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An atmosphere of fear and uncertainty has set in on campuses across Appalachia where at least a dozen faculty and staff at colleges and universities have lost their jobs after sharing negative opinions about the conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
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Our monthly newsletter brings you timely updates on our station as well as a review of the past month's essential stories from our East Tennessee Community.
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Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today. -
Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture. -
The Trump administration continued its pressure campaign against Venezuela's president over the weekend, enforcing a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee, about Trump administration's seizures of Venezuela-linked oil tankers.
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A local government in Japan voted Monday to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant, which has been closed since 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care. -
President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change. -
A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever. -
The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025. -
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
We have new holiday program offerings this year, along with traditional favorites!
One year after Hurricane Helene tore through East Tennessee, WUOT News gathered recollections from over 20 people who survived the floods.
A special feature from WUOT News reflecting on Helene's impact on East Tennessee, one year later.
Radiolab is a curiosity bender, asking deep questions and using investigative journalism to get the answers.
Tune in every Saturday morning at 9:35 for this weekly science series from the American Museum of Science and Energy.
Click here to see all of the ways you can listen to the Metropolitan Opera productions this season.