Former AG Gonzales Calls Whitaker An ‘Odd Choice’ That Further Questions Leadership
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about the shakeup at the Department of Justice.
Uptick In Threats Against Abortion Clinics
The release of Rachelle “Shelley” Shannon, who was imprisoned for shooting and injuring an abortion provider, has clinics on edge amid increased harassment of clinics since President Trump took office.
Barbershop: President Trump And The Media
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser, Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan and Poynter Institute senior vice president Kelly McBride.
Florida Elections For Governor And U.S. Senate Heading For Recount
Machine counting of votes will begin this week after narrow margins were reported in the races for governor and U.S. Senate.
‘Farming While Black’: A Guide To Finding Power And Dignity Through Food
Leah Penniman’s new book teaches farming to address issues such as racism, health disparities and food access. She also traces some farming technologies back to their widely unknown African roots.
As Construction Of Keystone XL Is Paused, Tribes Brace For What’s Next
A federal judge in Montana blocked further work on the Keystone XL oil pipeline this week. Construction was scheduled to start in January 2019 and TransCanada says it’s still committed to the project.
Investigation Continues Into Motive Behind California Bar Shooting
The investigation continues into the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. earlier this week. Authorities are still trying to discern a motive.
President Trump In Paris For Armistice Day Visit
President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron today in France to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
The Trump Administration’s New Rule Bars Asylum To Immigrants That Enter Illegally
Scott Simon speaks with Linsday Harris of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about the Trump administration’s new rule to deny migrants who enter the U.S. illegally from seeking asylum.
Comparing The Saturday Night Massacre To The Present Day Justice Department
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Jim Doyle about his role in the Watergate prosecutor’s office and how the Saturday Night Massacre compares with what’s happening in today’s Justice Department.
Veteran Marine Says That Service Never Stops
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with U.S.Marine Corps veteran Scott Cooper about his initiative for veterans to interact at the community level and bridge political divides.
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