Steve Inskeep appears in the following:
Iran's Oil Tanker Seizure Revs Up Fight For Global Public Opinion
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Before the U.N., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized Iran for seizing a British-flagged oil tanker. An Iranian news service offered the opposite narrative — accusing Britain of piracy.
How The Trump Administration's Sanctions Are Affecting Iranians
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Reporting from Tehran, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about how the Trump administration's decision to reimpose sanctions is affecting Iranians and whom they blame for their economic woes.
Judge Recommends Firing The N.Y. Officer Involved In Eric Garner's Death
Friday, August 02, 2019
A judge recommends the New York officer involved in Eric Garner's death be terminated from his job. That's according to reporting by WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez.
And Now, In Stray Animal News ...
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
A New Hampshire cop mistook a bobcat for a stray cat. In Brooklyn, baby ducks fell down a storm grate and had to be rescued. And then there's the South Carolina package theft with a hairy surprise.
News Brief: Democrats On Health Care; Interest Rate Cut Expected
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
As 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night, health care dominated the first hour. Another 10 will meet on stage tonight. Also, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates today.
News Brief: Democratic Debates, Gilroy Shooting, Data Breach
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Democrats begin a second round of debates Tuesday night in Detroit. A vigil is held for shooting victims in Gilroy, Calif. And, Capital One Bank is dealing with a major data breach.
Update On Shooting At Gilroy Garlic Festival
Monday, July 29, 2019
At least three victims and a suspected gunman were killed and more were injured in a shooting at California's Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday. KQED's Rachael Myrow is at Gilroy's police headquarters.
Despite 'Loss Of Faith' In Kim Jong Un, The U.S. Tries Again For A Nuclear Deal
Monday, July 29, 2019
After multiple frustrations, U.S. strategists are asking if the North Korean leader is capable of making the nuclear deal the Trump administration wants.
News Brief: Gilroy Shooting, Coats Leaving Administration, Trump Tweets
Monday, July 29, 2019
A gunman killed 3 people in a shooting at a California festival. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is leaving the administration. And, Trump weekend tweets attack Maryland Rep. Cummings.
Mueller Testifies At House Panel Hearing
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller gives testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, the first of two hearings on Capitol Hill Wednesday about his report on interference and obstruction.
News Brief: Robert Mueller, DOJ's Tech Review, Pa. School's Lunch Debt
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Ex-special counsel Robert Mueller testifies Wednesday before 2 House panels. DOJ launches a review into major tech firms. And a Pennsylvania school district rebuffs donor efforts to pay lunch debts.
'Engagement Is Losing Credibility': Iranian Foreign Minister
Friday, July 19, 2019
Iran would commit to permanent nuclear inspections in exchange for a permanent lifting of U.S. imposed-sanctions, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR.
News Brief: Iranian Drone, Border Crisis, U.S. Heat Wave
Friday, July 19, 2019
U.S. destroys an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Mark Morgan, acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border crisis. And, a heat wave builds across the U.S.
Acting Head Of Customs And Border Protection Defends Agency's Decisions
Friday, July 19, 2019
Mark Morgan, acting head of Customs and Border Protection, addresses the Trump administration new asylum rule. He says it's being rolled out as a small "pilot."
News Brief: Trump Tweets, Asylum Rule, Big Tech Hearings
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Trump doubles down on racist remarks directed at freshmen congresswomen of color. White House implements a new rule for asylum-seekers. And, big tech comes to Capitol Hill for congressional hearings.
News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor
Monday, July 15, 2019
President Trump is accused of making racist comments. Nationwide immigration raids ordered by Trump fail to materialize. And, Puerto Rico's governor faces pressure to resign over offensive messages.
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Resigns
Friday, July 12, 2019
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down. He's faced controversy since charges were unsealed in New York City against financier Jeffrey Epstein.
News Brief: Citizenship Question, Tropical Storm Barry, R. Kelly Arrested
Friday, July 12, 2019
Trump backs down on including a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A big storm heads toward Louisiana. And, R&B singer R. Kelly is arrested on federal charges that include child pornography.
Women's National Soccer Team Celebrates In New York City
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
New York City welcomes the U.S. women's national soccer team after their World Cup win with a ticker tape parade on Wednesday.
News Brief: Migrants At Border, 2020 Census Case, Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Fewer people were apprehended at the U.S. border in June than in May. Judge rules Trump administration can't change legal team in census case. And, pressure mounts for U.S. labor secretary to resign.