NPR News: 04-13-2026 8AM EDT
Key Takeaways
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Mundy the elephant finds refuge in Georgia
“Now Mundy's living at an elephant refuge in Georgia. And as Margie Menzel of WFSU reports, she's making friends.”
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Elephants exhibit complex social and emotional intelligence
“They especially respond to reunions, the birth of a new calf, or the death of a loved one. They're capable of complex emotions.”
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Kevin McCarthy's speakership faced far-right rebellion
“The battle between the rebellious Freedom Caucus and McCarthy has been at the heart of an averted debt ceiling crisis.”
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The 2023 banking crisis destabilized regional lenders
“2023 also saw the roots of a global banking crisis arise out of four American regional banks.”
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Climate disasters caused record-breaking economic damage
“The US experienced 25 weather and climate disasters which caused at least $1 billion in damage each.”
Episode Description
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