In this episode of the NPR Up First podcast, a variety of news stories are explored. It examines how President Trump's post-election communications with CEOs and foreign leaders have shifted from conflict to cooperation. The tragic Wisconsin school shooting, which claimed the lives of a teacher, a student, and the shooter, is covered, emphasizing the rapid police response and the ongoing investigation. Additionally, the podcast highlights a groundbreaking experimental procedure where a genetically modified pig kidney was successfully transplanted into a human, presenting promising solutions to the organ shortage crisis while also raising important ethical questions.