Indicted Congressman Reverses Course, Says He Will Campaign For Re-Election
Rep. Chris Collins was indicted on insider trading charges in August and suspended his campaign. Now he’s running again, saying “the stakes are too high” to allow a Democrat to win.
Can The Men Accused Of Sexual Assault In the #MeToo Movement Return To Public Life?
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with The New Yorker’s Jia Tolentino about two recent essays by men connected to the #MeToo movement. Tolentino says the essays missed the mark.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Discusses Sexual Assault Allegations Against Kavanaugh
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Christine Blasey Ford Says FBI Should Investigate Kavanaugh Before She Testifies
Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school, say she will not testify without a full FBI investigation first.
President Trump Tours Damage In North Carolina Done By Hurricane Florence
On Wednesday, President Trump toured communities in North Carolina that were damaged by Hurricane Florence.
Flood Damage In The Carolinas Will Be Widespread, But Insurance Coverage Isn’t
Flood damage from Hurricane Florence will be extensive, but in North Carolina many don’t have flood insurance. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey discusses the situation.
What Are The Odds? FanDuel Says It Won’t Honor Huge Payouts After Error
The Denver Broncos were about to beat the Oakland Raiders — but for 18 seconds, the bookmaker FanDuel said the team was a 750-1 underdog. Some eagle-eyed fans saw a chance for a win of their own.
Sex Abuse Scandal Deepens Divide Over Gay Priests
Some conservative Catholics are blaming clergy sex abuse on gay priests, citing “homosexual networks” in the church. The argument reflects wider cultural and political conflict in Catholic circles.
Hurricane Florence Evacuees Find Refuge In Airbnb Homes At No Cost
Some evacuees who fled Hurricane Florence’s path have found refuge in strangers’ homes through Airbnb’s Open Homes Program. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with one of those hosts, A.J. Kleinheksel and her guest, Noah Walker
Christine Blasey Ford Calls For FBI Investigation Into Allegations Against Kavanaugh
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko about what an FBI investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would look like.
Former GOP Sen. Hank Brown Weighs In On Kavanaugh Sexual Misconduct Allegations
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with former Republican Sen. Hank Brown, who was on the Senate Judiciary Committee when Anita Hill testified during Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearing.
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