Former U.S. Ambassador To D.R. Criticizes New Diplomatic Visa Policy
The State Department will no longer issue visas to the same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats and employees of U.S.-based international organizations. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic James “Wall…
Recent Violence Against Police Officers
After seven law enforcement officers were shot — one fatally — in South Carolina this week, NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Maria Haberfeld of CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Winner: Rev. William J. Barber II
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with 2018 Macarthur Fellowship recipient Rev. William Barber II about social activism as a creative enterprise.
China Makes A Big Play In Silicon Valley
“The Chinese figured out that technology is the key to wealth and power, and the source of technology is still the West for China,” says one China and tech watcher.
What’s Next For The Supreme Court This Term
With the start of a new Supreme Court term and a new justice confirmed, we look at what we can expect from the country’s highest court in the months ahead.
An Abundance Of Jacobs
After years as the most popular baby name in America, waves of Jacobs are entering the workforce, dating world and college. Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Gershman talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Calling For Missed Connections
Do you have a family member or friend that you are no longer in touch with because of politics, religion, or a personal decision? Tell us at [email protected] or at (202) 216-9217.
Navy Ends Combat Camera Units
The Navy is shuttering its famous Combat Camera units, which sent photographers into battle to bring back moving and still images.
A Quick Look At Brett Kavanaugh, The New Supreme Court Justice
Here’s a brief look at some key information about Kavanaugh as he begins his lifetime appointment to the nation’s highest court.
‘Believe Women, Until It’s Time To Stop’: Republican Senators Celebrate In ‘SNL’ Open
Republican senators were in full party mode in Saturday Night Live‘s cold open, the day of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. Here’s a look at the show’s political parodies this week.
A Law Professor’s Case In Support Of Justice Kavanaugh
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh about his thoughts on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s path to the Supreme Court.
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