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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about preparations for politics - and protests - ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.

Democrats are watching bellwether elections. Steve Inskeep and NPR's Scott Detrow talk to Tom Perez — chairman of the DNC — as he begins a national unity tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Ohio was key to President Trump's victory in November, and his base of support there among the Tea Party and other loyalists is holding, even amid internal White House battles, the failure to repeal Obamacare and some big reversals of campaign promises. But these voters also make clear they have expectations by which they will judge the president.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the police accountability bill he signed into law this week and his statewide mask mandate.

As the world's population tops 7 billion people, population experts are worried about inevitable increases in cars, computers, bigger homes and a drain on resources. In an effort to combat this, one California company is producing small, energy-efficient homes — some as tiny as 300 square feet.

As the world's population tops 7 billion people, population experts are worried about inevitable increases in cars, computers, bigger homes and a drain on resources. In an effort to combat this, one California company is producing small, energy-efficient homes — some as tiny as 300 square feet.

Atom bomb epic Oppenheimer won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.

The Biden campaign says it sees a chance to win North Carolina in November. In the primary campaign, Democratic voters say new restrictions on abortion are motivating them to get to the polls.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with The Athletic's Chris Vannini about the new video game, College Football '25.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tate Fall, elections director for Cobb County, Ga., about challenges in hiring and retaining poll workers.