On tonight’s program: The National Blue Wave turned out to be little more than a ripple in Florida; There was no real surprise that the Republican took the prize in one of Florida’s reddest congressional districts. Although he insists, he’ll even listen to folks who don’t agree with him; As some of Florida’s most powerful state officials line up against her, a Sarasota school teacher vows to fight; It’s not only international human visitors who like coming to Florida. It seems some of these visitors bring exotic pathogens along for the ride.You may not associate the state of Florida with the word “manufacturing.” But it seems that’s exactly the activity that’s growing in Southwest Florida; And Veterans Day has long honored those who’ve served their country in the military. But does that service still resonate with today’s generation?

On tonight’s program: One thing’s for sure nowadays. The cost of everything is going up. That especially includes the cost of pushing a political campaign involving proposed constitutional amendments; Political polls make big news and also are big business. But how accurate are they?; With the election just days away, why are some voters determined to sit this one out?; The Catholic Archbishop of Miami has some spiritual advice for a fellow Catholic named Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier; Driving while distracted can be every bit as dangerous as driving under the influence. We’ll take a ride with a Florida Highway Patrol unit to find just how creative the distractions are getting; And we meet a real Florida cowgirl who has dreams of rodeo glory.

On tonight's program: One of the reddest regions in Florida will choose a new congressperson in this election. Will it be the Republican? Or the Democrat? We’ll speak with both contenders; The Democratic nominee for Florida governor makes a campaign stop at Florida A&M University’s homecoming event; Many, if not most, of Florida’s top law enforcers fear the passage of Amendment Three will cripple their agencies; A proposed data center in South Florida is stoking the ire of at lease one local elected official there; And the head of the Florida Chamber of Commerce says the state is on the fast track to get into the world’s top-ten list of economies.

On tonight’s program: Local elected people and public policy wonks seem to agree….Florida’s Amendment Three will decapitate city and county services; Everyone’s talking about the aforementioned Amendment Three. But there’s also an Amendment Two on the ballot. It also involves taxes, but for farmers; Florida voters will also be casting ballots on healthcare affordability in the upcoming election. It’s a matter of critical importance to most people; Florida local governments can no longer support things the state considers violations of the anti-DEI laws. That’s sent more than a few folks looking for other employment; And the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias is still a concern for small business owners in the storm’s path.

On tonight’s program: With just over a month and a half to go in the season, this year’s first hurricane closes in on Northwest Florida; After Hurricane Michael’s devastation in 2018, residents of one Florida beach town are taking storms a lot more serious than they used to; The back and forth battle over Amendment Three ramps up as election day approaches; Voters in some Florida counties are facing both up and down property tax measures on next month’s ballot; Another reason to hate mosquitoes? They’re spreading Dengue Fever in Florida; A former Florida surgeon general warns against the current anti-vaccine policies in the state’s Department of Health; And Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz wasn’t “officially” a part of the federal government’s immigration enforcement effort. But there sure was a lot of taxpayer money used to pay for the detention center.

On tonight’s program: ICE agents target a Tallahassee food truck. And the community responds; It seems immigration enforcers in Florida are also after undocumented students’ Even as detention and deportation rates ramp up in Florida, at least one group of immigrants is determined to chart a better course for themselves; Florida’s Republican nominee for governor visits Florida A&M University and receives less than an enthusiastic welcome; Despite much public outcry, Florida has scheduled another black bear hunt. In fact, it’s already underway on private lands; And we’re heading into the flu season. And this year there’s a new vaccine that’s more effective than its predecessors.

Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.

From the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Muslim who will join the upper chamber to the Senate's first Paralympian, voters elected historic candidates on Tuesday.

The Trump Administration has ushered in a fundamental shift in the U.S. approach to global health aid. How will the newly elected Democratic Congress weigh in?

The razor-thin margin between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom is shining a light on an election process in Mississippi that is among the slowest and most decentralized in the U.S.

The change comes after sweeping Republican losses in the midterm elections.

Pope Leo begins his first South American tour since lung cancer surgery. The 12-day journey takes him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent two decades.

Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.

The Labor Department to release October jobs report Friday, what tactics are available to the Democratic Party to bring down fuel prices, judge blocks construction of Trump's arch for 14 days.

NPR host Leila Fadel speaks with Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, about why his city turned out in record numbers to elect Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.

The head of the Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights resigned on Thursday.

