Linda Wertheimer appears in the following:
Remembering Her Dear Friend Cokie Roberts
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Former All Things Considered host Linda Wertheimer remembers her friend and fellow "NPR Founding Mother" Cokie Roberts, who has died at age 75 of cancer.
Echoes Of Watergate Today
Sunday, April 28, 2019
President Trump and Congress have been engaged in a showdown about executive privilege and oversight. The two branches have tangled over their checks and balances before.
Revisiting George H.W. Bush's Legacy
Saturday, December 01, 2018
NPR's Scott Simon and Linda Wertheimer travel down the memory lane to discuss Bush on the campaign trail.
'Skyscraper' Director Made A 'Love Letter' To The Classic Action Blockbusters
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Rawson Marshall Thurber describes his movie's place on the summer calendar, its comic relief and getting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to jump onto the world's tallest building while it's on fire.
Opinion: We Should Turn Down The Volume Of This Hot Summer
Saturday, July 07, 2018
NPR's Linda Wertheimer reflects on what summer means to her.
Travels — Or The Lack Thereof — With Rex Tillerson
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Should the secretary of state travel with a press pool? NPR's Linda Wertheimer thinks it would be good for Secretary Tillerson and the public if he took the media along on his trips.
No Matter The Menu, Wertheimer's New Mexico Family Comes To The Table
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Holiday meals can be packed with tradition — and in some families, contention when traditions broken. But in the end, NPR's Linda Wertheimer's family always gathers around the table for a good meal.
What Do Trump's Cabinet Appointments Say About His Priorities?
Saturday, November 19, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump made three senior cabinet appointments Friday. His picks for national security adviser, CIA director and attorney general offer clues to his administration's priorities.
Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Fake News On Facebook
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Some have criticized Facebook for being a platform that allowed fake news to spread. Following the criticism, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg released plans to combat fake news on the site.
$15 Billion Settlement Proposed In Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Two-thirds of the sum will be set aside to compensate U.S. owners of nearly 500,000 VW diesel cars. The company will also pay $2.7 billion into an environmental remediation fund.
House Report On Benghazi Attack: Ample Warning, Weak Response
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Republicans on the House special committee investigating the 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attacks release the results of their two-year-long investigation on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Finds Texas Law On Abortion Providers Unconstitutional
Monday, June 27, 2016
The 2-year-old law required clinics that provide abortions to have surgical facilities and doctors to have hospital admitting privileges; the justices reversed a federal appeals court decision, 5-3.
50 Dead, 53 Hospitalized In Orlando Shooting
Sunday, June 12, 2016
A gunman has killed 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston has the latest.
Alt.Latino Takes On Classical Composers
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras teams up with NPR classical music maven Tom Huizenga to talk about composers from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Brazil, delighting host Linda Wertheimer.
The Latest: Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Sunday, June 12, 2016
The police, the FBI and the sheriff's office are all on the scene of a nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. that has left many dead. Host Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's Eyder Peralta.
At Scalia's Funeral Mass, Son Leads The Ceremony
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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A Moment Of Civility
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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Einstein Saw Space Move, Long Before We Could Hear It
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Here we are in an election year — once again asking the great see-into-the-future question in politics — who will be the next president?
Yesterday, I picked up the paper (I still have a paper to pick up) and read about a man who did see into the future, Albert ...
Get Excited, It's An Election Year! At Least I Will Be
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Now that we've all had a wonderful time over the holidays, we can begin thinking about the election. Let me begin by saying that there are few things more exciting to me than an election year. Back in the day, I'd be headed for Iowa or maybe New Hampshire about ...
U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Admits Mistakes In Kunduz Airstrike
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
The airstrike killed at least 31 people in a hospital in the Afghan town. Gen. John Campbell briefed reporters Wednesday on the Oct. 3 bombing.