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Every time Friday the 13th rolls around, tattoo shops across the country host all-day flash events, where artists draw up small, repeatable designs of the spooky or superstitious variety. Here & Now’s Grace Griffin reports from Ghost in the Machine Tattoo in Boston to learn more about the history of the tradition and what it means to tattoo artists and clients alike.  Then, Julianna Glasse was raised evangelical Christian, and had a marriage and a musical career rooted in faith. But when she started to read books on philosophy and feminism, she no longer felt she could continue in that life. Glasse talks about her memoir, “This is What Happens When Women Read.”  And, United Airlines is banning AI agents from booking flights on behalf of customers, citing concerns that AI bots could expose sensitive personal information or make unintended purchases. The Wall Street Journal’s Alison Sider tells us more. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned,, amid an investigation into his affair with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence officials as a suspected Chinese spy. The resignation came hours after the New York Times reported on another affair Huang had, this one with a subordinate at the company. Writer and podcaster Kara Swisher explains the unfolding scandal, and MS NOW’s Ali Velshi breaks down what it all means. And, Democrat Scott Colom made history as the first Black person elected to represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Marvin King, professor at the University of Mississippi, details Colom’s victory. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

For more than 60 years, researchers at the University of Virginia have identified children who, from the time they were toddlers, said they had been someone else. Now, a new study from the center shows that people who died a violent or unexpected death are reincarnated more quickly than others. We speak with researcher Saeedeh Sadeghi about the study.  Then, lawmakers are pushing for tighter controls on the export of artificial intelligence chips after Jensen Huang, the CEO of top U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, said he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The Council on Foreign Relations' Chris McGuire discusses what this means for U.S. national security and its place in the AI race.  And, the strongest El Niño on record is expected to peak in a few months. Grist and KERA's Celeste Guajardo tells us what to expect.  See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

The Food and Drug Administration is warning that GLP-1 medications may be linked to a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. Elaine Chen, biotech reporter with STAT, explains the findings and whether patients should be concerned. Then, Nvidia’s stock price continues to fall as the scandal involving CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy unfolds. Matt Sheehan from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace breaks down the implications for the U.S.-China artificial intelligence race. And, California voters rejected a ballot measure that would have imposed a wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to fund health care. Marisa Lagos, reporter for KQED, details why the measure failed and what it means for future efforts to tax the wealthy. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

The head of one of the world's most valuable companies has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of being a spy for China. Nvidia is now investigating. The Financial Times' Demetri Sevastopulo shares more.  Then, Democrats are looking to build on their recent red-state election victories. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks about what Democrats should do next. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Lutheran minister Sarah Trone Garriott was one of several Democrats who won in midterm elections after speaking openly about her Christian faith. She shares more about the role of faith in her politics and the growing visibility of religious Democrats. Then, Latino voters helped propel Democrats to victory in midterm elections after President Trump made significant gains with the group in 2024. Here & Now’s Peter O'Dowd reports from Arizona, where Latino voters make up about a quarter of the electorate. And, Democrats are poised to take control of Congress, but Trump still has veto power. Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine explains what Democrats can realistically accomplish. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discusses the midterm election results and the wave of economic populist candidates who won in Texas, Michigan, Montana and Wisconsin.  Then, Democrats' midterm victories suggest a shift in the electorate. What do exit polls reveal about the voters and issues driving the results? We talk with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, about the election's key takeaways.  And, voters made it loud and clear that healthcare was one of their top priorities this midterm election. Romero Turner of Kirkland, Washington, can appreciate why, as he juggles the cost of his own cancer remission. He joins us to share his story, and two experts weigh in on solutions going forward in a divided government. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Democrats are set to control Congress when newly elected lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3. NPR's Claudia Grisales talks about the latest midterm election results. Then, the Democrats' victory is putting the party in a stronger position to challenge President Trump's agenda. We speak with Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin about the election results and the party's priorities. And, Republicans are assessing their losses in the midterm elections and what comes next for the party. We speak with Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about the results and what he's hearing from fellow Republicans. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Security analyst Jim Walsh discusses the possibility of further escalation. Then, weeks of flooding have damaged at least 500 homes across Navajo Nation, leaving some communities without road access, electricity or running water. We speak with Jaynie Parrish, executive director of Arizona Native Vote, about how the flooding is affecting voters on Election Day. And, political campaign texts are flooding Americans' phones, sometimes even reaching people who aren't the intended recipients. Wired's Dhruv Mehrotra explains his investigation into the data brokers and tactics behind the messages. Plus, Election Day can bring anxiety about everything from the results to how the outcome could affect jobs, healthcare and relationships. Clinical psychologist Debra Kissen shares ways to manage election-related stress. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show Democrats winning enough seats to take control of the House, while control of the Senate remains up for grabs. We hear more from NPR's Stephen Fowler, who is traveling the country. Then, a political earthquake went off in Michigan on Sunday after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her endorsement of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and backed Republican Mike Rogers. Detroit Free Press' M.L. Elrick talks about what it means for the race. And, President Trump's Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to force California to set aside thousands of disputed ballots. We speak with Barbara McQuade, a law professor at the University of Michigan.  See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Election officials at the state and local levels have been focusing on safeguarding security at the polls and election offices. But they're also thinking about their own personal security and the security of their staffs. We speak with two election officials: Derek Bowens, director of elections in Durham County, North Carolina, and Janice Winfrey, Detroit city clerk.  Then, an election law expert games out what could happen if the congressional elections are contested and not certified by Jan. 3, when the new congressional term begins. We ask Ned Foley, a constitutional law professor and director of the election law program at Ohio State University. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd checks in from a key battleground in the Democrats’ fight to regain Congress. Then, President Trump and other Republicans are facing backlash over comments they made about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Bishara Bahbah, founder of Arab-Americans for Trump, which changed it's name to Arab-Americans for Peace last year, shares why he’s feeling disenfranchised. And, Dolores Huerta, a celebrated labor leader and civil rights activist, died on Wednesday at age 96. Luis Valdez, longtime friend and collaborator of Huerta’s, remembers her. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Tuesday's midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to the firm AdImpact. Much of the money is coming from megadonors and industries connected to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and lobbying groups promoting Israel. We speak with Brendan Glavin from Open Secrets, an independent nonprofit that tracks money in American politics.  Then, Dr. Jennifer Shuford is resigning as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's deputy director and chief medical officer just four months after President Trump appointed her to help steady the agency. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the CDC's former top immunization official, tells us more.  And, we talk with costume experts McKenna Kelly and Perse Brunell-Lestrange of The Costumer in upstate New York about their work creating and selling costumes, what they wear for Halloween, and what you can do to create your best costume this year. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

With midterms looming, President Trump campaigned in Iowa for a number of Republican candidates for tight House, Senate and governor seats. Iowa has been reliably red, but some longtime Republican and Independent voters say they’re turning toward Democrats over dissatisfaction with Trump and the state of the economy. And, in a speech during one of Trump’s campaign stops he touted a $15 billion steel mill designed to bolster Iowa’s economy. Still, with Iowa’s job growth lagging behind the national average, many voters are anxious about the future of the job market. Here & Now’s Chris Bentley reports from Iowa. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

With the midterms approaching, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visits Southern Arizona to speak with ranchers who live along the border. We hear from rancher John Ladd about why he supports the construction of a new double wall along his property. We also hear why rancher Ross Humphries is against the construction of a new double wall along his property. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy