Catherine Laidlaw
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Catherine Laidlaw is a deputy managing editor associated with NPR news and podcast operations.
7 episodes featuring Catherine Laidlaw
Up First from NPR
Storms, redistricting and mortgage rates test the country
The episode connects immediate weather threats and a consequential court ruling with economic pressure already reshaping the housing market.
Sep 26, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Trump’s media restrictions test executive power on three fronts
The episode connects press access, Russian pressure on Europe, and college sports regulation to broader questions about institutional limits and government power.
Sep 19, 2026 · 17 min
Up First from NPR
BRICS challenges dollar dominance as crash probes expose aviation risks
The episode connects shifting global power, contractor accountability in air cargo, and a political effort to reverse the decline of U.S. production jobs.
Sep 12, 2026 · 17 min
Up First from NPR
Diplomacy stalls as Trump advances arch and wildfires spread
The episode connects an uncertain Ukraine peace effort, a contested monument project, and a wildfire season reshaping communities across the West.
Sep 5, 2026 · 17 min
Up First from NPR
El Niño, vaccine failures and Iran’s wartime strain
The episode connects a climate threat, public-health breakdown and prolonged conflict to the pressures shaping everyday life and policy.
Aug 29, 2026 · 18 min
Up First from NPR
Debt hits $40 trillion as tariffs and power reshape Washington
The episode connects a record national debt and rising interest costs with trade conflict, presidential power, and the politics of federal spending.
Aug 22, 2026 · 17 min
Up First from NPR
Consumers retrench as warships strain and polls miss late shifts
The episode connects household pressure, military readiness, and polling uncertainty to broader questions about how institutions respond to rapid change.
Aug 15, 2026 · 19 min