Former Census Director: Citizenship Question To Hurt 2020 Accuracy
Host Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Census Bureau director Kenneth Prewitt about how public trust in the census has been affected by the battle over a citizenship question.
Family Separations Strain Overcrowded Migrant Shelters
NPR’s Michel Martin discusses the concerns over border patrol facilities and possible solutions with Randy Capps, the Director of Research and U.S. Programs at the Migration Policy Institute.
To Build Resilience, Puerto Rico Communities Embrace Grassroots Partnerships
Across Puerto Rico, communities have partnered with foundations and charities to become more resilient against future natural disasters.
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against Puerto Ricans Seeking Georgia Drivers License
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Gerry Weber, of the Southern Center for Human Rights, about a lawsuit filed on behalf of Puerto Ricans who’ve experienced difficulty obtaining driver’s licenses.
California Pay-To-Play Bill Pushes College Athlete Compensation
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with College Athletics Players Association founder Ramogi Huma about a California bill that will allow compensation for college athletes.
Suspected Gas Explosion Injures At Least 20 People In South Florida Shopping Center
No fatalities have been reported in the immediate aftermath of the explosion, which occurred Saturday at the Fountains shopping complex in Plantation, Fla.
Reports From On The Scene Of California’s Latest Earthquake
Friday night’s powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. There are reports of damage, power outages, but no loss of life.
What’s Happening In The Aftermath Of Latest California Earthquake
NPR’s Renee Montagne speaks with KGET reporter Eytan Wallace on the latest updates on a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif.
Anchorage Breaks Heat Records
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks with KTUU Weekend Meteorologist Tracy Sinclare about the record-breaking heat in Anchorage, Alaska.
Census Legal Battle Continues
The legal fight over a citizenship question the Trump administration wants on the 2020 census is not over. A federal judge in Maryland is now reviewing the question’s alleged “discriminatory” origins.
Deported Father Returns Home
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks to José Escobar, who was deported to El Salvador in 2017. He finally returned home to his family in Texas this week.
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