World Jan 08 Biden administration announces its final aid package to Ukraine before Trump takes office With less than two weeks left in office, the Biden administration is announcing its final shipment of weapons for Ukraine. The White House believes nearly all of this $500 million worth of weapons will arrive before the inauguration of Donald…
World Jan 07 Activists in Iran describe the threats and oppression they face for protesting France’s foreign minister said three French detainees being held by Iran face conditions that fall within the definition of torture. Human rights groups have long decried how Iran treats its prisoners. Nick Schifrin and producers spoke to protestors inside Iran,…
Nation Jan 06 Truck explosion refocuses attention on mental health care for service members and veterans There are new details about the man believed responsible for exploding a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Police and military officials believe Matt Livelsberger suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the final words he…
Nation Jan 03 Why Biden cited national security concerns as he blocked a Japanese bid to buy U.S. Steel President Biden said he would block the sale of one of America’s most iconic companies to a Japanese firm. In December 2023, Nippon Steel announced it would buy U.S. Steel for more than $14 billion. Nick Schifrin discussed the president's…
Nation Jan 02 What inspires veterans or service members to carry out violence and extremism? Law enforcement says there is no evidence of any connection between the New Orleans truck attacker and the man who drove a Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas, but their military service overlapped. So is there a pattern that we…
World Dec 31 U.N. accuses Israel of pushing Gaza health system to 'brink of total collapse' The U.N. Human Rights Office says Israel’s operations in Gaza have pushed the health care system “to the brink of total collapse” and may be a violation of international law. Israel accuses Hamas of integrating into hospitals and using staff…
Nation Dec 30 A look at Carter's accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion The world is remembering former President Jimmy Carter after he passed away at age 100. To discuss his life and legacy, Nick Schifrin spoke with Judy Woodruff, who has covered the Carters for more than 50 years; James Fallows, Carter’s…
Politics Dec 30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump's 2nd term could define Biden's legacy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Nick Schifrin to discuss the latest political news, including the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the fate of President Biden's legacy and a look…
World Dec 20 How life in the West Bank has become brutal and unpredictable after Oct. 7 Overnight in the occupied West Bank, a mosque was vandalized and set on fire by Israeli settlers. Attacks against Palestinians there have increased greatly since the Oct. 7 terror attacks. Israel describes the West Bank as one of seven fronts…
World Dec 11 Syria's new leaders promise unity while also holding Assad facilitators accountable Syria's new leaders vowed to create unity, but also hold to account the people who facilitated a half-century of Assad rule. Those calls for revenge added to the unease of many Syrian minorities, including U.S. partners in the fight against…