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Tom Bowman
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Tom Bowman is a journalist who serves as National Public Radio's Pentagon reporter. He previously worked as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun for 19 years.
2 episodes featuring Tom Bowman
Up First from NPR
Britain turns beavers into flood-control engineers
The episode examines whether restoring beavers can address climate risks without shifting unacceptable costs onto farmers, fishers, and landowners.
Aug 16, 2026 · 30 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