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Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world

Corrected on March 14, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Fatin Al Tamimi as chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. She is the vice chairperson. The wrong century also was listed for the the great famine. It was in the 19th century.

The Rise of the Right Wing in Israel

Corrected on March 13, 2024

In a previous version of this episode, we said incorrectly that Benjamin Netanyahu was born in 1948. He was born in 1949.

Previously posted March 7, 2024: In this episode we refer to Natasha Roth-Rowland as a researcher at Diaspora Alliance. She is the director of research and analysis at Diaspora Alliance.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess the body part with these clues?

Corrected on March 10, 2024

A previous version of the challenge answer misspelled Malala Yousafzai's first name. Also, a previous version of this week's challenge mistakenly began by saying to: "Take a body part, and a letter at beginning and end." The correct directions are: "Take a body part, add a letter at beginning and end."

Weekend Edition Sunday

It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Corrected on March 10, 2024

A previous version of this web story mistakenly said Colombia's president was seeking to appoint the country's first female attorney general. Viviane Morales became the first woman appointed to that post in December 2010.

Super Tuesday has arrived. Here's what to expect

Corrected on March 4, 2024

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Donald Trump has won every Republican presidential primary election thus far. In fact, Nikki Haley won the Republican presidential primary election in the District of Columbia.

Morning Edition

Why ExxonMobil is taking climate activists to court

Corrected on March 4, 2024

This story incorrectly refers to the Interfaith Center on Corporate Accountability. The group is called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

All Things Considered

When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash

Corrected on March 1, 2024

In a previous version of the web story, we misspelled Ari Ingel's last name as Engel.

For clarity, we have amended our description of the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP). CCFP's mission includes galvanizing "support against the cultural boycott of Israel," according to its website.

Kara Swisher is still drawn to tech despite her disappointments with the industry

Corrected on February 29, 2024

Kara Swisher uses the term "artificial general intelligence," or AGI, which refers to a theoretical concept of machines potentially surpassing the power of the human brain. AGI does not currently exist. But online content, including news articles, are being written using technology known as generative AI.

Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states

Corrected on February 28, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that about a third of the Republican party believes or sympathizes with the ideas of Christian nationalism. In fact, PRRI's research says that white evangelical Protestants make up a third of the Republican party.

Fresh Air

In the mood for a sweet, off-beat murder mystery? 'Elsbeth' is on the case

Corrected on February 28, 2024

In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly credit Michelle and Robert King with writing all 10 episodes of Elsbeth's first season. In fact, Michelle and Robert King wrote the show's pilot, showrunner Jonathan Tolins wrote the second episode and a variety of other writers wrote the remaining episodes.

The U.S. airman who set himself on fire to protest the war in Gaza has died

Corrected on February 28, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said Aaron Bushnell developed deep friendships with people living in encampments and would regularly purchase blankets, sweaters and snacks from a store on base to give out. Those actions were in fact referring to another airman.

Morning Edition

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

Corrected on February 25, 2024

The audio version of this story, an earlier digital version and a previous photo caption overstate how quickly the number of single-person households in the U.S. is growing. The number grew by 4.8 million to reach nearly 38 million. It did not jump from 4.8 million to 37.9 million in a decade.

Donald Trump's business fraud trial wraps up day one in New York

Corrected on February 16, 2024

A previous version of this story misspelled Allen Weisselberg's first name as Allan.

Previously posted Oct. 2, 2023: A previous version of this story incorrectly included Ivanka Trump as among those who are accused of fraud. She is not.

All Things Considered

Hitler's Hot In India

Corrected on February 16, 2024

An earlier version of this story misspelled Adolf Hitler's first name as Adolph.

All Things Considered

Yet another FAFSA problem: Many noncitizens can't fill it out

Corrected on February 13, 2024

An earlier version of this story said "students with parents who are not citizens" can't fill out the FAFSA. It has been updated to clarify that "students with parents who don't have a Social Security number" can't fill it out.

The Scent of History

Corrected on February 12, 2024

An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that the city of Antioch is in modern-day Syria, it is in modern-day Turkey.

Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states

Corrected on February 9, 2024

A previous summary of this story that appeared on the homepage mistakenly said that the home states of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are Kansas and California and that neither state allows sports betting. In fact, the Kansas City Chiefs are based in Missouri, and Kansas allows sports betting.

All Things Considered

How 'blood gold' from Africa is funding Russia's war on Ukraine

Corrected on February 7, 2024

In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that "The Blood Gold Report" was produced in conjunction with Democracy 21. It was produced in conjunction with 21Democracy, a different organization.

The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy Theory

Corrected on February 5, 2024

This episode incorrectly states that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the largest union in the country. In fact, the National Education Association is.

The U.S. targets Iranian proxies for a second day in a row

Corrected on February 4, 2024

An earlier version of this story misstated Jake Sullivan's response to questions about strikes within Iraq. The national security adviser was asked about attacks within Iran, which he said he would not rule in or out.

Morning Edition

Netanyahu's references to violent biblical passages raise alarm among critics

Corrected on January 30, 2024

This interview incorrectly says a quote from a speech that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave on Oct. 28 refers to the Amalekites from the biblical Book of Samuel. The prime minister's office added a citation to his written and translated remarks to indicate Netanyahu was quoting from the Book of Deuteronomy. Both stories call for the Israelites to completely eliminate their attackers. In the Book of Deuteronomy, the text reads "blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."

BLK ODYSSY: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on January 24, 2024

A previous version of this story referred to the artist BLK ODYSSY's real name as Sam Houston. His name is Juwan Elcock.

Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time

Corrected on January 22, 2024

An earlier version of this story transposed its descriptions of Brood XIX and Brood XIII. Brood XIX, known as the Great Southern Brood, contains four species of cicadas and emerges only every 13 years. Brood XIII, known as the Northern Illinois Brood, is on a 17-year cycle and contains three species of cicadas.

Talk of the Nation

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

Corrected on January 15, 2024

A previous version of this transcript included the line, "We have also come to his hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now." The correct wording is "We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now."

Here come 'The Brothers Sun'

Corrected on January 10, 2024

A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated the henchmen characters were Blood Boots and Grace. Grace is not one of the henchmen.

Island Man

Corrected on January 8, 2024

An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of musician Brownie McGhee as McGee.

What to know about the Jeffrey Epstein 'John Doe' files that were just unsealed

Corrected on January 5, 2024

An earlier version of this story erroneously stated that the name of Microsoft founder Bill Gates appeared in the released documents. While Gates has spoken about having spent time with Epstein, his name was not in the unsealed court records. Gates has called his association with Epstein "a huge mistake."

Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China

Corrected on January 3, 2024

A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there was "credible evidence" that agents of the Indian government were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. PM Trudeau said there were "credible allegations" tied to Nijjar's killing.