Juana Summers
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Host of NPR's All Things Considered. IG: NPRJuana
As President Trump’s 8 PM deadline nears, I spoke with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social about the threats for a massive escalation in the war with Iran. So far, few signs of progress as Trump has threatened that a whole civilization will die tonight with no deal. www.npr.org/2026/04/07/n...
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to President Trump's latest threats to Iran
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., about President Trump's threats to target all Iran's power plants if a deal isn't reached — and whether such threats constitute illegal orders.
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April 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
As President Trump’s 8 PM deadline nears, I spoke with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social about the threats for a massive escalation in the war with Iran. So far, few signs of progress as Trump has threatened that a whole civilization will die tonight with no deal. www.npr.org/2026/04/07/n...
New interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. He says that this moment in American politics calls for new leadership. But does he see himself among those potential leaders? More on @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...
Sen. Cory Booker stood for 25 hours — now he takes a 'Stand'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat of New Jersey, about Stand — his new book on American civic ideals — and his political future.
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March 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
New interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. He says that this moment in American politics calls for new leadership. But does he see himself among those potential leaders? More on @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...
Today on the show: A conversation with Reshona Landfair. Her new memoir tells the story of the then-teenaged "Jane Doe" seen in a video that led to her testimony in singer R. Kelly's trials on child pornography and other charges. www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story.
A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Today on the show: A conversation with Reshona Landfair. Her new memoir tells the story of the then-teenaged "Jane Doe" seen in a video that led to her testimony in singer R. Kelly's trials on child pornography and other charges. www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
Solidarity with our friends and colleagues at @postguild.bsky.social.
Speaking to WaPo employees, editor Matt Murray says cuts are about “positioning ourselves to become more essential to people's lives, and what is becoming a more crowded, competitive and complicated media landscape, and after some years when, candidly, the Post has had struggles to do that."
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Solidarity with our friends and colleagues at @postguild.bsky.social.
Today on All Things Considered, I put questions to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about federal immigration enforcement actions in his state, how Minnesota can heal after the recent killings, and the future. youtu.be/amTa8Fz96vQ?...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Today on All Things Considered, I put questions to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about federal immigration enforcement actions in his state, how Minnesota can heal after the recent killings, and the future. youtu.be/amTa8Fz96vQ?...
Minnesota Sen. @amyklobuchar.com is now running for governor. She joined us yesterday on All Things Considered, before her announcement, to discuss developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats are united on ICE reform demands
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on recent developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Minnesota Sen. @amyklobuchar.com is now running for governor. She joined us yesterday on All Things Considered, before her announcement, to discuss developments around the federal immigration enforcement surge in her home state. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
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People in Minneapolis have been living in a state of deep stress. That includes me.
I wrote about what it’s been like.
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I wrote about what it’s been like.
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Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
People in Minneapolis have been living in a state of deep stress. That includes me.
I wrote about what it’s been like.
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I wrote about what it’s been like.
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I spoke with @jsummers.bsky.social for All Things Considered about what Fed independence means in practice, and why the attack on Chair Powell is such a big deal for the US economy.
This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.
This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I spoke with @jsummers.bsky.social for All Things Considered about what Fed independence means in practice, and why the attack on Chair Powell is such a big deal for the US economy.
This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.
This will air at tonight @npr.org at 5:05 ET and also will be on their podcast today.
There has been … a lot of talk … about Greenland lately. But what do people there think about Trump’s ambitions? I reported from Greenland last year, and reconnected with one of Greenland’s government ministers on today’s All Things Considered. www.npr.org/2026/01/09/n...
How are Greenlanders responding to Trump's threats to acquire the territory?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to Naaja Nathanielsen, a government minister in Greenland, about President Trump's latest threats to buy or acquire the territory, and how Greenlanders are responding.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
There has been … a lot of talk … about Greenland lately. But what do people there think about Trump’s ambitions? I reported from Greenland last year, and reconnected with one of Greenland’s government ministers on today’s All Things Considered. www.npr.org/2026/01/09/n...
On today’s @npr.org All Things Considered, we put questions to NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social about universal childcare and what today’s announcement w/ Gov. Hochul means for New Yorkers www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...
Mamdani says New York child care expansion a real step to fulfilling campaign pledge
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."
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January 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
On today’s @npr.org All Things Considered, we put questions to NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social about universal childcare and what today’s announcement w/ Gov. Hochul means for New Yorkers www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...