Votes are still being counted in Mississippi to see if Democrat Scott Colom will hold onto his lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Demonstrations continued across France Thursday, as trade unions went on strike over the cost of living.

Results are still outstanding House and Senate races but political scientists say one of the big winners in the mid-terms is American democracy itself.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sabrina Rodriguez, politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about the role Latino voters played in the midterm election.

Cornell University's faculty is voting on a no-confidence resolution, condemning the school's administration handling of an alleged gang rape.

On Wild Card, Philipps unpacks the experience of treating her brain tumor and filming her new show, the CBS drama Cupertino. But she also opened up about another aspect of her life.

All Things Considered bids farewell to Mary Louise Kelly, who hosts her final show Friday after an NPR career that goes back 25 years.

Gina Hinojosa, state representative from the Rio Grande Valley whose legislative priority has been boosting the public education system, will become the first Latina governor of Texas.

Big Tech is kind of carrying the stock market right now, thanks to all that spendy artificial intelligence innovation. That means your retirement account is probably invested in at least some AI stocks. So we asked an expert: If the theoretical AI bubble pops, will those 401(k)s be OK? Also in this episode: New data shows healthy growth in the private sector, Kai goes over the week’s economic headlines ahead of another Fed rate decision, and we visit a cyber-scam compound in Cambodia.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:Treasury yields, tech stocks, and consumer sentiment all took a slide this weekInside a Cambodian cyber scam compoundThere's reason to believe the private sector economy is actually doing pretty wellGot a 401(k)? There's a good chance it's invested in AI

Everyday consumers aren’t the only ones contending with rising borrowing costs. Corporations are also subject to those fluctuations — but the rates don’t rise equally across the board. In this episode, why companies with the corporate equivalent of low credit scores are seeing extra-high borrowing costs right now. Also in this episode: Rising crude oil prices spell trouble for sustained inflation, P&G raises sales with “innovation-based pricing,” and independent mechanics struggle to repair newer tech-integrated cars.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:How rising crude oil prices could impact the U.S. and global economy"Innovation-based pricing": new versions of old products at higher pricesRising rates are stressing out the riskiest companiesThis CPA quit, then did one fun thing every day of her job huntHas the recipe for Reese's changed? It depends on how you define 'change'Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized autos

In Crook County, Oregon, just east of the Cascade mountains, data centers sprawl across the high desert landscape. The area fell into economic decline during the Great Recession and some residents welcomed investment by Meta and Apple in the form of massive data center complexes. But 15 years on, was it worth it? In this episode, what happens when data centers come to town. Plus, mergers and spinoffs: Abbott plans to turn its baby formula operation into a standalone company, and Elon Musk explores a plan to combine Tesla and SpaceX.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:Data centers boosted one Oregon town's economy, but some residents have had enoughAbbott Laboratories announces a baby formula spinoff companyElon Musk wants to merge SpaceX and TeslaIf “demographics are destiny,” what’s in store for the U.S. economy?

On Tuesday morning, lenders like KeyCorp, Mercantile Bank, and Atlantic Union Bank turned in their earnings reports. Those types of regional banks make plenty of loans, especially to midsize companies. In this episode, we look at how they might start getting pickier if rates increase. Also, we’ll look at retailers fighting to offer value to customers, how AI is being used in publishing, Magic: The Gathering driving growth at Hasbro, a wild game processing company, and the booming horror industry.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:Midsize lenders thrived in the third quarter. Can it last?Walmart is offering a new membership bundle in fight for valueAI (still) has the publishing industry in a tizzyMagic: The Gathering is driving growth at HasbroHunters have to hunt for a place to turn wild game into foodHorror is good business — not just during Halloween

Inflation is affecting all of us. But when costs go up, lower-income households are especially vulnerable to credit creep — that’s when consumers use credit for more and more transactions. One survey found 29% of buy now, pay later users took out the loans to pay for groceries, double the percentage from just a couple of years ago. Also in this episode: What might happen to the labor market if Fed raises interest rates, how immigration crackdowns are tied to a 14-year homebuilder confidence low, and why political candidates are competing for AI attention.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:What will happen to the job market if the Fed raises interest rates?Struggling consumers are increasingly turning to high-cost credit for basic needsThis farmer was promised a $20,000 grant to go solar. USDA changed the rulesHow immigration crackdowns are tightening the construction labor marketCandidates campaign for AI attentionHome-based coffee shops provide unique perks for owners and customers