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Chris Stapleton On 'Starting Over' And Writing For The Moment
Friday, November 13, 2020
The Grammy winner's new album comes after a false start in the studio, a few personal heartaches and some big adjustments to life as a public figure.
Divided Democratic Party Under Biden Requires Compromise, Says Progressive Rep. Khanna
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., sees room for the party to find common ground. And he says progressive Democrats plan to push for "Medicare for All" and a bold climate change plan.
News Brief: Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases, Ron Klain, Georgia Vote Recount
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The number of U.S. coronavirus cases grows at record speed. President-elect Joe Biden chooses his chief of staff Ron Klain. And, every ballot cast in Georgia will be recounted by hand.
News Brief: Transition Progresses, ACA Challenge, Biden's Education Plan
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Biden team presses on with transition despite Trump's roadblocks. Obamacare likely to survive another challenge in the Supreme Court. And, Biden's education agenda must start by confronting COVID-19.
The Dalai Lama Offers A Take On Climate Change: 'Promote Vegetarianism'
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has co-written a book about climate change called Our Only Home. In an NPR interview, he suggests one step toward combating climate change is to stop eating meat.
News Brief: Voting Irregularities, Esper Fired, Obamacare Court Challenge
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
DOJ authorizes federal prosecutors to probe voting fraud claims. President Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper. And, the Supreme Court on Tuesday hears another challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
News Brief: President-Elect Biden, COVID-19 Cases' Devastating Trend
Monday, November 09, 2020
Joe Biden and his team begin the presidential transition while President Trump hasn't conceded defeat. The U.S. averages more than 100,000 new cornavirus cases a day — 50% more than in late October.
'I Was Drafted Into Music,' Says Poet Valzhyna Mort
Monday, November 09, 2020
NPR's Noel King speaks with Valzhyna Mort about her poetry amid the political crisis in Belarus. Her new book of poems is called Music for the Dead and Resurrected.
As Election Nears, A Look At What Motivates Some Wisconsin Voters
Friday, October 30, 2020
With just days left until Nov. 3, NPR explores what's on the minds of some voters from this swing state. For a dairy farmer, it's his farm. For others in Milwaukee, it's driving Black voter turnout.
Despite Trump-Modi Friendship, Survey Says Indian Americans Back Biden
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns have been reaching out to Indian Americans, a small but potentially decisive voting bloc.
News Brief: Election Intimidation, Presidential Debate, DOJ's Opioid Deal
Thursday, October 22, 2020
U.S. officials say Iran is behind threatening election emails to voters. The final Trump-Biden presidential debate is hours away. And, Purdue Pharma reaches a deal with DOJ over OxyContin sales.
Arkansas AG On Google Antitrust Suit: 'I Don't Want What Google Says Is Best'
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge describes the reasoning behind the antitrust lawsuit against Google filed by the Justice Department and 11 state attorneys general.
Lil Baby On Taking Music Apart To See 'The Bigger Picture'
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The 25-year-old trap titan discusses his songwriting process, his experience in the criminal justice system and why, even as one of the biggest rappers alive, he doesn't believe he's made it just yet.
News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The Justice Department files an antitrust suit against Google. U.K. researchers move ahead with a challenge trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. And, Nigerians protest police brutality and economic hardship.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, Hackers Indicted, TikTok Fights Disinformation
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Highlights of political news leading up to Election Day. The Justice Department charges six Russian intelligence officers in connection with global computer hacks. And, a look into TikTok's dark side.
News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Pandemic Cases, China's Economy
Monday, October 19, 2020
President Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail, but taking different approaches. New daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise. And, China says its economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter.
News Brief: Confirmation Hearings, Calif. Drop Boxes, School Enrollment
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Day 2 of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. California officials tell state GOP to stop distributing ballot drop boxes. And, October student totals will determine school funding.
News Brief: Pence-Harris Debate, Census Battle, Breonna Taylor Case
Thursday, October 08, 2020
A review of the vice presidential debate. Trump officials ask the Supreme Court to block an order that extends census counting. And, police release an internal report on the Breonna Taylor shooting.
News Brief: Coronavirus Relief, Pence-Harris Debate, Voting Legal Challenges
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
President Trump stops COVID-19 relief talks until after the election. VP Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris meet Wednesday night on the debate stage. And, the many legal challenges to voting by mail.
News Brief: Trump Optimistic About Diagnosis, Colleges And COVID-19 Testing
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
President Trump returned to the White House Monday and will continue to be treated for COVID-19. Plus, NPR analysis finds many colleges do not regularly test students for the coronavirus.