Nation Apr 11 How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial captivated international attention for months, died Wednesday of cancer. His case dominated headlines during the 90s and was a prime example of people's fascination with celebrities and crime. But the trial also exposed another stark…
Nation Apr 10 Women who inspired ‘Rosie the Riveter’ honored for service during WWII Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. John Yang has their story.
Arts Apr 02 Percival Everett on his novel retelling ‘Huckleberry Finn’ from Jim’s point of view “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat…
Politics Mar 25 Stephen Breyer on new book ‘Reading the Constitution’ and debate over how to interpret it For as long as America has had a constitution, there's been debate over how to interpret it. That’s particularly true when it comes to hot-button Supreme Court cases. For nearly 30 years, Stephen Breyer served on the nation’s highest court,…
Nation Mar 19 White House adviser discusses Biden’s plans to counter spiking cost of housing President Biden took his case for re-election to the swing state of Nevada, where he’s touting new proposals aimed at addressing the high cost of housing. It’s a problem that has vexed the administration, even while previously high prices in…
Nation Mar 19 New book ‘The Exvangelicals’ explores why many Americans are leaving the church Evangelicals are an important, and influential, voting bloc for the Republican party, particularly in presidential elections. But NPR’s Sarah McCammon found many Americans are leaving the church and explores why in her new book, “The Exvangelicals.” McCammon joined Geoff Bennett…
Politics Mar 15 ‘We have not given up on Congress’ to act on immigration reform, Mayorkas says What the U.S. is experiencing at the southern border reflects what’s happening around the world, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday. And that’s “the largest number of displaced people” since World War II or longer. Mayorkas talks to Amna…
Nation Mar 15 ‘To Be A Jew Today’ examines modern, multifaceted faith and struggle In Noah Feldman’s latest book, “To Be A Jew Today,” the Harvard Law professor turns his focus to his own faith in order to understand identity, politics and culture. Feldman sits down with Amna Nawaz to discuss Jews’ relationship to…
Politics Mar 07 Sen. John Thune on the 2024 race, GOP leadership and funding for Ukraine When John Thune of South Dakota first won his Senate seat 20 years ago, he made history by defeating a party's Senate leader for the first time in more than 50 years. Today, he's a candidate to replace Mitch McConnell…
Politics Mar 06 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Biden’s State of the Union address After President Biden's strong showing in Tuesday's contests, one of his long shot challengers, Dean Phillips, suspended his campaign. Now with Super Tuesday in the rear view, the president's focus turns to tomorrow's State of the Union address. Geoff Bennett…