Barbershop: Local Radio Call-In Hosts React To Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Kerri Miller, the host of MPR News at Minnesota Public Radio; Charlie Sykes, host of the Daily Standard podcast; and Liz Ruskin, a reporter with Alaska Public Radio.
FDA Bans Use of 7 Synthetic Food Additives After Environmental Groups Sue
The Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of several synthetic flavoring compounds used to infuse flavors such as mint and cinnamon in foods. Environmental groups sued, citing cancer risks.
Sans Forgetica: A Font To Remember
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with typography lecturer Stephen Banham of RMIT University about a new font he helped develop to assist people in remembering what they’ve read.
One Band’s Key Instrument: Wheels
An acoustic jazz band in Los Angeles make their way to their gigs, instruments and all, by bike and skateboard. Occasionally, they have to use the metro, but human-powered transport is preferred.
A Veteran Finds Relief Through Fashion: ‘It Was So Much About Finding My Peace’
During his Army deployment, Duane Topping began poring through fashion magazines. In retirement, what started as a sewing hobby to help alleviate his PTSD flourished into a new career as a designer.
‘Hold Your Breath,’ American Flat Track Racing Mounts A Comeback
More than 3 million people this year watched flat track motorcycle racing, thanks in large part to two unlikely characters.
Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty In Murder Of Laquan McDonald
In Chicago, a jury found that police officer Jason Van Dyke committed murder and aggravated battery when he shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014.
‘Washington Post’ Columnist Megan McArdle On Kavanaugh
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle for her take on the situation surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.
After One Year Of Headlines, #MeToo Is Everywhere
Twelve months after the reporting that brought down Harvey Weinstein, the movement to address sexual harassment has permeated the national political and cultural conversation.
Final Senate Vote On Kavanaugh Nomination Expected Saturday
If all goes as expected, Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court by a nearly party line vote.
The Russia Investigations: The New Era Of Foreign Threats
A week’s worth of troubling reports about foreign intelligence exploits suggest the danger to U.S. democracy is getting more serious.
Recent Comments