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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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a poster reads DELAWARE HIV CONSORTIUM under a tent at an event
Delaware
Government
Health Care

Possible HIV funding cuts could ‘wipe out’ Delaware prevention program

Delaware groups that provide HIV prevention, testing and treatment fear their federal support could soon disappear.

1 year ago

Listen 1:23
Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Explainers
Government
International

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

1 year ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Employment
Government Accountability

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

1 year ago

a list of foods offered at a table as residents stand in line
Dance
Food & Drink
Politics

‘Food is medicine’: Healthy food from Delaware charity could see cuts amid federal funding freeze to food aid

Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.

1 year ago

Listen 1:48
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

1 year ago

a cargo ship in the water
Business
Economy
International

Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs

It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.

1 year ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen on a cloudy day
Government Accountability
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health

Hundreds of public health jobs at risk in Philly after city loses federal grants

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-19 era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts

Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.

1 year ago

Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Government
Higher Education
K-12
Law
New Jersey
Politics

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

2 years ago

A sign in Norristown explains in Spanish your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement agents
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act

Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Camden County N.J. election officials demonstrate mail-in voting
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Del., N.J. among states suing to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

The lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago.

2 years ago

Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Economy
Government Accountability
International

What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets

For decades, global commerce abided by tariff rates agreed to by the U.S. and 122 other countries during the 1980s and 1990s. On Wednesday, Trump detonated that arrangement.

2 years ago

Laura Loomer walking past Donald Trump
Government Accountability
Military

Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they’re not loyal

Trump was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his agenda, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday.

2 years ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia
6abc

Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says

"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.

2 years ago

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