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The NPR Politics PodcastTick Tock For TikTok's SaleCongress ordered the social media app to be sold to U.S.-based investors, citing national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership. But, despite President Trump announcing who might be involved in purchasing the app, the sale hasn't gone through yet, and it's unclear what exactly will be sold. We discuss the latest.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Elena Moore, and technology correspondent John Ruwitch.This podcast was produced & edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every...
2025-10-0215 minThe NPR Politics PodcastTick Tock For TikTok's SaleCongress ordered the social media app to be sold to U.S.-based investors, citing national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership. But, despite President Trump announcing who might be involved in purchasing the app, the sale hasn't gone through yet, and it's unclear what exactly will be sold. We discuss the latest.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Elena Moore, and technology correspondent John Ruwitch.This podcast was produced & edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every...
2025-10-0215 min
Close All Tabs23andMe (andGeneticPrivacy)When 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, it set off alarm bells among privacy experts and consumers alike. According to a 2025 survey, about 1 in 5 Americans has taken a home DNA test. Among those who haven’t, privacy ranks as one of their top concerns. As with so many things having to do with data, there’s a trade-off between confidentiality and the ability to access services that can improve our lives. The fallout from 23andMe’s bankruptcy and an earlier data breach has left consumers more wary than ever and has underscored the need for stronger data privacy laws...
2025-09-1036 min
Consider This from NPRWhat happens to the internet if no one clicks search links?Google's AI Overviews feature can deliver an answer to your question before you click a single link. But it spells bad news for the publishers that write the articles that power these AI summaries: their business models depend on site visits to sell ads. And some smaller publishers have already gone out of business as the use of AI summaries grows."The extinction-level event is already here," said Helen Havlak, publisher of tech news site The Verge.NPR's John Ruwitch reports on how companies are adapting to the artificial intelligence shake-up in Google search. And Google...
2025-08-0406 minConsider This from NPRWhat happens to the internet if no one clicks search links?Google's AI Overviews feature can deliver an answer to your question before you click a single link. But it spells bad news for the publishers that write the articles that power these AI summaries: their business models depend on site visits to sell ads. And some smaller publishers have already gone out of business as the use of AI summaries grows."The extinction-level event is already here," said Helen Havlak, publisher of tech news site The Verge.NPR's John Ruwitch reports on how companies are adapting to the artificial intelligence shake-up in Google search. And Google...
2025-08-0406 min
The Story Power Marketing ShowHow to Turn Sparks of Purpose Into Brush Fires of Impact (with JR Rennie)After founding and running a business software company for nearly 40 years, JR thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. Instead, he started the BrushFires Ministry, using his ability to build unified teams to help others discover their strengths and weaknesses.In this episode, JR shares his journey from running a successful business software company to responding to a deeper calling in 2015. He highlights how he uses psychometric assessments to help individuals and organizations uncover their strengths and serve with authenticity.He and Tom also discuss discovering one’s purpose, the im...
2025-06-1835 min
Consider This from NPRThe whiplash of covering the trade war from inside ChinaEarlier this week, the White House announced that the U.S. and China had agreed to lower the reciprocal tariffs they had put in place in April – but only for ninety days. As the trade war enters a new and uncertain phase, host Scott Detrow speaks with veteran NPR China correspondent John Ruwitch about this unprecedented moment. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1712 min
Consider This from NPRThe whiplash of covering the trade war from inside ChinaEarlier this week, the White House announced that the U.S. and China had agreed to lower the reciprocal tariffs they had put in place in April – but only for ninety days. As the trade war enters a new and uncertain phase, host Scott Detrow speaks with veteran NPR China correspondent John Ruwitch about this unprecedented moment. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1712 min
The Indicator from Planet MoneyChina's trade war perspectiveBy now, you've heard a lot about how the U.S.-China trade war is affecting American consumers, businesses and the stock market. But how is the trade war being felt in China? Today on the show, two of NPR's in-house China experts, Emily Feng and John Ruwitch, explain the view from China. Related episodes: What might save China's economy (Apple / Spotify) Tarrified! We check in on businesses (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking...
