Week In Politics: U.S. Asylum System
NPR’s Mara Liasson discusses the week in politics with host Sacha Pfeiffer – including President Trump’s latest reported effort to change the US asylum system.
40 Years After The 1978 Assassination Of First Openly Gay San Francisco Governor
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of gay rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and San Francisco mayor George Moscone.
Lawrence Gas Explosions Leaves Many With No Heat To Fair The Harsh Winter
Mayor Dan Rivera of Lawrence, Mass., talks about how his community is doing two months after deadly gas explosions tore through the region. With winter coming, many homes still have no heat.
President Trump’s Approach To Saudi Arabia
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with David Reaboi of Security Studies Group, a conservative think tank, about President Trump’s transactional approach to Saudi Arabia and other authoritarian regimes.
Help I’m Hosting!
The holidays keep coming, and Weekend Edition is BACK with our holiday advice series called, “Help, I’m Hosting!” If you’re hosting a holiday party and need decorating help – send us your questions!
Questions Swirl About Fatal Police Shooting
Questions are swirling in Birmingham after a fatal police shooting Thanksgiving night. Authorities said police shot and killed a black man who shot two people. Later, police said he wasn’t the gunman.
The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women From Across The U.S.
NPR guest host Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Annita Lucchesi about her report looking at missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in 71 cities across the U.S. She found an alarming lack of data.
Two Rivalry Football Teams In Washington State Set Aside Their Differences
The Apple Cup is a huge annual football rivalry in the state of Washington between Washington State and the University of Washington. This year, their marching bands set competition aside.
Why Are So Many Election Ballots Confusing?
Poor ballot design can confuse voters and slow down election results. What makes a well-designed ballot and why are they so hard to come by?
National Report Confirms Climate Change ‘Is Affecting Every Sector,’ Scientist Says
The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.
To Prevent Wildfire Devastation, Researcher Looks At Building Design
The destruction left in the wake of wildfires can feel inevitable. But there are ways to make them less destructive. One researcher pioneered the study on how to design more fire-resistant properties.
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