After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.

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How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles

World News

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How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles

In Pennsylvania, health officials use a quiet vaccination campaign designed to win the trust of the state's Amish community, which has been hit hard by the measles outbreak.

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The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?

Politics & Governance

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The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?

Voters handed Democrats the keys to power across the country and expect them to drive in a different direction. Party leaders are now trying to figure out which way to go.

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Is honesty always the best policy? When to speak up — or stay silent

Sports

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Is honesty always the best policy? When to speak up — or stay silent

Should you tell your boss she's got food on their face? Your partner you hate their outfit? Social psychologist Vanessa Bohns shares advice on when to tell someone the truth — or keep your mouth shut.

#vanessa #bohns

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How this year's record El Niño could hit your wallet : Short Wave

Business & Economy

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How this year's record El Niño could hit your wallet : Short Wave

Peru’s anchovy industry, the largest single-species fishery in the world, is being rocked by the ongoing El Niño . It’s not the first time the fishery has been impacted by the natural weather phenomenon — El Niño gets its name from Peruvian fishermen. And it’s a stark reminder of the reverberating economic consequences of El Niño events, which can cost the global economy trillions of dollars. Interested in more news and weather-related science? Email us your question at [email protected] 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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Where did all the sitcoms go? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Business & Economy

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Where did all the sitcoms go? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Comedy writer and producer Mike Schur ("The Good Place," "Parks and Recreation") breaks down how streaming killed the classic sitcom — and what comedy is doing to survive.Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold–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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California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats

Technology

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California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats

The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.

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Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? : Consider This from NPR

World News

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Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? : Consider This from NPR

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. The charges against him include illegally waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution. President Trump says he will stand by Hegseth even if he's impeached. What does this moment tell us about Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon? This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Larry Kaplow, Jason Breslow 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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Breeding beer hops for a hotter planet : State of the World from NPR

World News

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Breeding beer hops for a hotter planet : State of the World from NPR

The Czech Republic’s distinctive pilsner beer owes its crisp, bitter taste to a specific variety of hops. But climate change is making it harder to grow the plants. Now, Czech researchers are developing hop varieties that can survive hotter, drier summers.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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France accuses Iran of cyber 'sabotage' in fridge attacks

Technology

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France accuses Iran of cyber 'sabotage' in fridge attacks

France says Iranian military hackers took over refrigeration controllers at around 700 different retail sites last month, turning up temperatures in the middle of the night and spoiling millions of dollars' worth of food.

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What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel

World News

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What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel

President Trump says he's halting aid to Israel. Israelis are worried. But experts say the U.S. is just shifting aid from the State Department to the Pentagon, with less congressional oversight.

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Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas

Building & Construction

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Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas

The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.

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