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USA correspondent Ron Elving - US inflation soars
Ron talks to Kathryn about surging inflation and the effect on President Joe Biden and the Democrats, how the conversation around Donald Trump is changing, and the January 6 investigating committee… Audio
Democrat loss in Virginia spells trouble for Biden
Democrats have been defeated in Virginia, raising serious questions over the future of the party in Congress.
Glenn Youngkin's surprise victory over the Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the race for… Audio
COP26: Major pledges made overnight
There have been two major pledges made overnight at COP26 - an end and reversal of deforestation by 2030, and slashing emissions of the greenhouse gas methane - also by 2030.
They were made at the… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
It is the final days of campaigns for the Virginia governor's race. It is seen as one of the few test cases this year of how the two parties are faring with voters. The race is very tight right now… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
Pfizer has applied for approval for the Covid vaccine to be used in US children aged 5-11. And a federal court has temporarily reinstated a controversial abortion ban in Texas just days after a lower… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
President Biden's agenda is at risk with further delays on spending packages and the threat of a potential default as a critical borrowing limit looms. And Ron has an update on the oil spill in the… Audio
Evan Osnos: 'Greed has always been part of America's formula'
When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Evan Osnos was living away from the United States for a decade, he often found himself making a case for his home country, despite the grave mistakes it had made… Audio
How the pandemic became a referendum on work
For many people, jobs have become little more than a completely relentless, unsatisfying toil. Especially since Covid-19 came along. So why then does work ethic still hold so much sway? Jamie McCallum… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Joe Biden says evacuations of US citizens and allies from Afghanistan will continue, despite the attack this week in Kabul that has killed 13 American soldiers and many others. Ron also reports on the… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
Kelsey covers off the criticism directed at President Joe Biden over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as evacuations continue, and a resurgence in Covid as America's school year begins. Kelsey Snell… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron provides the background to the decisions faced by US President Joe Biden over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. The fallout and criticism has been swift as the US backed government in… Audio
Americans falsifying information to get third dose of vaccine
Our U.S. correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, people trying to wangle a third dose of Covid-19 vaccine for extra protection, and Biden's… Audio
US senate narrowly approves $3.5 trillion spending plan
The US Senate has approved a $US3.5 trillion spending blueprint for President Joe Biden's top priorities in a 50-49 vote along party lines.
Pacific leaders urged to work together - but some missing
Pacific leaders have just heard from US president Joe Biden who's imploring them to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific - saying it's vital to regional security and prosperity. A virtual meeting of… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the strange divergence of pandemic and post-pandemic culture as parts of America return to normal but cases spike in rural areas where vaccination rates are less than half… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about a rare walk back of a veto threat to keep Biden's infrastructure plans together and Donald Trump is holding rallies again. Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about some developments on the Donald Trump front. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News. Audio
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Bernard joins Kathryn to talk about the free trade deal announced between Australia and the United Kingdom, with 99 percent of Aussie goods able to enter the UK duty free once the deal comes into… Audio
Biden and Johnson meet face to face
The United States President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been meeting ahead of the G7 leaders Summit in Cornwall, England.
It is the first time the two leaders have met face to… Audio
UK correspondent Matt Dathan
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the growing pessimism that the government will lift the remaining Covid restrictions on June 21, despite a successful vaccine rollout. Audio