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The marital standup story 'Is This Thing On?' sneaks up on you like a great punchline Bradley Cooper's new relationship dramedy Is This Thing On? is about a man who's never done comedy before, working out his marital problems on a stand-up stage. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Todd S. Purdum about his last interview with Rob Reiner and the filmmaker's legacy as an advocate. Scott Detrow
Business Shrimpers hoped tariffs would provide a lifeline. They're still waiting for relief Shrimpers along the South Carolina coast are still waiting for a positive impact from President Trump's tariffs on imported shrimp that are meant to help them compete. Victoria Hansen
Politics Virginia Governor-elect represents a series of firsts NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Virginia's Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger about her priorities and being the first woman to lead the Commonwealth. Erika Ryan
Arts & Life President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year. Andrew Limbong
Latin America Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venezuelans tell us that in a country long battered by shortages, it’s just another crisis to endure. Greg Dixon
Environment 'Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.' Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters Hundreds of families across Washington state have had to leave their homes because of catastrophic river flooding. Many have found a warm place to sleep at emergency, congregate shelters. Casey Martin
National Mangione pre-trial hearing wraps, but judge won't rule on evidence for months After three weeks of testimony, a judge will now rule on whether evidence found in Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Sarah Ventre
Politics What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in May, citing the billionaire's donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday. Rachel Treisman
Economy With highway access limited, will Washingtonians still find their way to Christmas town? Damage from the floods has limited highway access to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed town draped in extravagant holiday lighting. So many people come here for their holiday shopping that some call it "Christmas Town." But with highway access compromised by the floods, businesses will have to adapt. Joshua McNichols
