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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

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    What’s next for Project 2025?What’s next for Project 2025?
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    And how much has the Trump administration already accomplished from its playbook?

    By Cameron Peters and Noel King
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    7 predictions for how MAHA will change how Americans eat7 predictions for how MAHA will change how Americans eat
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    What comes after “peak protein”?

    By Miles Bryan and Noel King
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    Can the ICE shooter be prosecuted?Can the ICE shooter be prosecuted?
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    The answer could hinge on a Supreme Court ruling from 1890 — and another from 2025.

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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    The Minnesotans trying to stop ICEThe Minnesotans trying to stop ICE
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    Since Renee Good’s killing, more residents are trying to protect their neighbors themselves.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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    We’re probably going to learn to live with AI musicWe’re probably going to learn to live with AI music
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    Here’s what the future might sound like, according to a science writer who experimented with it.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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    “There’s a fight to be had here”: A local reporter on the pain and resolve in Minneapolis“There’s a fight to be had here”: A local reporter on the pain and resolve in Minneapolis
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    The Twin Cities were already on edge. Now they’re full of anguish.

    By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
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    What do Venezuelans want for their country?What do Venezuelans want for their country?
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    On the ground in Venezuela after Trump’s attack.

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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    Trump’s actions in Venezuela have Latin America on edgeTrump’s actions in Venezuela have Latin America on edge
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    “This is really about bringing Latin America, all of Latin America, to heel and bringing Trump allies to power.”

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
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    JD Vance and the future of MAGAJD Vance and the future of MAGA
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    JD Vance crossed many things off his to-do list this year. But what’s in store for 2026 and 2028?

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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    Will Trump pardon Epstein’s chief enabler?Will Trump pardon Epstein’s chief enabler?
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    Understanding Ghislaine Maxwell, the heir who went on to abuse children.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King