The deadline to get a Real ID is May 7. After that, U.S. residents will need a Real ID, a passport or other approved identification to travel domestically and enter federal buildings. Georgia Commissioner of Driver Services Spencer Moore joins us. And, author and chef Eric Adjepong talks about his newest cookbook, "Ghana to the World." Then, Grammy-nominated composer and musician Mehmet Ali Sanlikol fuses traditional Turkish music with other styles on a custom electric oud. WBUR's Andrea Shea shares more about his work.

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President Trump has mostly paused his global trade war, though one country still faces steep tariffs: China. China analyst Bill Bishop joins us to explain how this trade dispute could play out. Then, we speak with Liz Picarazzi, founder and CEO of Citibin, which makes welded aluminum rat-proof trash cans, about manufacturing in Vietnam and China and how tariffs are affecting her business and her costs. And, the National Weather Service has put on hold its use of an automated language translation tool that was used to provide severe weather alerts to people who don't speak English. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researcher and meteorologist Joseph Trujillo-Falcón tells us why the move could put lives at risk.

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The Treasury Department has agreed to share tax data from immigrants living in the United States without legal status with the Department of Homeland Security. Former Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel explains the implications. And, layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration are expected to reduce the workforce by 20%. Susan Mayne, former director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the Food and Drug Administration, talks about what those cuts could mean for food safety. Then, Shawnee Baker got a call that her adult daughter, Baylie, had been involved in an accident and was in critical condition. But because Baylie had not designated Baker as her health care proxy, Baker had no say in her daughter's care. Now, Baker is advocating for other parents to take an active role in their adult children's health.

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A divided Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans that it claims are members of a gang. Law professor Amanda Frost joins us to explain the decision. Then, Nintendo canceled U.S. preorders for the Switch 2 days after President Trump announced sweeping global tariffs. We discuss headwinds facing the console release with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. And, one of the nation's first housing projects is getting a new life as a public housing museum. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports.

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David Mauro, creator of the Talking Jesus Dolls, is an American who stands behind President Trump's 'America First' ideology. But he worries about the impacts Trump's tariffs will have on his business. And, President Trump last week removed the head of the National Security Agency and Cyber Command. Gen. Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA joins us to react to that decision. Then, a stage-four cancer diagnosis hasn't stopped singer Raul Malo from touring the country. The Mavericks frontman joins us to talk about what he learned on the road.

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The Economist podcast "Scam Inc." tells the story of the global online scam industry, which is growing larger and more sophisticated. Host Sue-Lin Wong tells us about speaking with victims and perpetrators of online scams. Then, the vast global industry designed to perfect cyber scams takes in some $500 billion a year. Alona Katz, chief of the Brooklyn District Attorney's Virtual Currency Unit, joins us. And, as the federal government continues to slash jobs, job scammers are reading the headlines. The Washington Post's "Color of Money" columnist Michelle Singletary talks about some of the most common scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you realize you've been scammed.

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Can tariffs be an effective economic tool? Former U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai says yes, when used strategically. Tai explains what President Trump's sweeping new tariffs mean for American consumers. And, Mark DiPlacido, a policy adviser at the conservative think tank American Compass, makes the case for why Trump's new tariffs make sense. Then, mayors in U.S. cities are standing with Canadian mayors against Trump's tariffs. Daniel Rickenmann, Republican mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, and Mark Sutcliffe, mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, break down what this means for their economies.

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The Supreme Court heard a case on Wednesday about South Carolina's efforts to stop Planned Parenthood clinics in the state from getting Medicaid funding. Mary Ziegler, law professor at the University of California, Davis, joins us. Then, Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat from Colorado, is leading a push to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy instead of in person. She tells us why. And, the Yankees have hit 18 home runs so far — and many of those dingers have come off torpedo bats, which are creating quite a stir in the league this season. The Athletic's Chris Kirschner talks about why these bats are so controversial.

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In a court filing Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pointed to an "administrative error" for why it deported a man to a prison in El Salvador, even though he has protected legal status in the U.S. We speak with Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, who is a lawyer for the man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Then, Kevin Griffis, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's office of communications, explains his decision to quit his job. And, several bills making their way through state legislatures across the country are tackling elements of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement. STAT's Isabella Cueto discusses some of the bills that aim to tackle food additives and improve public health.

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The money spent on the Wisconsin Supreme Court election is likely to reach $100 million by the end of Election Day on Tuesday, which would make it the most expensive judicial race in American history. We check in on what's at stake with WUWM's Chuck Quirmbach. Then, Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, joins us to discuss the Trump administration's planned 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. Plus, President Trump told NBC News that he's "not joking" about potentially seeking a constitutionally prohibited third term in office. University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle reacts to his comments.

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A special education leader under George W. Bush says the dismantling of the Department of Education will impact students with disabilities. Stephanie Smith Lee talks about what's at stake for the federal law that helped people with disabilities go from institutionalization to institutions of higher education. Then, Medicaid helps lessen financial and logistical barriers that families face to get services for children with disabilities. We hear from policy expert Johanna Lister and mother of two Shiloh Creswell on what could happen if Republicans make cuts to Medicaid. And, artist Loryn Brantz aims to help parents feel seen through the moments of frustration, laughter and love that come with raising kids in her new book "Poems of Parenting." She joins us.

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