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How are Self-Driving Cars Expanding into Cities? @axios transportation correspondent @JoannMuller breaks down how self-driving cars are spreading through cities across America, and who they're really meant for. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/6A8c0D…

What About the Safety Concerns of Self-Driving Cars? @teamcityfi Transportation innovation expert Karina Ricks says Tesla Robotaxis performed statistically worse than human drivers last year, a sign the technology may still have a long road ahead. open.spotify.com/episode/6A8c0D…

This week on the show, we’re asking if you are ready for autonomous vehicles. We’ll be joined by @axios Transportation Correspondent @JoannMuller and @teamcityfi’s Karina Ricks. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

Even if you're a civilian, you still have a role to play in addressing mental health challenges among active duty service members and veterans. Author and Afghan War veteran @JasonKander explains. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/5Kn6sT…

Why are veteran suicide rates so high? According to veteran and Dryhootch founder Bob Curry, too many veterans struggle with isolation and avoid seeking out mental health treatment. Link to full show at @pritzkerlibrary : open.spotify.com/episode/67VcSg…

Connection matters, especially for veterans. At our live show at the @pritzkerlibrary, Eduardo, an audience member and veteran himself, shared why finding community with fellow vets is essential for mental health. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/67VcSg…

Is there a difference in the way veterans are treated in small towns vs. cities? Combat Veteran @lauracolbert33 told us when she came back, she found more support in a small town than in Madison. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/67VcSg…

This week on the show, in partnership with @pritzkerlibrary, we explore what can be done to address mental health issues for military members and veterans. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

If gas prices stay high heading into the midterms, Republicans could face major consequences in November. @WisPolitics Editor @jrrosswrites joins us on the Follow Up to break down how the election is shaping up in the Badger State. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4oKLfe…

What is the lay of the land when it comes to redistricting right now? According to @phillipmbailey, Chief Political Correspondent at @USATODAY, we are seeing unusual and unprecedented measures taking place across the US. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/65C1yU…

What should you do to make sure your vote counts in the midterm elections? We asked Tammy Patrick, Chief Program Officer at the National Association of Election Officials, for her advice. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/65C1yU…

This week on the show, we’re asking if you have confidence in the integrity of the midterm elections. We’ll be joined be @aztammyp, Chief Program Officer at the Election Center and @USATODAY’s @phillipmbailey Listen live on your local NPR station or catch the livestream.

Do we change... or does life change us? @BenoitDLewis joins us on The Follow Up to explore how everything from transformative moments to personal tragedy can reshape who we are, and who we become. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4Nv4fE…

Why do people change their minds on certain issues? According to @JohnRWoodJr, @braverangels National Ambassador, it all comes down to the difference of opinions vs. values. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/2nmQmD…

How do we Change? @BenoitDLewis, author of "You’ve Changed: The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation", responds to a caller, saying we really need the help of a supportive community. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/2nmQmD…

This week on the show, we’re exploring what it really means to change as a person when it comes to the big things in life. We’ll be joined by author @BenoitDLewis and @braverangels’ @JohnRWoodJr Listen live on Thursday or catch the YouTube livestream.

Heads up - we are having a LIVE show at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Kenosha, WI on May 12th @ 6:30pm! Members of the live studio audience WILL be able to participate and ask questions! Tickets are available here: my.pritzkermilitary.org/themiddle

U.S. gas prices have surged since the start of the Iran War. On our latest episode of The Follow Up, @CBSMoneyWatch's @aimeepicchi says that's just the start of the economic impact being felt from this conflict. Link to full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7qa5Jt…

Could the war in Iran end well? According to Former Deputy Secretary of State @wendyrsherman , the United States is not very good at regime change. Link to full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/0wH0Iu…

How do millennials feel about the War in Iran? A millennial himself, @Ike_Saul, founder of @TangleNews, responds to a 30-year-old caller’s unique skepticism. Link to full show: open.spotify.com/episode/0wH0Iu…