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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to British commentator, Inaya Folarin Iman, about the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch who this month became the first black woman to lead a major UK party.

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is deadlocked on whether to release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose nomination to serve as Trump's attorney general has been plagued by controversy.

Indiana’s gubernatorial race is sharply divided across policy lines, as Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater each cast very different visions for the future of the state.

Iran has released five Americans in what is an apparent prisoner swap. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to foreign affairs analyst Robin Wright about the exchange and the diplomatic gamble.

Pakistan has seen its share of wild political events: military coups, uprisings against dictators and even the occasional flash of democracy. But it has never seen this: An elected government has finished a full term, and is about to be replaced by another elected government in elections this weekend. The threat of attacks, however, has shut down large public rallies.

The race for Indiana attorney general is more competitive this year than it’s been in a long time. Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita is seen by some as vulnerable, and Democrats have poured money and attention into backing their candidate, Destiny Wells.

Parliament in the United Kingdom is conducting an investigation into Russian meddling in the country's politics. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Damian Collins, a Conservative member of Parliament who is leading the investigation.

In Texas, Vice President Harris will call attention to abortion rights. Beyoncé will also make a guest appearance to perform. And, Biden to issue historic apology to Native Americans while in Arizona.

President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks will need approval from the Republican-led Senate. Here's who to watch. And, make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the group's 2025 Watchlist, which warns that more than 300 million people require humanitarian assistance.