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https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-29/beijing-cracks-down-on-cities-land-selling-model-nanning-feels-the-effects-first Beijing cracks down on cities' land-selling model. Nanning feels the effects first | WQCS Dec 29, 2021 - Selling land and building cities made China rich. It also created a lot of government debt that China now wants to reduce. https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2026-04-27/indrio-groves-rezoning-delayed-again-amid-concerns-over-density-and-infrastructure Indrio Groves rezoning delayed again amid concerns over density and infrastructure | WQCS Apr 27, 2026 - St. Lucie County commissioners push major housing proposal to July for further review https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-29/trump-administration-moves-to-dismiss-members-of-the-national-science-board Trump administration moves to dismiss members of the National Science Board | WQCS Apr 29, 2026 - The Trump administration has moved to dismiss the members of the National Science Board, which governs the National Science Foundation. Dismissed members say... the national science boardtrump administrationmembers of https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-03/over-40-countries-meet-to-discuss-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz Over 40 countries meet to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz | WQCS Apr 3, 2026 - Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries meet virtually to discuss President Trump's request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-22/fresh-air-remembers-the-jazz-notables-who-died-in-2021 'Fresh Air' remembers the jazz notables who died in 2021 | WQCS Dec 22, 2021 - Earlier this year, Kevin Whitehead noted the passing of Chick Corea and Mario Pavone. Now he remembers a few more players who died in 2021, including Milford... fresh airthe jazzremembers https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-20/activists-worry-that-human-rights-are-not-prominent-in-u-s-iran-negotiations Activists worry that human rights are not prominent in U.S.-Iran negotiations | WQCS Apr 20, 2026 - Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-11/already-at-a-breaking-point-school-nurses-grapple-with-another-pandemic-puzzle Already at a breaking point, school nurses grapple with another pandemic puzzle | WQCS Dec 11, 2021 - NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Camden, New Jersey School District nurse Robin Cogan about how school nurses are faring during the pandemic, as COVID-19 cases... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-19/will-the-dhs-shutdown-affect-security-for-the-world-cup Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup? | WQCS Apr 19, 2026 - The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security... world cupdhsshutdownaffectsecurity https://www.wqcs.org/2022-01-17/ex-army-soldier-works-to-get-his-former-afghan-colleagues-out-of-afghanistan Ex-Army soldier works to get his former Afghan colleagues out of Afghanistan | WQCS Jan 17, 2022 - A former soldier in Tacoma, Wash., is helping resettle Afghan refugees after the fall of Kabul. One now lives nearby, and together they're working to get... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-30/suicide-rates-have-dropped-since-the-2022-launch-of-the-988-line Suicide rates have dropped since the 2022 launch of the 988 line | WQCS Apr 30, 2026 - NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angela Kimball of the mental health advocacy group Inseparable about the drop in suicide rates after the launch of the 988... suicide rates https://www.wqcs.org/rivertalk-at-indian-river-state-college/2024-01-25/annette-bracero-director-of-financial-aid-at-indian-river-state-college Annette Bracero, Director of Financial Aid at Indian River State College. | WQCS director of financial aidindian river state college https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-22/as-omicron-surges-these-states-and-cities-are-focused-on-giving-out-free-covid-tests As omicron surges, these states and cities are focused on giving out free COVID tests | WQCS Dec 22, 2021 - Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all have programs to offer free COVID testing to some or all of their residents. So do... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-02/germany-is-tightening-its-restrictions-on-people-who-havent-gotten-a-covid-vaccine Germany is tightening its restrictions on people who haven't gotten a COVID vaccine | WQCS Dec 2, 2021 - The German government is imposing tighter restrictions on people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, and is planning legislation to make vaccination... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-24/covid-cases-in-meatpacking-plants-impacted-workers-and-their-rural-communities COVID cases in meatpacking plants impacted workers and their rural communities | WQCS Dec 24, 2021 - A year and a half after COVID-19 outbreaks tore through many of the nation's meatpacking plants, workers and their towns are still working on ways to enhance... