• Trump warns Hamas must disarm for Gaza peace deal to reach next phase

    Trump warns Hamas must disarm for Gaza peace deal to reach next phase

    Dec 29, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... that. I'm not concerned about anything that Israel's doing. I'm concerned about what other people are doing or maybe aren't doing. Nick Schifrin: The cease-fire agreement requires Hamas to disarm, but the group maintains it has a right to armed resistance, although it has discussed ...

  • Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace proposal advancing

    Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace proposal advancing

    Dec 29, 2025 11:50 PM EST

    ... m afraid a return to war is very likely.Nick Schifrin: We will have to leave it there. Hussein Ibish, David Makovsky, thanks to all -- to both of you. Hussein Ibish: Thank you so much. David Makovsky: Thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you. Hussein Ibish: Great to be with you.

  • News Wrap: Massive winter storm snarls post-holiday travel

    News Wrap: Massive winter storm snarls post-holiday travel

    Dec 29, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... stolen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years to deter Russia from returning to war after a ceasefire. ... Nick Schifrin: The day's other headlines begin with a massive storm spinning east with a dangerous mix of winter weather that snarled post-holiday ...

  • What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

    What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

    Dec 29, 2025 11:35 PM EST

    ... economic growth. But there are very real questions about the boom. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential bubble with Cade Metz of The New York Times. ... Nick Schifrin: This year, perhaps the most significant business and economic story has been the development and spending around artificial intelligence. A.I. spending is ...

  • Trump’s attempt to pardon Tina Peters runs into constitutional limits

    Trump’s attempt to pardon Tina Peters runs into constitutional limits

    Dec 29, 2025 11:30 PM EST

    ... bars. As White House correspondent Liz Landers reports, there is little Trump can do to get former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters out of prison. ... Nick Schifrin: President Trump's use of pardons is a Rorschach test of sorts on how people view his second term. For some, he's ...

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump expanding presidential power

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump expanding presidential power

    Dec 29, 2025 11:25 PM EST

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump expanding presidential power in unprecedented ways, the GOP's legislative victories and the political word of the year. ... Nick Schifrin: What a political ...

  • Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD

    Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD

    Dec 29, 2025 11:20 PM EST

    ... have served our country? Stephanie Sy reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. ... Nick Schifrin: Post-traumatic stress is far too common among veterans. Ten percent of men, nearly 20 percent of female veterans report symptoms at some ...

  • Malcolm Gladwell joins Amna Nawaz for our ‘Settle In’ podcast

    Malcolm Gladwell joins Amna Nawaz for our ‘Settle In’ podcast

    Dec 29, 2025 11:15 PM EST

    ... by very careful, brilliant work by really, really, really smart people. So, to be interested in crime is of necessity to have to change your mind. Nick Schifrin: For the full conversation and more episodes, check out our video podcast "Settle In" on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

  • Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine

    Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine

    Dec 24, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... small village of Donetsk. Meanwhile, Russia's attacks are mostly on civilian targets, Zelenskyy said. Moscow, you see there, fired hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles -- quote -- "This is how the godless strike," he said, ahead of Christmas. William Brangham: Nick Schifrin, thank you so much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met, Putin says at annual news conference

    Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met, Putin says at annual news conference

    Dec 20, 2025 12:24 AM EST

    ... about 4 1/2 hours, Putin declared that Russian forces have “fully seized strategic initiative” and would make more gains by year's end. WATCH: Nick Schifrin asks Rubio if Putin is serious about peace in year-end news conference In the early days of the conflict in 2022, Ukraine ...