Best Mr Scientist 9 Podcasts (2025)

1
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City 2:58

Play Pause

1h ago2:58

2:58

The 34-year-old, Ugandan-born democratic socialist defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, in Tuesday's election, according to a race call by the Associated Press.By Brian Mann

1
Pentagon pilot program trains students to be future federal workers 3:55

6h ago3:55

3:55

Between DOGE and the government shutdown, it's a tough time to be a federal worker. But students in a Pentagon-funded pilot program are excited about working for the government.By Jay Price

51
After 200 years, a first daughter comes home 4:37

2h ago4:37

4:37

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with retired teacher Barbara VornDick about her years-long efforts to shed new light on the life and death of Eliza Monroe Hay, President James Monroe's eldest daughter.By Linah Mohammad

51
With fewer samples from other countries, CDC has dimmer global view of flu and COVID 3:34

2h ago3:34

3:34

There's been a significant slowdown in influenza and COVID samples sent to CDC from other countries, which could impair pandemic preparedness and vaccine developmentBy Jonathan Lambert

51
The D.C. man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent goes on trial 2:54

2h ago2:54

2:54

A man who threw a sub sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C., is now on trial for assault. He's come to symbolize resistance to President Trump's federal surge in the city.By Carrie Johnson

51
Part 2: Austrian nuns left a retirement home to break into their old convent 5:06

2h ago5:06

5:06

Three Austrian nuns leave a retirement home to break into their old convent with local support and an Instagram following.By Esme Nicholson

1
California voters decide on redistricting 4:32

2h ago4:32

4:32

California voters are deciding whether to redistrict to help Democrats win seats in next year's midterms. It comes as a response to President Trump getting Texas to redraw maps to help Republicans.By Guy Marzorati

1
Supreme Court to hear arguments about tariff legality 6:46

2h ago6:46

6:46

Ahead of the Supreme Court arguments about President Trump's tariff policy, here's what we know about how tariffs have impacted the U.S. economy.By Scott Horsley

1
Scientists can't agree on why some autumn leaves go red 4:31

3h ago4:31

4:31

Leaves often turn brilliant colors in autumn. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists in recent years.By Nell Greenfieldboyce

1
Dick Cheney's legacy in Iraq 3:26

3h ago3:26

3:26

Dick Cheney is often described as the chief architect of the Iraq war. In Iraq, he's better remembered as a key figure behind the destruction of the country.By Jane Arraf

1
Air traffic controllers feeling the pinch of the government shutdown 4:02

2h ago4:02

4:02

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about holiday travel.By Joel Rose

1
On 9/11 and after, Dick Cheney shaped the American response to terrorism 5:50

2h ago5:50

5:50

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Garrett Graff, author of The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 about former Vice President Dick Cheney's role that day, and thereafter.By Tyler Bartlam

1
The federal shutdown has forced some Head Start migrant childcare centers to close 5:15

2h ago5:15

5:15

Head Start centers in Florida provide childcare and education for the kids of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The government shutdown has forced these centers to shutter, at least temporarily.By Jonaki Mehta

1
The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option 4:11

17h ago4:11

4:11

The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.By Jennifer Ludden

1
3 Austrian nuns in their 80s left a retirement home to break into their old convent 4:47

17h ago4:47

4:47

Three Austrian nuns have left a retirement home to break into their old convent — with local support and an Instagram following.By Esme Nicholson

1
To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how 3:39

17h ago3:39

3:39

With darker days ahead after winding back our clocks, one strategy for better health is to align your daily habits, like sleep and meals, with your body's clock.By Allison Aubrey

1
What the last campaign day in the New York City mayoral race looks like 3:51

17h ago3:51

3:51

New York City's mayoral race draws to a close on Tuesday. Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is urging volunteers to get out the vote. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo is hoping for a come-from-behind win.By Brian Mann

1
These key races around the U.S. could have consequences nationally 4:19

17h ago4:19

4:19

Presidential or congressional races aren't on the ballot, but there are some key races around the U.S. that could have consequences nationally. We look at the messages the candidates are running on.By Domenico Montanaro

1
Phil Jackson reflects on past legends and future potential for NBA's 75th birthday 5:32

17h ago5:32

5:32

NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson and basketball writer Sam Smith take their decades-long friendship to the page in their book Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 players.By Juana Summers

1
Some lawmakers are worried that Trump is dragging the U.S. into war with Venezuela 3:54

17h ago3:54

3:54

President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification.By Michele Kelemen

1
Trump is slashing the number of refugees. What does that mean? 6:06

17h ago6:06

6:06

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sharif Aly of the International Refugee Assistance Project about President Trump drastically slashing the number of refugees that can enter the U.S.By Jonaki Mehta

1
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving is another holiday: Jersey Week 3:02

17h ago3:02

3:02

In the Garden State, there's an unusual public school holiday between Halloween and Thanksgiving known as Jersey Week.By Anastasia Tsioulcas

1
Cattle rancher reacts to Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina 4:48

18h ago4:48

4:48

Oren Lesmeister, a fifth-generation cattle rancher in South Dakota and a former Democratic state lawmaker, talks about the White House's plan to quadruple the amount of beef it imports from Argentina.By Kathryn Fink

1
Republicans still don't like Obamacare, but some want its subsidies extended 3:57

18h ago3:57

3:57

At the heart of the government shutdown is a debate about expiring subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Republicans in Congress detest the ACA, but some have now accepted that it's here to stay.By Sam Gringlas

1
Radio Diaries: Columbia protester Leqaa Kordia is still detained 4:56

18h ago4:56

4:56

In the Spring of 2024, a young Palestinian woman, Leqaa Kordia, was arrested protesting outside Columbia University. She's the last Columbia protester still in detention.By KUOW Staff

Mr Scientist 9 Podcasts

1
The 9th Lab

Mr. Scientist 9

1
All Things Considered

NPR

1
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City 2:58

1
Pentagon pilot program trains students to be future federal workers 3:55

51
After 200 years, a first daughter comes home 4:37

51
With fewer samples from other countries, CDC has dimmer global view of flu and COVID 3:34

51
The D.C. man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent goes on trial 2:54

51
Part 2: Austrian nuns left a retirement home to break into their old convent 5:06

1
California voters decide on redistricting 4:32

1
Supreme Court to hear arguments about tariff legality 6:46

1
Scientists can't agree on why some autumn leaves go red 4:31

1
Dick Cheney's legacy in Iraq 3:26

1
Air traffic controllers feeling the pinch of the government shutdown 4:02

1
On 9/11 and after, Dick Cheney shaped the American response to terrorism 5:50

1
The federal shutdown has forced some Head Start migrant childcare centers to close 5:15

1
The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option 4:11

1
3 Austrian nuns in their 80s left a retirement home to break into their old convent 4:47

1
To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how 3:39

1
What the last campaign day in the New York City mayoral race looks like 3:51

1
These key races around the U.S. could have consequences nationally 4:19

1
Phil Jackson reflects on past legends and future potential for NBA's 75th birthday 5:32

1
Some lawmakers are worried that Trump is dragging the U.S. into war with Venezuela 3:54

1
Trump is slashing the number of refugees. What does that mean? 6:06

1
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving is another holiday: Jersey Week 3:02

1
Cattle rancher reacts to Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina 4:48

1
Republicans still don't like Obamacare, but some want its subsidies extended 3:57

1
Radio Diaries: Columbia protester Leqaa Kordia is still detained 4:56