Politics Sep 08 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s promises to religious voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump making promises to religious voters, Trump denying writing a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, administration…
Politics Sep 05 Darren Walker explores inequality and democracy in ‘The Idea of America’ Darren Walker has spent much of his life fighting inequality. From humble beginnings in rural Texas, he went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful philanthropic institutions. Walker is now nearing the end of his tenure as president…
Arts Sep 01 David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career David Duchovny is known to audiences for his iconic roles in "Californication" and "The X-Files." He's now turning his attention to something more intimate: poems that wrestle with love, loss, memory and the passing of time. It’s a meditation on…
Arts Aug 19 ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships In the first major biography of James Baldwin in over three decades, Nicholas Boggs presents an intimate portrait shaped by the people who inspired him. Boggs traces four of Baldwin's transformative relationships that depict him not just as a fearless…
Politics Aug 11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., the redistricting battle in Texas and other states and…
Arts Aug 07 New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. A’Lelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirées became the…
Arts Aug 05 ‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development…
Politics Jul 21 O’Rourke says ‘we have to fight back’ as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed…
Nation Jul 07 New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances…
Politics Jun 23 Sen. Murkowski on new memoir ‘Far From Home’ and adapting to Trump era politics Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to…