Today on All Things Considered, we meet a woman who became an unpaid family caregiver for both her parents and— she tells us how she cares for herself, as she cares for them. www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Today on All Things Considered, we meet a woman who became an unpaid family caregiver for both her parents and— she tells us how she cares for herself, as she cares for them. www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
Today, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joined me in studio. We put questions to him about his agency’s announcement that it would remove black box warnings from hormone treatments for menopause. youtu.be/mZwBozykjYo
The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Today, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joined me in studio. We put questions to him about his agency’s announcement that it would remove black box warnings from hormone treatments for menopause. youtu.be/mZwBozykjYo
Today on @npr.org’s All Things Considered I spoke with California AG Rob Bonta about the Supreme Court’s arguments on President Trump’s tariffs. youtu.be/wcdXIAzkWCQ?...
Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California's attorney general
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November 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Today on @npr.org’s All Things Considered I spoke with California AG Rob Bonta about the Supreme Court’s arguments on President Trump’s tariffs. youtu.be/wcdXIAzkWCQ?...
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NPR's veteran defense reporter Tom Bowman: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon Pass
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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
NPR's veteran defense reporter Tom Bowman: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon Pass
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
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A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org
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October 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org
Today is the first day in fifty years @npr.org and member stations will operate with NO federal funding. While that funding is gone, our commitment to public service journalism continues. Thank you for listening to NPR.
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Today is the first day in fifty years @npr.org and member stations will operate with NO federal funding. While that funding is gone, our commitment to public service journalism continues. Thank you for listening to NPR.
Today at @npr.org we said goodbye to our colleague, Ari Shapiro. Ari has been a host of our show for a decade, and a mainstay at NPR for 25 years. We will miss him tremendously. Don’t miss this tribute to his time with us, put together by our incredible producers. open.spotify.com/episode/2R4E...
Goodbye, Ari Shapiro
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September 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Today at @npr.org we said goodbye to our colleague, Ari Shapiro. Ari has been a host of our show for a decade, and a mainstay at NPR for 25 years. We will miss him tremendously. Don’t miss this tribute to his time with us, put together by our incredible producers. open.spotify.com/episode/2R4E...
Today on @npr.org's All Things Considered I spoke with Aaron Parsley of @texasmonthly.bsky.social about his experience during the devastating Texas Hill Country flooding, his sister's resilience and the death of his young nephew. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...
Three months later, a survivor reflects on the Texas floods
Three months after floods hit central Texas, senior editor at Texas Monthly Aaron Parsley shares his experience when he and his family were swept away by rushing water and how they're moving forward.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today on @npr.org's All Things Considered I spoke with Aaron Parsley of @texasmonthly.bsky.social about his experience during the devastating Texas Hill Country flooding, his sister's resilience and the death of his young nephew. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...
Today on All Things Considered - we brought in an infectious disease expert, and he answered NPR listener questions about the shifting guidance on COVID vaccines and how to navigate this moment:
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A doctor answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
NPR's Juana Summers talks with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the new rules regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Today on All Things Considered - we brought in an infectious disease expert, and he answered NPR listener questions about the shifting guidance on COVID vaccines and how to navigate this moment:
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"Before the earthquake, Afghanistan had 23 million people in need, many suffering from acute food insecurity and lacking basic health care. So the resources that exist are very stretched."
IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social:
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IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social:
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Devastating earthquake in Afghanistan leaves locals displaced, aid workers scrambling
NPR's Juana Summers talks with the International Rescue Committee's country director of Afghanistan, Sherine Ibrahim, about the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern mountainous region.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
"Before the earthquake, Afghanistan had 23 million people in need, many suffering from acute food insecurity and lacking basic health care. So the resources that exist are very stretched."
IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social:
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IRC Afghanistan Director Sherine Ibrahim on @npr.org with @jsummers.bsky.social:
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Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza. www.npr.org/2025/07/29/n...
IRC head talks about his call to allow more aid as Gaza verges on famine
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza amid a food crisis on the verge of famine.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with David Milliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about his call to allow more aid to enter Gaza. www.npr.org/2025/07/29/n...
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with the general manager of Boise State Public Radio. He clearly spells out the impact that the loss of federal funding will have on his station and its ability to serve the public. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today on All Things Considered, I spoke with the general manager of Boise State Public Radio. He clearly spells out the impact that the loss of federal funding will have on his station and its ability to serve the public. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
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Reporting from Kerr County, Texas— we set out with a local high school football coach, working to make sure people impacted by the devastating July 4 floods could have a hot meal. www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...
In Kerr County, a fleet of volunteers brings hot meals to hard-hit neighborhoods
In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, a fleet of volunteers is working to make sure people in the area have access to a hot meal.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Reporting from Kerr County, Texas— we set out with a local high school football coach, working to make sure people impacted by the devastating July 4 floods could have a hot meal. www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...