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‘Spitfires’ tells the story of American women pilots in WWII

5m 50s

Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for U.S. forces, which denied them the opportunity, but for Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary. John Yang spoke with author Becky Aikman to learn more.

Why young adults finding themselves are lonelier than ever

6m 10s

In a world where staying connected with family and friends can be as simple as tapping a button on your phone, many people are finding themselves lonelier than ever. It’s a crisis that is especially prevalent among young adults. Isabella Jibilian of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports.

Family planning clinics lose funding over support for DEI

4m 21s

For more than 50 years, millions of federal dollars in Title X grants have funded clinics that offer free or discounted family planning services to mostly low-income Americans. In April, the Trump administration froze more than $65 million in grants, forcing some providers to shut their doors. Brittni Frederiksen, associate director for Women's Health Policy at KFF, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

News Wrap: Trump says he wants to continue mass deportations

2m 10s

In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said in an interview that he wants to continue mass deportations despite the Supreme Court directing him to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Houthi missile halted air traffic at Israel’s main international airport, and Putin said he hopes he won’t have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

How auto parts tariffs may affect new and used car prices

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Trump has seemed to shrug off worries that his trade tariffs will raise prices on everyday items for Americans. Prices on new and used cars are likely to go up due to the 25 percent levies on imported auto parts, which took effect this weekend, and on imported cars, which have been in place for nearly a month. John Yang speaks with Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive, for more.

News Wrap: Warren Buffett criticizes using trade as a weapon

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In our news wrap Saturday, investor Warren Buffet said at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that the U.S. should not use trade as a weapon, Trump’s tariffs on cars and car parts kicked in with changes meant to blunt the impact on U.S. automakers, a Russian drone strike injured dozens in Ukraine, and an AI-generated image of Trump as the pope posted by the White House is drawing criticism.

How vaccine hesitancy may be driving pediatric flu deaths

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The CDC reported 12 seasonal flu-related deaths of children this week, bringing the total number of pediatric flu deaths this season to 216 — the most in 15 years. Experts say one reason for this new record could be the plummeting flu vaccination rate among American children. John Yang speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez at Baylor College of Medicine to learn more.

NYT finds no link between many deportees and Tren de Aragua

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In March, in order to speedily deport 238 Venezuelan men under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Trump claimed they were members of a transnational criminal organization called Tren de Aragua. But an investigation by the New York Times couldn’t find any evidence linking many of the men to that gang. Ali Rogin speaks with Julie Turkewitz, the lead reporter on that investigation, for more.

How NWS staffing shortages could put lives at risk

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The Trump administration’s dismissals of hundreds of experts compiling a key report on climate change is only the latest in a series of science-related rollbacks and cuts. That includes job cuts at the National Weather Service, where an Associated Press analysis found a 20 percent vacancy rate in nearly half its forecast offices. John Yang speaks with AP science writer Seth Borenstein for more.

How this Utah studio supports artists with disabilities

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Artists with different physical and developmental abilities sometimes have to be creative not just with the content of their art, but also with how they make it. One studio in Utah is trying to do just that, customizing tools for each individual’s unique needs and talents. Ali Rogin reports for our ongoing look at the intersection of health and arts, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Jobs market defies expectations amid tariff fears

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The U.S. labor market beat expectations last month, adding 177,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent. But the April jobs number was lower than the March tally and some economists are concerned that cracks in the economy are beginning to show as the effects of President Trump’s tariffs become clearer. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.

News Wrap: Army plans anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

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In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Army plans to host a massive parade for its 250th anniversary that happens to be on President Trump's birthday, organizers of an aid shipment bound for Gaza say drones attacked their vessel in international waters and an Illinois man was sentenced to 53 years in prison for killing a Palestinian American boy.

A look at Trump's order targeting public media funding

5m 56s

President Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt all funding for PBS and NPR. It would impact those two networks, the roughly 1,500 public media stations nationwide and national programs like the News Hour. William Brangham reports.

Unpacking Trump's budget proposal and what he wants to cut

6m 55s

The White House unveiled a budget proposal that would cut billions from non-defense programs across the government. President Trump's $163 billion in spending cuts would hit health, housing, education and climate programs. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jessica Reidl of the Manhattan Institute, who was also the chief economist for former GOP Sen. Rob Portman.

Yemeni diplomat asks U.S. for more support fighting Houthis

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The Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group that controls parts of western Yemen. Most of the rest of the country is controlled by the internationally recognized government, which has fought the Houthis with support from a Saudi-led coalition. In March, the U.S. started a campaign targeting Houthi leadership. Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with Yemeni Vice Foreign Minister Mustapha Noman.

Conservative perspective on Trump's authority over history

6m 26s

President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” Previously, Jeffrey Brown spoke with a historian critical of the president’s moves. Now, he has a different view from conservative Christopher Scalia. It's part of our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Brooks and Capehart on reaction to Trump's first 100 days

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what voters think about President Trump's performance in his first 100 days in office, the issues Democrats are leaning into to counter the administration and Trump's order threatening federal funds for public media.

News Wrap: U.S. and Ukraine sign minerals deal

6m 36s

In our news wrap Thursday, Ukraine agreed to a deal giving the U.S. access to its rare-earth elements and resources like oil and natural gas, the Trump administration is pushing for more behavioral therapy for transgender youth instead of gender-affirming health care and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to recruit and retain more air traffic controllers.

Ex-ambassador on changes to Trump's national security team

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The Trump White House announced a major shakeup with embattled National Security Adviser Mike Waltz leaving his post to become the next U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Ambassador John Negroponte. He was the first director of national intelligence during the George W. Bush administration.

White House not backing down from clash with judiciary

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Despite once again being told by a federal judge that their actions exceed the scope of the executive’s authority, President Trump and his administration continued their fight with the judicial branch. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

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