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.
School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
An astrophysicist breaks down what NASA's Webb telescope tells us about our universe
NPR's Morning Edition speaks with astrophysicist Alex Filippenko of the University of California, Berkeley about the latest findings of the Webb Telescope.
Many states have anti-abortion laws. Will they provide a social safety net for moms?
Stuart Butler of the Brookings Insitution talks about whether the party that's been pushing for anti-abortion policies is prepared to pay for the infrastructure needed to support moms and children.
Sri Lanka's president flees the country amid an economic crisis
NPR speaks with Ahilan Kadirgamar, a political economist and senior lecturer at the University of Jaffna, about the president of Sri Lanka, who has fled the country.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Somalia towards famine
by Leila Fadel
Russia and Ukraine previously provided nearly all of Somalia's wheat. Now, the country is on the brink of famine.
Elisa Albert's newest book explores the dark side of the fertility industrial complex
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Elisa Albert about her new novel, "Human Blues."
How Florida's Gov. DeSantis is exerting more control over the state's schools
by Greg Allen
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gained a national profile by focusing on "culture wars," including how race and gender are taught in schools. But his education agenda goes much further.
Sharks are making a comeback in the waters of Long Island
Shark sightings off the coast of Long Island have spiked in recent years. Researchers say many species of shark are thriving because of rebounding populations of the fish they eat and warmer water.
What new footage of the Uvalde shooting recording tells us about the police response
by Adrian Florido
New surveillance footage shows every minute of what police did as they delayed more than an hour to enter a classroom and kill the gunman.
Morning news brief
Takeaways from yesterdays' Jan. 6 committee hearing. President Biden visits Israel. And, new video is released from the Uvalde school shooting.
What's ahead as Biden arrives in Israel for his first trip as President
by Asma Khalid
President Biden lands in Israel today, a country he first visited as a young senator about 50 years ago.
The Jan. 6 committee will look at the role far-right groups played during the riot
by Deirdre Walsh
The seventh public hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol takes place today, and the subject of far-right extremism is center stage.