A different lens on people facing homelessness
It’s a sprightly 41-degree morning in Ithaca, and Mark Horvath gets his camera rolling. Carmen Guidi, a local advocate for people facing homelessness in this picturesque corner of upstate New York, is upset about a coming reality for residents of the …
Residents Of Puerto Rico Protest Austerity On May Day
In Puerto Rico, May Day has become an important day for people to protest the austerity measures being imposed by a federally appointed oversight board.
Deadline For Iranian Oil Waivers
The Trump administration says today marks a new chapter in efforts to drive Iran’s oil sales down to zero. It wants China and India to stop importing Iranian crude or face sanctions.
Gauging U.S. Options In Venezuela
Rachel Martin speaks with retired Adm. James Stavridis about American options in Venezuela. Stavridis served as commander of U.S. Southern Command, which covers Latin America.
Assange Extradition Case Begins
The controversial founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, faces extradition to the U.S. NPR’s David Greene talks with European Union law expert Anna Bradshaw of Peters & Peters.
News Brief: Barr Refuses To Testify, Venezuela, Julian Assange
Attorney General Barr is refusing to appear before a hearing scheduled on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee. Also, an update on unrest in Venezuela and Julian Assange’s extradition case.
ACLU: Border Agents Violate Constitution When They Search Electronic Devices
U.S. border agents improperly look for broad evidence of crimes when they search international travelers’ phones and laptops without probable cause, civil rights groups argue.
California’s Latest Weapon Against Climate Change Is Low-Tech Farm Soil
To help meet its ambitious climate goals, California is paying farmers to grow cover crops. The aim is to promote healthier soil that can absorb more carbon from the atmosphere.
Where the Good Jobs Are
For people without a college degree, finding work that offers decent pay can be a challenge. The solution may require a change in scenery.
On Politics: Barr Faces Senate Scrutiny
The attorney general appeared at a contentious Judiciary Committee hearing to answer questions about his handling of the Mueller report.
Fact ChecK: 6 Evasive or Inaccurate Statements in Barr’s Senate Testimony
The attorney general made misleading and false claims about his handling of the special counsel’s report, his own previous comments and President Trump’s actions during the investigation.
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