Ray Suarez appears in the following:
Fired at 59: Lessons on Job Insecurity in the U.S.
Monday, November 08, 2021
Ray Suarez was 59 when he lost a dream job that took decades to reach. What he did next reveals a harsh reality of class blindness and the consequences of job insecurity in the U.S.
How Crime Rates In New York City Reached Record Lows
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Crime in New York City is at its lowest levels since the 1950s. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton says a renewed focus on disorder, as well as serious crime, led to the decline.
She's Done The Sums On Santa, And The Math Checks Out
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Hannah Fry is co-author of The Indisputable Existence Of Santa Claus, an application of mathematics to holiday quandaries like wrapping round presents, turkey roasting and one man's annual journey.
It's Competition Season For Coquito, Puerto Rico's Boozy Holiday Treat
Saturday, December 23, 2017
At the Coquito Masters, the competition is as stiff as the Puerto Rican cocktail. But this year, the contest has a bittersweet mission in preserving a culinary culture impacted by Hurricane Maria.
Who Does The Tax Plan Really Benefit?
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The corporate tax rate will fall for all businesses, but some provisions in the bill will especially benefit certain industries — manufacturers, real estate companies, Wall Street and multinationals.
Mexican Crime Reporter, Gumaro Perez Aguilando, Shot To Death
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Twelve journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year, the latest Tuesday while at his 6-year-old son's school Christmas pageant. We explore why Mexico is such a dangerous place for journalists.
In Landmark Ruling, EU's Top Court Says Uber Is A Transport Service
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Uber has hit a roadblock in Europe. The European Union's top court denied the company's contention that it is a digital platform. The court ruled Uber is in the business of transportation.
What Happens To Obamacare If Individual Mandate Disappears?
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Republicans' tax overhaul gets rid of the tax penalty for people who fail to maintain insurance coverage. If it becomes law, what happens to the deficit and the number of uninsured?
Colorado Has A History Of Women In Politics — And A Harassment Problem
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. KUNC's Bente Birkeland asked about sexual harassment in the statehouse — and found a problem.
In Honduras, Protests Erupt In Wake Of Presidential Election Results
Monday, December 18, 2017
In Honduras, police fire tear gas at protesters angered that incumbent President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been reelected. The Organization of American States calls for a new vote.
House Set To Vote On GOP Tax Bill On Tuesday
Monday, December 18, 2017
Congressional Republicans appear on the cusp of their first major legislative victory of the Trump era, with a House vote on the tax bill set for Tuesday.
A Likely Win On Taxes Solves Some Of The GOP's Political Problems
Sunday, December 17, 2017
President Trump could see his first major legislative victory this week if Congress succeeds in passing the GOP tax overhaul bill. NPR guest host Ray Suarez speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson about what it means for Republican lawmakers.
Chicago Jazz Pianist Willie Pickens Is Remembered For Performing And Teaching
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Chicago jazz piano legend Willie Pickens died this past week at age 86. Fellow musicians remember him as a talented musician and mentor to generations of jazz students.
In 'Fortress America,' Examining How Fear Crept Into American Life
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Historian Elaine Tyler May says that since the Cold War, fear has crept into American life. Her new book, Fortress America, examines key events that shaped today's political climate.
From 'This Is Us' To 'Master Of None,' The Year's Groundbreaking TV Shows
Sunday, December 17, 2017
What were the memorable moments in television this year? NPR's TV Critic Eric Deggans runs through his list with guest host Ray Suarez.
Tax Bill Would Open Alaska Wildlife Refuge To Drilling
Sunday, December 17, 2017
The Republican tax bill includes a provision that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration and drilling. It's a blow to environmental groups, but many Alaskans hope the move will bring revenue to the state.
Weighing The Impact Of Repealing The Health Insurance Mandate
Saturday, December 16, 2017
The tax bill being considered by Congress includes a repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate. Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News talks to guest host Ray Suarez about how that could affect the health insurance market.
What It Took To Convince Final Holdouts To Support The GOP Tax Bill
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Republicans seem to have secured enough votes to pass their tax bill next week. It marks the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades. Guest host Ray Suarez speaks with NPR's Kelsey Snell about the bill.
Brexit Is One Step Closer As EU Agrees To Talk About U.K. Trade
Saturday, December 16, 2017
European Union leaders have agreed to discuss the process by which the U.K. will leave the EU. The talks focus on the trade relationship Britain will have with the EU in the future. Guest host Ray Suarez speaks with NPR's Frank Langfitt about whether Brexit has entered a point of no return.
The Secret Service is Running Out of Money
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
It's expensive to protect the president on his frequent trips to Trump properties. Already, 1,000 Secret Service agents have hit the federal caps for yearly salary and overtime.
