Mary Louise Kelly appears in the following:
She was a diplomat in Ukraine when war came. In a U.S. suburb, a truck took her life
Friday, November 18, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Dan Langenkamp, former press attaché for the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, about his advocacy for bike safety. His wife was killed in a crash in August.
White House climate advisor addresses the unresolved questions left after COP27
Thursday, November 17, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House climate advisor Ali Zaidi about the U.S. role in addressing global climate change as the U.N. climate conference draws to a close.
What would a Trump 2024 candidacy mean for the Republican Party?
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about the future of the Republican Party after the midterms, looking ahead to the 2024 election.
Steve Martin tells the story of his career — through cartoons
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The banjo playing, acting and writer extraordinaire decided to tell his story in a new way: collaborating on his illustrated memoir, Number One is Walking with New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.
Trailblazing sportswriter Jane Gross died Wednesday at age 75
Monday, November 14, 2022
Sportswriter Jane Gross blazed a trail for women in sports journalism. She died Wednesday at age 75.
Author Andrew Weiss on his graphic novel, "Accidental Czar"
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Andrew Weiss about his graphic novel, "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin," which details Putin's rise from KGB officer to president.
The Supreme Court could end affirmative action. What could happen next?
Friday, November 04, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vox reporter Ian Millhiser about what could happen if the Supreme Court ends affirmative action for college admissions.
This elderly African penguin wears special shoes to treat its foot condition
Friday, November 04, 2022
A geriatric African penguin at the New England Aquarium got adorable custom shoes to help treat its foot condition.
Should we declare a pandemic amnesty?
Friday, November 04, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with economist Emily Oster about her Atlantic article, "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" and her call for grace.
Haitian-Canadian author Myriam J.A. Chancy makes a reading list for Haiti
Thursday, November 03, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Haitian-Canadian author Myriam J.A. Chancy about what's happening in Haiti and a list of books to help make sense of precipitating events.
D.H. Peligro, drummer for punk band the Dead Kennedys, died Friday at age 63
Thursday, November 03, 2022
D.H. Peligro, the longtime drummer for the iconic punk band the Dead Kennedys, died Friday at age 63.
Food writer and author Julie Powell, known for 'Julie & Julia,' died at age 49
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Food writer and author Julie Powell, whose blog and book were later adapted into the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," died Oct. 26 at age 49.
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to $10 billion opioid settlement
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sharon Terlep about the $10 billion opioid settlement reached with two of the biggest pharmacy chains in the U.S.
Federal judge blocks Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
In a victory for the Biden Administration, a federal judge blocked Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster, which would have merged two of the world's biggest publishers.
The first female crash test dummy has only now arrived
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Swedish engineer Astrid Linder, who lead the project to create the prototype for the first crash test dummy modeled after the average woman's body.
Author Louise Kennedy's debut novel explores love and identity in Northern Ireland
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Louise Kennedy about her debut novel, "Trespasses."
What one oil historian thinks about oil companies reporting record profits
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with oil historian Gregory Brew about the record profits being reported by oil companies.
How some doctors discriminate against patients with disabilities
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with professor of medicine at Harvard Lisa Iezzoni about a new study that finds some doctors don't want patients with disabilities.
How teal pumpkins make Halloween less scary for trick-or-treaters with allergies
Monday, October 31, 2022
Trick-or-treaters with allergies have to be extra careful on Halloween — the Teal Pumpkin Project is making the day a little less scary for them.
Why parents should let their kids take the lead during college application season
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer, podcaster and TV Host Kelly Corrigan about her essay on how applying for college provides an opportunity for growth.