Morning Edition
Weekdays 5:00-9:00am
6:51: Marketplace Morning Report
8:51: Marketplace Morning Report
Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
Middle East Institute Fellow Bilal Saab Discusses Israel And UAE Agreement
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bilal Saab about the groundbreaking diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE.
Bukowski At 100: Remembering A Literary Icon
by Tom Vitale
Poet and novelist Charles Bukowski was notorious for his drinking and womanizing. Some called him a misogynist. But his work could also be tender and reveal truths about the human condition.
Belarus Opposition, In Exile, Appeals To U.S. Not To Recognize Contested Election
by Lucian Kim
One man who fled his country in the face of possible arrest by the nation's strongman, President Alexander Lukashenko, tells NPR the West should insist on new, democratic elections.
Sue Gordon Discusses Her Decades-Long Intelligence Career, 1 Year After Quitting
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Sue Gordon, about her nearly 40-year career in intelligence, which included serving under President Trump.
Wutang Clan's RZA Composes New Ice Cream Truck Song
"Turkey In The Straw," is a song that brings the ice cream man with it in the summer, but it has a racist past. Now, ice cream trucks have a new jingle to play.
Cat Named Dennis Quaid Gets Famous New Adoptive Dad
A cat in Virginia named Dennis Quaid has earned the attention of the actor himself. Quaid says he couldn't resist adopting the cat that shares his name.
HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' Brings Viewers To A World Of Monsters, Magic and Racism
by Eric Deggans
The new HBO Series Lovecraft Country mixes the real horrors of 1950's Jim Crow America with the imaginary horrors of author H.P Lovecraft.
News Brief: Israel And UAE Deal, Biden's Lead On Trump, USPS Funding
The UAE establishes more open diplomatic ties with Israel. A New NPR/Marist poll explores American attitudes towards the presidential candidates. And, Trump's position on funding the USPS evolves.
Trump's Comments On USPS Funding Has Voters Worried
by Miles Parks
In an interview with Fox Business News, Trump said that he was in favor of withholding funding to the postal service to hamper state efforts to expand mail voting. He later walked back on his stance.
Violent Crime Increases In Several Cities Nationwide
Cities from Chicago to Oakland report increases in shootings and killings since the pandemic began. Tensions from the pandemic may be contributing, but the answer isn't so simple.