NPR News: 04-13-2026 6AM EDT
Key Takeaways
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Mundy the elephant moved to Georgia refuge
“The goal has always been that once she is comfortable, then she will be out with them.”
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Elephants exhibit complex social bonds and emotions
“They're capable of complex emotions, and Buckley says they're sensitive to what's happening around them.”
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McCarthy speakership defined by far-right rebellion
“The dominant political story of the year has been the 270-day-long speakership of Representative Kevin McCarthy.”
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Regional banking crisis shook 2023 global economy
“2023 also saw the roots of a global banking crisis arise out of four American regional banks.”
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AI and labor strikes dominated economic headlines
“The rise of artificial intelligence and large language models dominated not only the economy but has also been at the root of a Hollywood double strike.”
Episode Description
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