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.

On tonight’s program: The official start of the 2026 legislative session is a few months away, but the scene is already being set; We explore the question: who was the real Charlie Kirk?; It seems the live music business in Florida is seeing some very tough times; The Florida Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of workforce development workshops around the state; And it seems even the fine arts in this country are becoming more expensive because of import tariffs.

On tonight's program: Cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies are coming. And there appears to be no upside to the situation; We have an update on Florida’s property tax issue. Along with the mounting pressure on lawmakers from the governor to perhaps get rid of it altogether; Last year, a new Florida law stripped away a number of whistleblower protections. But that could change during the 2026 lawmaking session, although the sponsor says it won’t mean open season on government officials; We have a nuanced conversation about the life and death of Charlie Kirk; Let’s say your business depends on an Instagram presence. Which suddenly gets shutdown for no legit reason; And we recall the legacy – and the words – of Jane Goodall.

Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states on Tuesday night. Forecasters are expecting more on Wednesday.

Even if the government shutdown ends this week, flight disruptions are expected to linger. And, Google has launched a lawsuit targeting text message scammers.

Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than a dozen strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 70 people.

The word began as a medical diagnosis but over the centuries has evolved to mean the longing for a bygone, idealized past.

When Stacia was 21, she was struggling with severe depression. A stranger's simple question gave her safety during a time she needed it the most. Now, it's an example she's tried to follow ever since.

The Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., says it's allotted an extra 1 million meals for November, given the uncertainties about whether and when SNAP recipients will get their full benefits.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.

The House may vote as early as Wednesday afternoon on a measure that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but Democrats remain deeply divided about whether to support it.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the imminent House vote on a deal to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Baltimore this week to elect a new leader and renew their commitment to advocate on behalf of migrants in the U.S.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about the pending vote on a measure to end the government shutdown.

The company's first permanent in-person space is a former Lord & Taylor department store in the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia. Locations are on the way in Dallas and Las Vegas.

A flea market is Florida is feeling the effects of immigration enforcement as it's lost at least 30% of its customers.

Losing a loved one is something almost everyone can relate to. But sometimes the way we process our grief can be a light in the darkness for others.

Two years ago, California launched an experiment that lets judges order people with psychotic illness into care. Some counties are emphasizing something else the law enabled: "relentless outreach."

Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight.

Author Justinian Huang talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his new book Lucky Seed, about the Sun family's quest to ensure a male heir to their wealth.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.

The good news? The Commerce Department says personal income and consumption were up in June. Bad news is savings didn’t rise with ’em. In fact, high interest rates and high prices have battered the personal savings rate down to an almost two-year low, leaving many households without a financial security cushion. In this episode, we’ll also get into why national manufacturing growth depends on where you are, and Boston is incentivizing office to residential real estate conversions.

New gross domestic product data just came in — GDP grew a healthy 2.8% annually in the second quarter, better than predicted. Meanwhile, consumers are focused on buying essentials and credit card debt is growing. In this episode, we’ll examine why GDP is strong while many everyday people feel squeezed for cash. Plus: New real estate broker fee rules take effect next month and the number of Americans who predict they’ll retire young is up.

The last time Congress raised the federal minimum wage, it went up 70 cents — from $6.55 to $7.25 an hour. That was in 2009. Today, we’ll get into why there hasn’t been a successful push to boost it since then and who suffers as a result. Plus, officials in China promise major tax reform, apartment vacancies in Sun Belt cities rise and the Federal Reserve keeps an eye on GDP estimates.

“Act your wage,” “coffee badging,” “ghost jobs” — the internet is always vomiting up new workplace phrases. You may even use some of them to describe the bizarre job market of the past few years. So when popular work slang shifts from silly — “lazy girl jobs” — to grim — “quiet cutting” — are there hints about where the labor market is headed? Also in this episode: Tech firms ditch user counts, car sales motor on despite high costs and educators get educated about jobs at the Port of Baltimore.

In the face of major news, some say the bond market can signal what comes next economically. But so far, bond yields don’t seem to be reacting to Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race. In this episode, what the crystal ball of the economy does care about in regard to elections. Plus, business investments outpace GDP gains, Nvidia employees cash in on the chipmaker’s hockey stick-shaped earnings growth and Friday’s CrowdStrike crash reveals a common cybersecurity weakness.