Hawaii’s Big Island Gets The Worst Of Hurricane Lane
Hurricane Lane dumped a huge amount of rain on the big island of Hawaii causing flooding and damage. Downgraded to a tropical storm, Lane is moving back out to sea.
Morning News Brief: Florida Shooting, Sen. McCain Dies
A gunman at a gaming tournament at a mall in Jacksonville opened fire on Sunday — killing two people and himself. And, remembering Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died on Saturday at the age of 81.
‘Multiple Fatalities’ In Florida Video Game Tournament Shooting
The sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, Fla., says a “mass shooting” has taken place at a Madden video game tournament.
McCain’s Legislative Years
John McCain’s reputation was tarnished by association with disgraced banker and political donor Charles Keating. But that black mark is credited with spurring McCain’s work on campaign finance reform.
McCain, The Presidential Campaigner
Sen. John McCain was a towering presence in American politics, despite his two failed presidential runs.
Political Advisor On McCain: A Principled Model For Future Public Servants
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks to Mark McKinnon, a former political media advisor for John McCain, on his personal and working relationship with the senator.
A Reporter’s Experience Covering Sen. McCain
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with freelance reporter Melanie Eversley, who covered Capitol Hill for years. Eversley remembers Sen. McCain for the warmth and respect he showed the press.
McCain’s Clashes With Trump
Sen. McCain frequently clashed with President Trump, especially over efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act in 2017.
McCain, In His Own Words
To close the program, we’ll hear a recording of Sen. John McCain reading from his memoir, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations.
McCain: War Hero
How did Sen. McCain’s time as a U.S. Navy pilot and prisoner of war influence his politics?
McCain Had An Unwavering Moral Compass, Schumer Says
Despite their disagreements over politics, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tells NPR’s Michel Martin that Sen. John McCain had an incredible moral compass and spoke truth to power.
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