Wyoming has powered the nation with coal for generations. Many in the state consider the industry part of their identity.
It is in this state, and against this cultural backdrop, that one of America’s largest wind farms will be built.
Today, we look at how and why one local politician in Carbon County, Wyo. — a conservative who says he’s “not a true believer ... Show More
Today
An I.V.F. Mix-Up and an Impossible Choice
For millions of families, in vitro fertilization is a modern medical miracle. But the field is largely unregulated, and for a small number of parents, things can go terribly wrong.Susan Dominus discusses her story about how two families navigated an unthinkable I.V.F. mistake tha ... Show More
46m 31s
Yesterday
Trump’s D.O.J. Went After the Fed. It Backfired.
The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome H. Powell, has stunned the worlds of business and politics.Colby Smith and Glenn Thrush, who have been covering the news, discuss how the investigation came about, the p ... Show More
28m 15s
Nov 2021
Heat of the Moment: A Just Transition
We introduce the second season of Heat of the Moment, a podcast that, like And Now The Hard Part, tells stories from the front lines of one of the world's biggest challenges: the climate crisis.
Moving away from coal is a top priority in the fight against climate change. But how ... Show More
25m 50s
Jun 2024
El pueblo del viento donde la eólica trajo el progreso
La energía eólica es la principal fuente de generación eléctrica en España. Se obtiene a partir de los famosos aerogeneradores, que tienen tantos partidarios como detractores. Para Hornillos de Cerrato, que es un pequeño pueblo de Palencia, es la salvación económica: utilizan el ... Show More
13m 15s