Nation Oct 06 Oregon governor calls Trump's actions 'an abuse of power and threat to our democracy' President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities is setting up a new showdown in federal courts over the limits of his authority. Illinois sued the administration to stop plans to send in 400 troops from Texas.
Politics Oct 01 Jeffries says GOP uninterested in negotiating because 'they apparently wanted' a shutdown To discuss the government shutdown and the potential for negotiations to end it, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Politics Sep 30 Rep. Lawler calls Democrats 'hypocritical' to risk shutdown over health care subsidies For a Republican perspective on the negotiations to keep the government funded, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.
Politics Sep 29 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats' approach to negotiations with Trump 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 the looming government shutdown and President Trump’s expanding use of executive power.
Politics Sep 24 Schumer says Trump 'totally derelict' for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is…
Nation Sep 23 'A Thousand Ways to Die' offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee has spent his career chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality. In his new book, he blends journalism with personal narrative to show how racism, trauma and violence cut lives short and carry on…
Politics Sep 16 Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in 'Dead Center' From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the…
Arts Sep 15 Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in 'Thrive' The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive:…
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…