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.

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.

A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $36 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had yanked after pressure from the Trump White House.

The plan authorizes a security force in the devastated territory and envisions a possible path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote.

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.

President Trump's war on DEI has gone far beyond the federal government. A nonprofit in Chicago dedicated to promoting equity by bringing women into the skilled trades is fighting for its existence.

Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much.

Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked doors.

After months of objections, President Trump is now calling on House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are in Washington to demand the release of the Department of Justice's files. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Epstein accuser Annie Farmer.

Researchers say hackers are using their tech skills to help criminals hijack cargo shipments in real life.

Forty percent of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried mothers. Increasingly, those moms are over 30, at a time when teen pregnancy has fallen off a cliff and births are declining for younger women.

Trump now says that House Republicans should vote for Epstein files' release, Trump says the U.S. may hold talks with Venezuela, Border Patrol agents arrest dozens in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Since the Gaza ceasefire began, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received a boost from President Trump, and is gearing up to run for reelection.

In an exclusive Washington Post story, reporter Warren Strobel describes a CIA operation in Afghanistan over the course of about a decade. The goal was to degrade the country's opium crop.

Where might we look for inspiration for new cancer therapies? Some researchers say the bowhead whale may offer clues.

Ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan in February, curling superfans turn out in Sioux Falls, S.D., for trials to determine which U.S. team will compete in "chess on ice" against the world.

Abortion is supported by three out of four Mainers, but a popular network of clinics that provides it alongside primary care is being shut out of Medicaid by the Trump administration.

There's a new celebrity in town and it's... a comet. Much of the attention has to do with an astrophysicist's grandiose suggestions that 3I/ATLAS could contain alien life. Other scientists disagree.

A few big box retailers report earnings soon, including Target, Walmart and Lowe’s. That could give some clarity on the state of the American consumer as we head into the holiday shopping season. Though of course Nvidia, the top-performing tech firm on Wall Street, will be the most exciting earnings call of the week. We’ll explain what all the hype’s about. Also in this episode: the NAR predicts homes sales will jump 14% next year and a former coal mining town pivots to nuclear.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 latest in President Donald Trump’s trade war waffling? Tariff exemptions aimed at lowering Americans’ grocery bills. Affected products could include supermarket staples, like coffee and bananas from Ecuador, Argentina, El Salvador and Guatemala. In this episode, how long it could take for shoppers and businesses to see lower prices. Plus: Work permit rollbacks fuel a janitorial workforce crunch in Texas, moviegoers shell out for IMAX screenings, and we check in with a Pennsylvania customs broker.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.

With the government shutdown officially over, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is back at work after a 43-day hiatus. But all that missed data can’t be recreated — and catching up while understaffed will be difficult. In this episode: What reports will BLS prioritize and what’ll be left behind? Plus: Solar projects rush to finish before a tax credit deadline, Disney stops reporting its streaming subscriber numbers, and businesses strategize for a world without pennies.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.

Consumers may have revved up their spending in October, but spending more doesn’t mean getting more — prices are also up this holiday season. In this episode, why most shoppers feel like they're doing less with more. Plus: Auto loan delinquencies rise, mortgage applications heat up during an often-chilly season, and Kai explains the price-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, which is at a decades-high.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.

Business owners aren’t too optimistic about the labor market, according to an NFIB survey. About a third are struggling to fill an open position, and around a quarter said labor quality was their most pressing issue. In this episode, we scrape together a picture of today’s labor market, sans government data. Plus: Cities issue bonds at a record pace, we explain the consequences of Trump’s proposal to back 50-year mortgages and one report shows real wage growth has slowed to 2%.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.