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…
Nation Jun 11 LA mayor says military, National Guard presence ‘provoke the population’ The city of Los Angeles has been the center of protests against federal immigration raids. Mayor Karen Bass and more than two dozen other California mayors have asked President Trump to end the sweeps. Bass joined Geoff Bennett to discuss…
Nation Jun 06 Jacinda Ardern on keeping empathy in politics and new memoir, ‘A Different Kind of Power’ At 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern was the world’s youngest female head of government when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She was also just the second to give birth while in office and led her nation through crises,…
Nation May 27 New book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X’ examines his lasting impact on civil rights It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat down with Amna Nawaz…