Nation Nov 12 The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American in space For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut.
Nation Nov 10 ‘Invisible Generals’ chronicles little-known history of 1st Black U.S. generals A new book explores and honors the legacy of two exceptional American veterans whose contributions have gone largely unknown, until now. In “Invisible Generals,” author Doug Melville recounts his family history and tells the barrier-breaking stories of the country’s first…
Politics Nov 01 Former Rep. Kinzinger reflects on GOP and future of democracy in ‘Renegade’ Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was first elected to Congress in 2010. In the 12 years he served in the House, he had a front-row seat to the changes within the Republican Party. His evolution, as well as the…
World Oct 15 Deadly airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza as Israel musters huge force on border Even before Israel launches what’s promised to be a massive assault on Gaza, Palestinian officials say this week-old war is already the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gaza’s health ministry says at least 2,600 Palestinians have been killed as Israel retaliates against…
World Oct 14 Israel prepares for next phase of war as Gaza residents scramble to flee Tension continues to build across Gaza as the Israeli military readies coordinated strikes by land, air and sea. Israel has ordered 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza to evacuate, while Hamas is urging them to stay in their homes. Special…
World Oct 08 Deaths mount as Israel launches large-scale retaliation against Hamas in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both…
Politics Oct 03 New book ‘Differ We Must’ confronts political division with lessons from Lincoln There is little doubt the country is divided over a variety of issues. But lessons can be learned by examining the past, and NPR's Steve Inskeep did just that. The result is his new book, “Differ We Must: How Lincoln…
Politics Sep 27 Cassidy Hutchinson discusses what she saw and experienced in the Trump White House Cassidy Hutchinson made history last summer delivering explosive testimony before the January 6 committee. As a top aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, Hutchinson had a front-row seat to the final months of the Trump White House.
Nation Sep 25 Sheila Johnson discusses her groundbreaking career and new memoir ‘Walk Through Fire’ Sheila Johnson made history as America's first Black female billionaire after co-founding BET. She broke barriers and found success as an entrepreneur, hotel mogul and co-owner of multiple professional sports teams. But that success came at a cost and masked…
Nation Sep 16 How José Sarria’s activism paved the way for gay candidates in the U.S. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we return to our “Hidden Histories” series with a look at the legacy of Jose Sarria, a Latino American political activist and drag performer who left his mark on U.S. history by paving the way for…