk about where the country goes from here.

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Where will America go from here? : The Sunday Story

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Where will America go from here? : The Sunday Story

What drove the Democratic blue wave at the polls and what happens now? This week on The Sunday Story, we dive into the lessons from the midterms and talk about where the country goes from here.

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Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors

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Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed on House arrest Friday. The Senate voted on his impeachment after the collapse of a state-affiliated bank.

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Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings

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Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings

The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.

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What’s going on with the stock market? : Consider This from NPR

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What’s going on with the stock market? : Consider This from NPR

The AI boom has been a major boost to the stock market. But investors seem concerned that the blue wave of the midterm elections will bring increased scrutiny of data centers and the AI they support. How should we think about what's going on in the stock market?This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kara Platoni, Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?

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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?

The party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen.

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Caution: Men NOT at Work : The Indicator from Planet Money

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Caution: Men NOT at Work : The Indicator from Planet Money

An increasing number of men are dropping out of the workforce. What’s behind this trend and can anything be done about it?Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –What's going on with men's labor force participation?–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month

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Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month

The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

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Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks

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Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks

Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.

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Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse

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Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse

Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.

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Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms

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Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms

On Morning Edition, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum breaks down what a Democratic Congress could change about Trump's foreign policy and what remains beyond its power.

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Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations

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Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations

Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.

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