Why 'the last Democrat standing' in Montana is skipping the DNC Montana used to vote consistently purple, but now there's only one Democrat holding statewide office, three-term U.S. Senator Jon Tester. He's not exactly embracing his party this election cycle. Kirk Siegler
To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads. Ari Daniel
It was a pair of roller skates that helped one woman rediscover joy Susan Barrientos spent nearly 16 years in an abusive marriage. She came to StoryCorps with her daughter, Illya Mehrzai, to remember how a pair of roller skates helped get her through. Jey Born
A grim milestone: More than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza Gaza health officials say the death toll of Palestinians killed in the war has topped 40,000. We look at three of those recent deaths: a mother and her newborn twins died in Gaza this week. Hadeel Al-Shalchi
5 people are charged in connection with 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry’s death Two doctors and an alleged drug dealer are among the five charged in connection with Perry’s death. Federal authorities accuse them of supplying the actor with drugs that ultimately killed him. Leila Fadel
Trump supporters are using a song by The Chicks to clap back at progressives Donald Trump supporters on TikTok are using "Not Ready to Make Nice" by The Chicks to soundtrack their opposition to Kamala Harris. We explore the deeper history of the song. Hosts
With not a lot of time, Democrats revamp convention after Biden pulls out of election Democrats thought they were returning to a more normal kind of convention. Then came a decision which gave them 29 days to remake it all. Tamara Keith
Ukrainian forces now control more than 400 square miles of Russian territory Ukraine says it has solidified its control over parts of Russia's Kursk region. NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges about Ukraine's strategic goals behind the operation. Michel Martin
Morning news brief Vice President Harris will roll out her economic agenda Friday. Former President Trump narrows in on inflation. Five people are charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Michel Martin
Certain bats have no health issues with sugar. Can bats teach us about diabetes? Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar without getting sick. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it, and if they have something to teach humans. Ari Daniel