Trump Administration Cuts Aid To Pakistan
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani about the United States’ decision to cut military aid to Pakistan.
Director Robert Greene On Haunting New Documentary, ‘Bisbee ’17’
NPR’s Michel Martin interviews film director Robert Greene about Bisbee ’17 a film that follows a town confronting the brutal exile of striking miners to a desert a century ago.
Encore: Randy Weston Has Always Played For Africa
The great American jazz pianist Randy Weston died this weekend. Weston helped trace the links between African music and jazz.
What Changed After D.C. Ended Cash Bail
California recently ended its current money bail system. Washington, D.C. largely did away with cash bail back in the 1990s. NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with D.C. Judge Truman Morrison.
Professor On Why She Supports Harvard Admissions Practices
Colorado State University professor OiYan Poon tells NPR’s Melissa Block why he supports the admission practices Asian-American students are suing Harvard University over.
Carr Fire Survivor Tries To Rebuild
In California, the Carr Fire is now fully contained but recovery has just begun. NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with Kathleen Delikowski, who lost her home in Redding.
Mother Of Parkland Victim Wins School Board Seat: ‘I Won’t Stop’ Until Kids Are Safe
Lori Alhadeff’s mission is to make all U.S. schools safe, starting with Broward County, Fla. After her daughter was killed in February’s mass shooting, politics has become her vehicle for change.
Say ‘I Do’ Without The Sweat: Wedding Pros Share How They Beat The Heat
As the planet loses mild weather days because of climate change, wedding professionals are devising creative ways to keep cakes fresh and guests cool.
Centuries-Old Plant Collection Now Online — A Treasure Trove For Researchers
Close to 800,000 records from about a dozen plant collections or “herbaria” are being digitized, allowing researchers broad access to data on plant species collected and preserved in past centuries.
McCain’s National Memorial Service
Sen. John McCain was eulogized by two former presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who were his political rivals. The speakers at his memorial service symbolized his career of reaching across the aisle.
Discontinued Training Materials For Spanish-Speaking Firefighters Ignites Outcry
Many wildfire fighting crews are Spanish speaking. That’s why, a decade ago, the government created training materials in Spanish for native speakers — but those manuals are no longer available.
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