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-15/how-congress-workplace-culture-made-accountability-elusive How Congress' workplace culture made accountability elusive | WQCS Apr 15, 2026 - Congress was late to adopt workplace laws that protect private sector employees. How has that shaped its culture? NPR speaks with Rutgers professor James R.... workplace culturecongressmadeaccountabilityelusive https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-18/remembering-vampire-chronicles-author-anne-rice Remembering 'Vampire Chronicles' author Anne Rice | WQCS Dec 18, 2021 - Rice, who died Dec. 11, grew up in New Orleans and hit it big in 1976 with her first novel, Interview with the Vampire. She followed up with more than a dozen... vampire chroniclesanne ricerememberingauthorwqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-05/whats-at-stake-in-the-mlb-lockout What's at stake in the MLB lockout | WQCS Dec 5, 2021 - NPR's David Folkenflik discusses the offseason lockout negotiations with baseball analyst and former player Doug Glanville. at stakein themlblockoutwqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-28/pop-culture-happy-hour-team-points-out-2021s-best-films-and-tv-shows Pop Culture Happy Hour team points out 2021's best films and TV shows | WQCS Dec 28, 2021 - The end of the year means it's time to look back on the best films and TV shows of 2021. The hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast share their... pop culture happy hour https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-05/floridas-drought-conditions-leave-alligators-with-no-place-to-go Florida's drought conditions leave alligators with no place to go | WQCS May 5, 2026 - Drought conditions in Florida are so bad that some lakes are drying up and alligators are running out of room. place to godrought conditions https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-13/rock-roll-hall-of-fames-class-of-2026-includes-phil-collins-oasis-and-sade Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2026 includes Phil Collins, Oasis and Sade | WQCS Apr 14, 2026 - The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-16/gop-strategist-on-how-trumps-supporters-are-reacting-to-his-criticism-of-the-pope GOP strategist on how Trump's supporters are reacting to his criticism of the pope | WQCS Apr 16, 2026 - How are President Trump's most ardent supporters reacting to the image likening himself to Jesus and his criticism of the pope? NPR's A Martinez asks GOP... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-03/chinese-ride-hailing-group-to-delist-from-new-york-stock-exchange Chinese ride-hailing group to delist from New York Stock Exchange | WQCS Dec 3, 2021 - Didi Global says it's taking its shares off of the New York Stock Exchange, after coming under massive Chinese government scrutiny. It plans to go public in... new york stock exchangeride hailing https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-30/china-escalated-its-crackdown-on-press-freedoms-this-year China escalated its crackdown on press freedoms this year | WQCS Dec 30, 2021 - NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief at The Economist, about China's escalating crackdown. Pressure has intensified on independent... on pressthis yearchinaescalatedcrackdown https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-06/questions-remain-over-whether-the-u-s-or-israel-bombed-iranian-school Questions remain over whether the U.S. or Israel bombed Iranian school | WQCS Mar 6, 2026 - An elementary school in southern Iran was one of the first sites hit when the U.S. and Israel launched their attacks against Iran. More than 170 students and... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-16/as-child-care-costs-soar-providers-are-barely-getting-by-is-there-any-fix As child care costs soar, providers are barely getting by. Is there any fix? | WQCS Dec 16, 2021 - Bloomberg Businessweek journalist Claire Suddath explains why child care is so unaffordable in the U.S. and why attempts to provide federal funding for care... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-30/congress-ends-record-shutdown-at-the-department-of-homeland-security Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security | WQCS Apr 30, 2026 - Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs... at thedepartment ofhomeland securitycongressends https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-22/long-lines-are-forming-outside-new-york-citys-covid-testing-sites Long lines are forming outside New York City's COVID testing sites | WQCS Dec 22, 2021 - As the holiday weekend approaches, New Yorkers are waiting a long time to get tested for COVID-19. The nation's biggest city is confronting a record high... outside new york https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-16/the-federal-reserve-is-growing-more-concerned-about-higher-prices The Federal Reserve is growing more concerned about higher prices | WQCS Dec 16, 2021 - The Federal Reserve is paving the way for interest rate hikes next year after inflation accelerated to a near 40-year year high in November. the federal reservegrowing https://www.wqcs.org/people/daniel-wood Daniel Wood | WQCS daniel woodwqcs https://www.wqcs.org/people/wade-goodwyn Wade Goodwyn | WQCS Wade Goodwyn is an NPR National Desk Correspondent covering Texas and the surrounding states. wadewqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-12/amid-the-iran-war-ukraine-makes-gains-against-the-kremlin Amid the Iran war, Ukraine makes gains against the Kremlin | WQCS Apr 12, 2026 - With attention focused on Iran, Ukraine has made economic, battlefield and diplomatic gains against the Kremlin. the iran waramidukrainemakesgains https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-01/groups-work-to-give-people-living-in-rural-areas-with-parkinsons-access-to-care Groups work to give people living in rural areas with Parkinson's access to care | WQCS May 4, 2026 - Many people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease live in rural areas where it can be tough to access services they need, but dedicated individuals are working to... