On tonight’s program: What’s the connection between free speech and violence? There’s some new research on that subject and the results are a bit disturbing; Is Florida’s electorate swinging back in a Democratic direction? The state’s Republican Party leader thinks not; Certified Public Accountants may seem an unassuming lot. But it seems they have some critical superpowers; And it’s been said you can recycle just about anything nowadays. And it seems that includes already used water in Central Florida.

On tonight's program: The Florida House is holding talks about a mid-decade redistricting process, but some are questioning whether the motive behind the move is legal; Hurricane season came quietly to a close at the end of November. Florida was largely spared. But does that tell us anything about what to expect next year? Speakers at a recent Florida seminar say the United States’ actions following the 9-11 terrorist attacks may still be impacting global relations today; Florida has some of the most expensive high-rise condo association fees outside of New York City; As artificial intelligence becomes more widespread, educators and creators are talking about what could change; And we take a paddle down the Peace River.

On tonight’s program: A Florida House committee comes up with a bunch of ways to reduce – or even eliminate – property taxes; Florida A&M University’s new president opens up about her rocky path to being selected for the role; The latest candidate to vie for the position of Florida CFO shares his thoughts; AI is becoming a powerful diagnostic tool for any number of ailments. Including breast cancer; And Florida bids farewell to one of its most experienced – and celebrated – members of the Capital Press Corps.

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.

The child of Chinese immigrants, Liu didn't learn English until she was 5. She plays a terminally ill woman grappling with her teenage son's mental health crisis in Rosemead.

With Carey's enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable.

The three octogenarian nuns broke out of a nursing home to go back to live in their convent, sparking a dispute with their church superior. Both sides have appealed to the Vatican for a resolution.

The cost of living in November was up 2.7% from a year ago, according to a report Thursday from the Labor Department. That's a smaller annual increase than for the 12 months ending in September.

Like Pope Leo, Bishop Ronald Hicks is an Illinois native with deep experience in Latin America.

President Trump's peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.

In a primetime address Wednesday, President Trump said the nation is on the brink of an economic boom and claimed prices are falling quickly, even as affordability remains a top concern for voters.

President Trump used a primetime address Wednesday to celebrate his achievements since returning to office. Did his words do enough to ease the economic anxieties being felt by many Americans?

Trump defends his economic record in primetime address, GOP congressmen join Democrats to force ACA subsidy extension vote, Trump orders ban on sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela

What are the most unbearable Christmas songs? We offer a few of the many, many options.

The U.S. will sell Taiwan $10 billion in weapons, including missiles, howitzers and drones, a move expected to escalate tensions with China.

European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide whether to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine's war effort.

The photographer, film producer and activist was killed alongside her husband, director and actor Rob Reiner on Sunday.

A Chinese man who filmed alleged detention camps in China faces possible deportation to Uganda under the Trump administration.

Although the U.S. birth rate is on the decline, the number of women having babies in one age group has increased. Those new mothers are 40 and older.

European Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort.

President Trump says he's imposing a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers leaving Venezuela. Venezuela's government is calling this an 'outrageous threat' intended to rob the country of its oil wealth.

NPR has been following the story of three octogenarian Austrian nuns who broke out of a nursing home and back into their old convent. Now, they're hoping for a deal with the Vatican so they can stay.

A U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers may sound disruptive, but global oil is plentiful, and Gulf Coast refiners remain tied to Venezuela’s heavy crude after decades of investment. If sanctions are lifted and Venezuelan oil flows again, it could benefit refiners and drivers alike. Also in this episode: why bank deposits are growing, how the Gap staged a successful turnaround, and where trade workers are experimenting with AI.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 U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November, according to the latest BLS jobs report. There’s also data showing more Americans are reentering the workforce and more part-time workers are looking for full-time roles. In this episode, we explain what it all means for the broader economy. Plus: Advertising revenue is projected to top $1 trillion in 2025, hiring in the once-strong health care sector may slow soon, and artificial intelligence drives some young people into trade school.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.

IRS filings for new business applications have been climbing the past few months — particularly in the retail sector. The last time we saw a spike like this was in 2020. Are Americans ditching the corporate life, seeking stability, or in need of a second income? Likely a mix of all three. Also in this episode: Insurance coverage decisions go beyond medication sticker prices, home builder confidence ticks up, and the penny phase-out adds up for businesses doing a lot of cash transactions.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.

While markets are mellowing a bit, three major stock indexes closed at record highs on Thursday. Reminder: The stock market is not the economy! But it still can tell us how investors — and by association, high-income Americans — are feeling about the future. In this episode, who wins when the stock market performs well. Plus: Old MacDonald has a ... drone? And we check-in with three retailers around the U.S. about the holiday shopping 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.

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s latest presser was all about the job market. Buried among the usual talking points, like hiring sentiment and the unemployment rate, was immigration. That’s because the current administration’s immigration policies are complicating Fed measures of labor market health. In this episode, falling immigration turns jobs data on its head. Plus: Robust economic growth comes without typical job creation, U.S.-China trade tensions cool, and one company teaches AI to sort your trash.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.