2025-04-2209 min
The NPR Politics PodcastU.S. Trade War With China EscalatesEarlier this week, President Trump threatened to make the steep tariffs on China even steeper if China did not withdraw its retaliatory measures. Today, Trump kept his promise by levying a 104% tariff on Chinese goods that he then raised to 125% later in the day. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Tamara Keith and international correspondent John Ruwitch.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes...
2025-04-1012 minThe NPR Politics PodcastU.S. Trade War With China EscalatesEarlier this week, President Trump threatened to make the steep tariffs on China even steeper if China did not withdraw its retaliatory measures. Today, Trump kept his promise by levying a 104% tariff on Chinese goods that he then raised to 125% later in the day. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Tamara Keith and international correspondent John Ruwitch.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes...
2025-04-1012 min
State of the World from NPRHigh Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-ElectionDonald Trump's return to the White House will reverberate through trade, security and immigration in China and Mexico. NPR's John Ruwitch and Eyder Peralta take us to both key nations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-11-0807 min
State of the World from NPRInternational Reaction to Trump's VictoryGermany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR's International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-11-0706 min
The Story Power Marketing ShowSeven Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success (with John Hewitt)John Hewitt is a renowned American entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the business world through his innovative ideas and strategic thinking. He is best known for his success in the tax preparation industry, having founded two of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States - Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. Both companies represent two of the top 100 largest retail organizations in North America.He sold Jackson Hewitt to Cendant Corporation for over $480 million and later founded Liberty Tax, which became a major player in the tax preparation industry with over 4,000 locations (at...
2024-02-2834 min
Louisiana ConsideredSea Change: A World of HopeSometimes, it can be hard to find the bright spots amid feelings of uncertainty about the future of our planet. But they're there. Today on Sea Change, we're focusing entirely on solutions. Stories about the good.
We hear about a landscape architect in China who's pushing his city to become spongier as part of the global push for cities to rip up their concrete. And whether recognizing a river or forest's legal right to exist could help save our world. We also hear from two experts about how you can start taking small steps in your own life...
2024-01-0524 min
Sea ChangeA World of HopeSometimes, it can be hard to find the bright spots amid feelings of uncertainty about the future of our planet. But they're there. Today on Sea Change, we're focusing entirely on solutions. Stories about the good.
We hear about a landscape architect in China who's pushing his city to become spongier as part of the global push for cities to rip up their concrete. And whether recognizing a river or forest's legal right to exist could help save our world.We also hear from two experts about how you can start taking small steps in your own...
2023-12-2234 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Sparks,' Ian Johnson highlights China's 'grassroots historians'Since being named general secretary of China's ruling Communist Party, Xi Jinping has exerted his power to control historical narratives in China. But in his new book, Sparks, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ian Johnson profiles the people who've fought back to record – and report – the country's full history, including famines, virus outbreaks and ethnic conflicts. In today's episode, Johnson speaks with NPR's John Ruwitch about how the advancement of technologies like PDFs, digital cameras and VPNs have allowed journalists, filmmakers and artists to correct China's collective memory.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priv...
2023-10-3111 min
The NPR Politics PodcastU.S. Officials Allege Ballooning Chinese Espionage ThreatChina has sent surveillance balloons over more than 40 countries across five continents and the Biden administration is in touch with other countries about the scope of the program, according to information provided by the Biden administration. And voting officials in Pennsylvania continue to deal with election misinformation and advocates hope some election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, China correspondent John Ruwitch, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It...
2023-02-1024 min
The NPR Politics PodcastU.S. Officials Allege Ballooning Chinese Espionage Threat China has sent surveillance balloons over more than 40 countries across five continents and the Biden administration is in touch with other countries about the scope of the program, according to information provided by the Biden administration. And voting officials in Pennsylvania continue to deal with election misinformation and advocates hope some election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, China correspondent John Ruwitch, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It...
