Narrow Senate Vote Confirms Kavanaugh To Supreme Court
After a contentious process, the Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. The chamber was roiled over allegations of sexual assault against the nominee.
Lawyer For Christine Blasey Ford Talks Impact Of Her Client’s Testimony
Lisa Banks, one of Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers, tells NPR’s Michel Martin that Ford’s testimony has inspired other women to share their stories of sexual assault.
Amazon Employees Consider Consequences Of Company’s MInimum Wage Hike
This week, Amazon announced it would raise the minimum wage for 350,000 of its workers — but some employees have mixed feelings.
Pence Delivers Inflammatory Speech Against Chinese Government
Vice President Mike Pence gave an aggressive speech against the Chinese government this past week.
’16 Shots’ Podcast Host Weighs In On Chicago Police Officer Verdict
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Jenn White, host of “16 Shots,” a podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune, about the verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
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.
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