Michael’s Effects On Florida Could Include The State’s Elections
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Politico reporter Marc Caputo about the effects of Hurricane Michael and what kind of impact the storm may have on closely watched races in the Sunshine State.
With Voters Sour On Major Parties, Group Recruits ‘None Of The Above’ Candidates
Nearly 70 percent of voters say Republicans and Democrats fail to adequately represent the American people. One group is trying to help elect more unaffiliated candidates.
American Pastor Andrew Brunson Meets With Trump After Being Released From Turkey
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor who had been detained and jailed in Turkey for two years on charges of spying and aiding terrorists was released. He met with President Trump on Saturday.
Resident Of Mexico Beach, Fla., Face Many Challenges In Hurricane Michael Recovery
There is not much left in Mexico Beach, Fla. NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with Washington Post reporter Patricia Sullivan, about what happened when Hurricane Michael hit the city.
Allegations Of Voter Suppression Surface In Georgia During Tight Governor’s Race
NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with Mark Niesse of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the lawsuit against Georgia, after a report that 53,000 voter registration applications have been held.
Barbershop: Celebrities Choosing To Publicly Share Their Political Views
NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with NPR’s Rodney Carmichael, Rolling Stone’s Tessa Stuart and Huffington Post’s Julia Craven about the decision of major celebrities to reveal their political leanings while also risking alienating their fans.
Artists Take To The Streets To Reflect On Current Political Climate
From street artist Robbie Conal to “The 50 State Initiative” that features exhibitions and more than 100 artist-designed billboards, artists are responding to the current political environment.
‘Thankful To Be Safely Home’: Pastor Brunson, Freed From Detention, Arrives In U.S.
Andrew Brunson’s arrest in Turkey raised tension between the two longtime allies. Now, the pastor has returned — and President Trump greeted him Saturday at the White House.
Many Native IDs Won’t Be Accepted At North Dakota Polling Places
The Supreme Court has upheld a state law requiring voters’ IDs to have street addresses, which many reservations do not use. Native American groups are now scrambling to prepare for Election Day.
After Living Dozens Of Lives, Leading Stuntwoman Mimi Lesseos Has Lessons To Offer
Stunt performers can take a punch or survive a fiery car crash. It may sound like a job for the young, but Lesseos has been at it for decades. At 54, she wants to pass on her work’s rewards and snags.
After Cardinal’s Resignation, Parishioner Shares His Struggle With Catholic Church
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has been accused of covering up sex abuse scandals during his tenure in Pittsburgh. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with a Catholic who still believes in God but questions the church.
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