Connor Donevan appears in the following:
Oversight Board Says Facebook Must Revisit 'Arbitrary' Indefinite Trump Ban
Thursday, May 06, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Thomas Hughes, director of the Oversight Board Administration, which ruled that Facebook was justified in banning then-President Trump from the social media platform.
Homeland Security Secretary On Reuniting Families
Monday, May 03, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish talk with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the DHS announcement to reunite four migrant families separated under the Trump administration.
In 'Crying In H Mart' Michelle Zauner Grapples With Food, Grief And Identity
Thursday, April 22, 2021
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michelle Zauner, a musician who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast, about her memoir, Crying in H Mart. It's an exploration of grief, food and identity.
After Supreme Court Decision, A Former Juvenile Lifer On What A 2nd Chance Meant
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The Supreme Court just made it easier to sentence juveniles to life in prison without parole. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Pace, a "juvenile lifer," released thanks to an earlier decision.
Indianapolis Pastor 'Angry' and 'Bewildered' By City's Gun Violence
Friday, April 16, 2021
After the mass shooting Thursday in Indianapolis, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rev. Charles Harrison, president of the Indianapolis TenPoint Coalition, about the impact of gun violence in his city.
Congressman On Capitol Police Inspector General Testimony
Thursday, April 15, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar of California about the testimony by the Capitol Police inspector general regarding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Lawmakers Question U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton About Jan. 6
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The Committee on House Administration questioned U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton about the role of the Capitol Police on Jan. 6.
National Parks Should Be Controlled By Indigenous Tribes, One Writer Argues
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The National Parks Service has often been called "America's Best Idea." But David Treuer argues that, because that came at the cost of Native American homeland, they deserve to take control.
CDC's Principal Deputy Director Speaks On The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Halt
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with the CDC's principal deputy director Dr. Anne Schuchat following a decision by federal health officials to halt the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
2 Uncles And A 'Doorway To Imagination' Spread Love On Social Media
Friday, June 05, 2020
The backyard wood structure looks like something you'd find in a secret garden or a little hut in the forest. The artist and his husband have gained lots of fans on social media.
How A Decades-Old Unemployment Insurance System Is Measuring Up In The Pandemic
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Indivar Dutta-Gupta, a co-executive director at the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality, explains the U.S. unemployment insurance system's origins and role today.
Should You Shave Your 'Quarantine Beard'?
Thursday, April 09, 2020
An infectious disease specialist says there's no evidence that people with facial hair carry a higher risk of infection or transmission of the coronavirus, as long as they practice diligent hygiene.
From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Bigger artists may count on fan support and labels to carry them through canceled tours, but working musicians — from orchestra members and wedding singers to indie rappers — are looking elsewhere.
Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Ahead of the release of her new album Color Theory, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about her songwriting process, her '90s inspirations and her career ambitions.
Sunny Jain's 'Wild Wild East' Is A Western-Inspired Ode To An Immigrant Father
Monday, March 02, 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the drummer and bandleader about his new album which re-invents the American cowboy myth, borrowing from Bollywood, hip-hop and traditional Punjabi music.
New Frightened Rabbit Compilation 'Carries On' The Songs Of The Late Scott Hutchison
Monday, July 22, 2019
Tiny Changes — a collection of covers from Frightened Rabbit — is intended as a celebration. But the project has taken on new weight after the death of the band's lead singer.
Candi Staton Stops At Nothing To Create
Thursday, February 07, 2019
The veteran soul singer released her 30th studio album, Unstoppable, last year. Staton talks about the inspiration behind her new music, her battle with cancer and her message to women everywhere.
Earl Sweatshirt On Resentment, Growth And Giving Yourself A Chance
Friday, December 07, 2018
Beachside in Santa Monica, Calif., Earl Sweatshirt spoke with NPR's Ari Shapiro about memorializing his father, working through anger and his latest album, Some Rap Songs.
Steve Perry's New Life: 'I've Rediscovered The Passion For Music'
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
After decades out of the public eye, Steve Perry, the former Journey frontman, has a new solo album out.
Zimbabwe's Rickety Trains Get A Boost From Expat Investors Next Door
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Zimbabweans living in neighboring South Africa are injecting capital into a railway revamp — but much more is needed to get the country back on its feet.