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Silicon Valley billionaires’ war on democracy: Fresh Air
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (277+ words) Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place. Durán traces their fringe ideologies from blogs, manifestos…...
'If You Can Keep It': The Direct Impact Of Local Elections: 1A
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (147+ words) From school board officials and city council members, to decisions over roads and disaster relief budgets, local elections make a direct impact on your day-to-day life.But state and local elections get less attention, less media coverage, and lower voter…...
'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics"
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (91+ words) Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place. 'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon…...
How savvy is the Iranian regime about U.S. politics?
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (49+ words) NPR How savvy is the Iranian regime about U.S. politics? NPR's A Martinez speaks to Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute, about how the Iranian regime's understanding of U.S. politics informs its war strategy. Become an NPR sponsor...
Iran aims to put pressure on Trump amid negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (68+ words) npr.org Iran aims to put pressure on Trump amid negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz As Iran works toward a final agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leaders there have a political incentive to drag…...
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (954+ words) A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms. Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan…...
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (693+ words) Mike Lindell, candidate for Minnesota governor in Tuesday's primary, is seen here on stage with other candidates for the post including, from left, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth, speaker of the state House. Dana Ferguson/MPR News…...
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (889+ words) Amid growing frustration with both major political parties, voters are open to some big changes. A new poll, commissioned by supporters of election reforms and shared with NPR, shows there is significant support for upending winner-take-all U.S. House elections and single-member…...
In Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders: NPR
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (933+ words) BANGOR, Maine — On an 89-acre farm in Belmont, Maine, Stacy Leafsong is finishing up a series of intricate flower arrangements for an upcoming wedding. With pops of blue and white, the flowers mirror the colors of the coast, just a…...
Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (347+ words) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press conference with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic at the Serbia Palace, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Darko Vojinovic/AP hide caption A Ukrainian drone attack Monday on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk…...