On tonight’s program: The Florida House is trying again to lower the minimum age for buying long guns; If students aren’t signing up for certain courses, why should colleges and universities keep those courses in the catalog?; We hear from an attorney representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein; Florida is becoming more and more unaffordable.Even though it can be argued that a rising wage lifts all boats across the economy; The cost of policies under the Affordable Care Act is going up. Way up; The unlikely combination of music and saliva may hold the key to new directions in the early detection of dementia; And we have an uplifting story about the little schools that not only could but did!

On tonight’s program: The federal government is open again, but it’s not clear how soon SNAP food benefits might start flowing again.So Florida Democrats are asking Governor DeSantis to lend a hand; Anti-communism lessons were common in schools at the height of the Cold War. Now, in Florida, what is old is new again; The conventional political wisdom is that Florida is as red as a well-boiled rock lobster. Then again, the conventional wisdom may not be totally right; A new online gaming site is all the rage. And its potential danger to young people is stoking the rage of Florida’s attorney general; There is some new medical advice when it comes to early detection of breast cancer; Some military veterans in Florida are learning how to rebuild hurricane-damaged homes and that training could lead to very profitable jobs; And we join some patriotic and civic-minded folks who carefully clean the headstones of fallen veterans using the safest chemicals they can find.

On tonight's program: Lost in the discussion about possibly eliminating Florida property taxes is HOW that money would be replaced; Florida lawmakers are still teeing up the big ticket items for the 2026 session. Although a veteran capital reporter reminds us it’s a pretty one-sided kind of exercise; The State of Florida partially lifts its 5-year ban on commercial and recreational oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay; The federal government shutdown news has mostly focused on the lack of SNAPbenefits and Affordable Care subsidies. But some services roll on. Like the debt service on student loans; Florida is investing more money into pediatric cancer research; You’ve heard of “canaries in the coal mine” to give advance warning of air-borne toxins; And it seems dolphins serve the same role when it comes to poisons in the marine environment.

On tonight's episode: What kind of impact do the closing of schools have on a community? The crackdown on immigrants in Florida is having effects beyond the immigrants themselves; We check in WUSF’s Capitol Guy to get the latest on some sticky issues state lawmakers are racing to accomplish before the next election; And no matter how tough things are today on Florida lawmakers, things were a LOT worse in the earliest days of the territory.

On tonight’s program: The investigation into the financial dealings of an organization run by Florida’s First Lady continues; President Trump gives the nod to several Florida politicians. Especially those who say positive things about him; Despite the Florida candidates President Trump is backing now, one gubernatorial hopeful thinks he’ll wind up with all – or most – of the endorsement marbles; And the women who were so integral to George Clinton’s Mothership of Funk are finally getting their due.

On tonight's episode: For those who think AI in education is a terrible thing, it seems that battle is already over; A school district in the Florida panhandle is racking up big legal fees to defend book removals; As the federal government shutdown drags on, we’ll hear how it’s affecting thosegovernment workers and the many clients they serve; We’ll hear from a man who contracted polio decades ago. And is still struggling with the lingering effects of the disease; And if you think seaweed is just the sushi equivalent of parsley, you’re in for a surprise.

The G20 closed in Johannesburg without a ceremonial hand over to the U.S., its next chair, after Washington boycotted the summit.

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

An Israeli airstrike has struck Beirut for the first time since June.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to New York Times reporter Scott Dance about efforts to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency. President Trump's review panel failed to meet a deadline last week.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Eli Stark-Elster about the imbalance of how adults supervise children in physical spaces versus digitally.

Seniors are the fastest-growing homeless population across the nation. Now, some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate the elderly.

Six Democratic lawmakers, who also served in the military, released a video this week reminding U.S. troops to refuse "illegal orders," drawing the ire of President Trump and his supporters.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Congressman and former Army Ranger Jason Crow for his response to President Trump after Crow participated in a video urging U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders.

Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.

President Trump lavished praise on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as the two met for the first time in the Oval Office after a history of trading political insults.

The CDC reversed its stance on vaccines and autism, suggesting a potential link without evidence, the U.S. presented a plan to end the war in Ukraine, NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani to meet Trump Friday.

Singer Toni Braxton is remixing her career in film, teaming up with Lifetime to produce and star in movies -- some based on her own hits. Her latest film takes inspiration from "He Wasn't Man Enough."

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning after a break with President Trump made a primary fight inevitable, says Georgia Public Broadcasting reporter Sarah Kallis.

Global climate talks in Brazil wrapped up with a deal to increase funding for countries hit by warming but no plan to phase out fossil fuels.

This week a CDC website briefly suggested a vaccine–autism link, prompting experts to urge the public to rely on credible medical guidance.

The New York mayor-elect's unexpected victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.

Education reporter Holly Korbey and writer Elizabeth Matthew explore why some schools are scaling back homework and whether it helps or hurts students

Bionic and the Wires is a band that makes music by turning the electrical activity of fungi into playable sounds.

For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind, or cuts to USDA funding that have left your food bank running low. Or maybe it’s the simple reality of a packed schedule — there’s a lot to cook, and so little time. In this special from Marketplace, we bring listeners a collection of stories on the business and economics of food. Our reporters take us across the country to farms, home kitchens, and restaurants. We visit a refugee farmer in Houston, a chocolate-making lab in California, and stop for a bite at an award-winning restaurant in Portland.

TJX, the parent company of off-price retailers T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, posted excellent earnings this week, while Target cut its sales forecast. “Off-price” means TJX sells excess inventory at a discount, which may be more attractive to increasingly stressed shoppers hunting for deals. Also in this episode: Political affiliation colors consumer sentiment, USDA cuts end a major revenue stream for small-scale farmers, and supply chains are unusually slow this holiday season.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.

The September jobs report finally arrived after a six-week delay, showing employers added 119,000 jobs — well above expectations. The BLS also recorded an unusually strong 80% employer response rate, the highest since 2019. Improved accuracy came as a consequence of the deferred report. Also in this episode: Food service gained 36,000 jobs, America’s brand image hit a new low, and a scholarship celebrated 20 years of supporting Latina students.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.

China's purchase of 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans ends a trade war freeze. And while it's better than nothing, it's still far below typical November numbers. With no confirmation of more big shipments, and cheaper suppliers like Brazil and Argentina ready to fill in, how are U.S. farmers reacting? Plus: What to expect in September's jobs report, how the rise of gambling might change political media, and why tech giants are issuing debt to fuel expansion.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.

The White House’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications is adding extra pressure to health care systems in rural and low-income areas. Historically, the visa has been a critical pipeline for skilled health workers in hard-to-staff settings. Affected hospitals are already feeling the added strain. Also in this episode: A bitcoin downturn won’t just hurt crypto bros, Panera announces an overhaul amid floundering fast-casual sales, and the EV market soldiers on, despite sunsetted tax subsidies and emissions regulations.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.