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-01/heres-what-musician-amy-grant-likes-about-getting-older Here's what musician Amy Grant likes about getting older | WQCS May 1, 2026 - On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Musician Amy Grant talks about what she likes about... amy grantgetting oldermusician https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-28/john-madden-nfl-hall-of-fame-coach-and-broadcaster-has-died-at-age-85 John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85 | WQCS Dec 29, 2021 - Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, according to the league. He was 85. nfl hall of fame https://www.wqcs.org/2003-01-15/morning-edition-returns-cell-no-and-dry-idea Morning Edition Returns: Cell, No and Dry Idea | WQCS Oct 21, 2021 - A chain of Hong Kong health clubs emphasizes modesty -- or perhaps vanity -- in an age of instant information. Also, they name hurricanes, don't they? Well,... morning editionreturnscelldryidea https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-06/how-the-petrodollar-regime-came-to-be-and-what-losing-it-would-mean-for-the-u-s How the petrodollar regime came to be, and what losing it would mean for the U.S. | WQCS May 6, 2026 - The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for over 50 years. But the system shows signs of cracking under the Iran war. https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-07/a-snake-adds-new-meaning-to-the-phrase-curling-up-on-the-sofa A snake adds new meaning to the phrase: curling up on the sofa | WQCS Dec 7, 2021 - A man in Clearwater, Fla., pulled back the cushions on his sofa to find a five-foot snake. The sofa was carried outside and a red-tailed boa constrictor was... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-10/u-k-researchers-develop-a-questionnaire-to-find-if-your-cat-is-psychopathic U.K. researchers develop a questionnaire to find if your cat is psychopathic | WQCS Dec 10, 2021 - Researchers adapted human tests for cats, Vice reports. Owners answer yes or no to statements like: My cat meows loudly for no apparent reason or my cat... https://www.wqcs.org/2025-04-16/for-one-griot-the-unearthing-of-this-ancient-west-african-capital-offers-vindication For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication | WQCS Apr 16, 2025 - Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-03/drought-expands-across-florida-water-restrictions Drought expands across Florida, water restrictions | WQCS Apr 3, 2026 - Severe, extreme, and exceptional drought expands across Florida as temperatures remain warm and high pressure keeps showers and storms focused only on some... florida waterdroughtexpandsacrossrestrictions https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-03/former-u-s-ambassador-talks-about-trumps-rhetoric-on-nato Former U.S. ambassador talks about Trump's rhetoric on NATO | WQCS Apr 3, 2026 - NPR's A Martinez asks Dan Baer, former U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, about the Trump administration's recent... u stalks aboutformerambassador https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-28/black-owned-hospice-seeks-to-bring-greater-ease-in-dying-to-black-families Black-owned hospice seeks to bring greater ease in dying to Black families | WQCS Jan 18, 2022 - Black patients and their families are less likely to sign up for end-of-life comfort care. To reach them, investors are starting hospice agencies run by people... black owned https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-12/to-stop-africa-from-hemorrhaging-local-talent-scientist-creates-drug-discovery-lab To stop Africa from hemorrhaging local talent, scientist creates drug discovery lab | WQCS Mar 12, 2026 - A Zambian scientist is on a quest to prevent brain drain from Africa so he's established a state-of-the-art drug discovery lab in South Africa. https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-28/decision-making-in-the-time-of-omicron Decision-making in the time of omicron | WQCS Dec 28, 2021 - NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen and San Francisco State University's Gaurav Suri about which activities are safe on a... decision makingthe timeomicronwqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-04/as-paralympics-approach-u-s-skier-sydney-peterson-balances-training-and-research As Paralympics approach, U.S. skier Sydney Peterson balances training and research | WQCS Mar 4, 2026 - Sydney Peterson is among the U.S. athletes heading to the 2026 Winter Paralympics. A neuroscientist in training, Peterson is studying movement disorders,... https://www.wqcs.org/skywatch/2026-05-04/skywatch-for-the-week-of-may-4-2026 Skywatch for the week of May 4, 2026 | WQCS May 4, 2026 - Skywatch for the week of May 4, 2026 for the weekskywatchmaywqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-14/under-pressure-from-president-trump-can-the-filibuster-survive-2026 Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026? | WQCS Apr 14, 2026 - President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would... under pressurefrom presidenttrump https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-08/afghan-artists-in-californias-bay-area-step-up-to-help-artists-still-in-afghanistan Afghan artists in California's Bay Area step up to help artists still in Afghanistan | WQCS Dec 8, 2021 - One of the biggest Afghan expat communities in the U.S. is in California's Bay Area. With the Taliban's return threatening artists in their homeland, Afghans... https://www.wqcs.org/2003-01-04/coffee-shop-pokes-through-groznys-rubble Coffee Shop Pokes Through Grozny's Rubble | WQCS Oct 21, 2021 - The bomb-pocked Chechen capital of Grozny shows one faint sign of normal life amid a violent conflict between independence-seeking rebels and Russian troops. A... coffee shoppokesgroznyrubblewqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-17/u-s-iran-ceasefire-appears-to-hold-as-economic-pressure-builds-globally U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to hold as economic pressure builds globally | WQCS Apr 17, 2026 - U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports is holding and so is a ceasefire in the war with Iran. https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-09/improvised-explosive-device-thrown-outside-mamdanis-new-york-residence Improvised explosive device thrown outside Mamdani's New York residence | WQCS Mar 9, 2026 - Police say a device thrown during an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City's Gracie Mansion was an improvised explosive device. Federal investigators are... new yorkimprovisedexplosivedevicethrown https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-27/lawsuits-could-expose-trump-business-practices-as-voters-consider-2022-midterms Lawsuits could expose Trump business practices as voters consider 2022 midterms | WQCS Dec 27, 2021 - The upcoming year could bring court demands and revelations for former President Donald Trump. There are cases against Trump the businessman and Trump the... business practices https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-04/fresh-air-weekend-actor-john-lithgow-the-tumultuous-life-of-stephen-sondheim Fresh Air Weekend: Actor John Lithgow; The tumultuous life of Stephen Sondheim | WQCS Apr 4, 2026 - From the FX action series The Old Man to the Broadway production of Giant, Lithgow is still going strong. Biographer Daniel Okren offers new insights into... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-17/news-brief-omicron-variant-spending-bill-stalls-abortion-pill-decision News brief: omicron variant, spending bill stalls, abortion pill decision | WQCS Dec 17, 2021 - How bad could the pandemic get this winter because of the omicron variant? One of President Biden's key agenda items is stalled. The FDA relaxes restrictions... news briefomicron variantabortion pillspending https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-20/how-saudi-arabias-entertainment-investments-are-playing-out-at-home-and-abroad How Saudi Arabia's entertainment investments are playing out at home and abroad | WQCS Apr 20, 2026 - NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Scott Roxborough of The Hollywood Reporter about the meaning of Saudi Arabia's investment in the potential Paramount... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-11/who-are-irans-revolutionary-guard-corps-and-whats-their-aim Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and what's their aim? | WQCS Mar 11, 2026 - Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has ignored President Trump's demand to disarm or "face certain death." A look at the group's strength and vulnerabilities... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-18/remembering-greg-tate-a-culture-critic-who-focused-on-black-music-and-art Remembering Greg Tate, a culture critic who focused on Black music and art | WQCS Dec 18, 2021 - Tate's whirlwind writing, which appeared in The Village Voice and Rolling Stone, often referenced pop culture, literary theory and the latest slang. He died... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-06/a-small-lineage-of-artisans-is-reviving-the-ancient-art-of-pigeon-whistles-in-beijing A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ancient art of pigeon whistles in Beijing | WQCS Dec 6, 2021 - For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but a small... https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-01/islamophobic-comments-are-the-latest-racist-rhetoric-to-come-from-fringe-lawmakers Islamophobic comments are the latest racist rhetoric to come from fringe lawmakers | WQCS Dec 1, 2021 - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., recently suggested Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was a suicide bomber. The Islamophobic comments are the latest in... https://www.wqcs.org/2003-01-07/exotic-newcastle-disease Exotic Newcastle Disease | WQCS Oct 21, 2021 - Exotic Newcastle Disease is a highly contagious virus that attacks birds, especially domestic poultry like chickens and turkeys. Five southern California... newcastle diseaseexoticwqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-05/scotus-gives-abortion-pill-mifepristone-one-week-reprieve-delaying-restrictions