Colleges Say Suspensions For Gun Control Protests Won’t Hurt Applicants
Many high schools say they will suspend student activists who walk out of classes to take part in gun control protests in the wake of the Florida school shooting. But dozens of colleges are taking the opposite stand, praising student activists and prom…
Why Pedestrian Deaths Are At A 33-Year High And How To Prevent Them
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Alissa Walker, urbanist editor of Curbed, about the 42 percent rise in pedestrian deaths in Los Angeles since the mayor launched his initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities two years ago. This comes as pedestrian deaths…
In Annual Speech, Putin Focuses On Making Russia A Major World Player
President Vladimir Putin made his annual speech to the nation Thursday, just three weeks before Russia’s presidential election. He promised to cut poverty and develop the economy, but Putin also focused on his efforts to make Russia a major player on t…
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Reacts To Trump’s Proposed Gun Control Measures
President Trump surprised lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday when he called for a strong package of gun control measures. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and chair of the House Second Amendment Caucus, about his reaction to…
Airlines Aren’t Monkeying Around With New Policies For Emotional Support Animals
United Airlines’ new policy on emotional support animals goes into effect Thursday. Passengers with such animals will have to provide more documentation to the airlines before taking off.
Puerto Rican Government Considering Changes For Public Schools After Hurricane Maria
The Puerto Rican government wants to make big changes to the island’s public school systems, including allowing charter schools. But critics say officials want to privatize the system, using the chaos after Hurricane Maria as an excuse.
In His 9 Months On The Job, Special Counsel Robert Mueller Has Charged 19 People
Less than a year on the job investigating Russian election interference, special counsel Robert Mueller has secured criminal charges against 19 people including five guilty pleas.
How Kushner’s Finances Could Be Potential Conflicts Of Interest
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein about Jared Kushner’s financial vulnerabilities, and what they mean for potential conflicts of interest in his role as an adviser to President Trump.
Is There Really A Difference Between Expensive Vodka And Cheap Vodka?
Walk in to just about any bar in America today and you’ll see a row of fancy vodka bottles all lined up. Some people swear by one brand or another, but there is a federal law that requires all vodkas to be pretty much the same, so the Planet Money team…
WH Opioid Commission Member Weighs In On Progress Made In Addressing Crisis
At the beginning of November, the six-member White House opioid commission delivered 56 recommendations to President Trump, for reigning in the nation’s opioid crisis. On Thursday, the White House hosted a summit on opioids. Commission member Bertha Ma…
Barry Crimmins, A Mainstay Of Boston’s Comedy Scene, Dies At 64
A month after announcing he was diagnosed with cancer, comedian Barry Crimmins has died. A mainstay of Boston’s comedy scene, Crimmins was one of its early champions who founded two clubs in the ’80s where new talent could try their acts.
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