2023-02-1025 min
The NPR Politics Podcast2022 Reshaped the U.S. Relationship With Russia, ChinaThe U.S. has dispatched billions in military aid to Ukraine to support its territorial defense after Russia invaded at the beginning of the year and joined with allies to issue stringent sanctions against Vladimir Putin's government. And a dust-up over U.S. support for Taiwan, an independent democracy which China considers part of its territory, was a recent point of tension with China — though Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently met for several hours of diplomatic talks.This episode: political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, and national political cor...
2022-12-2717 min
The NPR Politics Podcast2022 Reshaped the U.S. Relationship With Russia, ChinaThe U.S. has dispatched billions in military aid to Ukraine to support its territorial defense after Russia invaded at the beginning of the year and joined with allies to issue stringent sanctions against Vladimir Putin's government. And a dust-up over U.S. support for Taiwan, an independent democracy which China considers part of its territory, was a recent point of tension with China — though Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently met for several hours of diplomatic talks.This episode: political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, and national political cor...
2022-12-2717 min
Consider This from NPRWhat China's New COVID Surge Could Mean—For China And The WorldThree years into the pandemic, the world could be on the cusp of the biggest outbreak yet — in China. The country had some of the strictest COVID polices anywhere, but in recent weeks has dramatically eased them. And as China has dropped most testing and quarantine requirements, the virus is spreading largely unchecked. How could that impact China and the world?NPR China affairs correspondent John Ruwitch, science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley take stock of where things may be headed. In participating regions, you'll also hear a lo...
2022-12-1611 min
Consider This from NPRWhat China's New COVID Surge Could Mean—For China And The WorldThree years into the pandemic, the world could be on the cusp of the biggest outbreak yet — in China. The country had some of the strictest COVID polices anywhere, but in recent weeks has dramatically eased them. And as China has dropped most testing and quarantine requirements, the virus is spreading largely unchecked. How could that impact China and the world?NPR China affairs correspondent John Ruwitch, science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley take stock of where things may be headed. In participating regions, you'll also hear a lo...
2022-12-1611 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden Touts Senate Control After Meeting With China's XiTensions appear lower between the U.S. and China following a meeting between the leaders of the two nations. Both described the talks as frank and productive. And Democrats held the Senate over the weekend and Republicans appear on track to have a slight majority in the House.This episode: political reporter Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or a...
2022-11-1413 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden Touts Senate Control After Meeting With China's XiTensions appear lower between the U.S. and China following a meeting between the leaders of the two nations. Both described the talks as frank and productive. And Democrats held the Senate over the weekend and Republicans appear on track to have a slight majority in the House.This episode: political reporter Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or a...
2022-11-1413 min
Hangout with SujataTom RuwitchTom Ruwitch is invited on today's episode of Hangout with Sujata to share some of his musical inspiration in a breezy conversation with Sujata. Tom is the founder and CEO of Story Power Marketing. Coaches, consultants and other experts hire Tom to power up their stories because most dish out the same “blah, blah, blah” content, put prospects to sleep, and then feel fed up and stuck. So Tom helps them transform content from boring to brilliant, turn marketing from frustrating to fun, and convert results from pitiful to profitable. Bottom line, with great content, you can stand out abov...
2022-06-221h 35
The Story Power Marketing ShowHow to Nurture Lasting Love with Your Spouse and Your ClientsIn this episode Tom and his guests – John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann – discuss their new book “The Go-Giver Marriage.”Discussion topics include:>> How to shift the tone of your relationship and build a foundation for lasting love.>> The habits of behavior that destroy a marriage, and how to change them.>> Why marriage can be such a challenge -- and why it is such a powerful opportunity.>> How all of the above applies not just to your relationship with your spouse, but also your relationship with clients and prospect...
2022-05-041h 17
The NPR Politics PodcastWhat To Know About The U.S. Olympics BoycottIn response to China's human rights abuses, the United States will not send any government representatives to the 2022 Winter Olympics in the country. U.S. athletes will still compete. The move is expected to increase tensions between the two world powers. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and international correspondent John Ruwitch.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to...
2021-12-0813 min