SCOTUS gives abortion pill mifepristone one week reprieve, delaying restrictions | WQCS May 5, 2026 - The abortion pill mifepristone is being challenged in court again, and the Supreme Court has delayed restrictions on it from going into effect by a week. abortion pillone weekscotusgivesmifepristone https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-05/what-to-watch-for-in-mondays-ncaa-championship-game What to watch for in Monday's NCAA championship game | WQCS Apr 5, 2026 - TNT Sports College Basketball journalist Adam Lefkoe talks about what's at stake in the NCAA Men's National Championship game on Monday night. what to watch forncaa championship https://www.wqcs.org/2002-12-16/california-home-insurance California Home Insurance | WQCS Oct 21, 2021 - NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that home insurance is a looming problem in California: thousands of homeowners are complaining that they lost their insurance... california home insurancewqcs https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-03/ice-detention-deaths-are-on-a-record-pace-one-texas-facility-bears-the-brunt ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt | WQCS Apr 9, 2026 - ICE inspectors in February found 49 violations to detention standards at Camp East Montana, including failure from staff to"accurately document required checks... https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2022-04-13/florida-voices-for-health-2022-florida-state-budget-includes-49-billion-for-health-care-related-spending 2022 Florida State Budget Includes $49 Billion for Health Care Related Spending | WQCS Apr 13, 2022 - The state had more to work with primarily because of an influx of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan and a good state economy. for health care https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-06/texas-mariachi-brothers-detained-by-ice-open-for-kacey-musgraves Texas mariachi brothers detained by ICE open for Kacey Musgraves | WQCS May 6, 2026 - Three Texas mariachi music-playing brothers and their parents were held by ICE for two weeks. Their story caught the ear of country star Kacey Musgraves. This... detained by icekacey musgravestexasmariachibrothers https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-14/sen-chris-van-hollen-d-md-discusses-the-u-s-blockade-of-iranian-ports Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., discusses the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports | WQCS Apr 14, 2026 - NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the U.S. blockade of Iranian... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-03/the-labor-market-springs-back-to-life-in-march-as-employers-add-178-000-jobs The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs | WQCS Apr 3, 2026 - The U.S. job market perked up last month as employers added 178,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, mainly because the number of people seeking... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-05-05/ohio-holding-primary-elections-for-several-key-races Ohio holding primary elections for several key races | WQCS May 5, 2026 - Ohio is holding primary elections for key races, including governor, U.S. Senate and the House. Many voters say they are concerned about the rising cost of... primary electionskey racesohioholdingseveral https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-06/these-blind-students-say-their-college-blocked-their-education-a-new-rule-could-help These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help | WQCS Apr 6, 2026 - Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule... https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2026-03-10/deputy-involved-shooting-in-okeechobee-county-leaves-suspect-dead Deputy-involved shooting in Okeechobee County leaves suspect dead | WQCS Mar 10, 2026 - Incident occurred in 6300 block of NE 8th Way. Deputies were unharmed okeechobee countydeputyinvolvedshootingleaves https://www.wqcs.org/2021-12-14/megadrought-is-renewing-debates-about-how-to-manage-water-in-the-arid-american-west Megadrought is renewing debates about how to manage water in the arid American West | WQCS Dec 14, 2021 - The Western megadrought is revealing a famed desert landscape long drowned by a controversial dam. It's raising questions about the future of this oasis, and... https://www.wqcs.org/2026-03-10/seeing-the-need-more-cities-and-states-are-stepping-up-to-help-provide-child-care Seeing the need, more cities and states are stepping up to help provide child care | WQCS Mar 10, 2026 - New York City isn't the only place pushing to expand free child care. We check in on this growing trend, and how states and cities are paying for it. https://www.wqcs.org/2026-04-14/jesuit-priest-shares-how-catholics-are-reacting-to-trumps-criticism-of-pope-leo Jesuit priest shares how Catholics are reacting to Trump's criticism of Pope Leo | WQCS Apr 14, 2026 - NPR speaks with Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and author, about how Catholics are reacting to President Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo. https://www.wqcs.org/people/annie-ropeik Annie Ropeik | WQCS Annie Ropeik reports on state economy and business issues for all Indiana Public Broadcasting stations, from a home base of WBAA. 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