Polls Show Close Race In Key Ohio Special Election
Ohio holds a special congressional election on Tuesday. NPR’s Don Gonyea and former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges talk about why this deep red district seems to be up for grabs.
Catholics On Capital Punishment
Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is unacceptable in all circumstances. NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with Sister Helen Prejean about the history of the church’s stance on capital punishment.
California Fires Spread Rapidly, Killing Seventh Victim
There are 18 fires blazing in California, and officials say this year the wildfires have spread faster and burned more land earlier in the fire season than usual.
Russian Operatives, Facebook And Social Movements
Lourdes Ashley Hunter of the Trans Women of Color Collective talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about a Facebook account that was taken down for “inauthentic behavior.”
New Context For Confederate Memorials
Regina Phillips, director of the Lincolnville Museum, an African-American history center in St. Augustine, Fla., talks with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how to add context to Confederate monuments.
The #MeToo Movement And Les Moonves
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Slate writer Christina Cauterucci about the reaction to allegations against CBS CEO Les Moonves.
NRA Claims Financial Difficulties In Lawsuit
The NRA’s attorneys claimed that the group is in financial peril and could be forced to shut down some or all of its operations.
Terrell Owens Protests His Own Hall Of Fame Induction
Former pro football star Terrell Owens was inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday. But Owens, who is known to be outspoken and controversial, chose not to attend the ceremony.
A ‘Muslim Wave’ Of Candidates In Michigan
In Michigan, several Muslim candidates will be on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary elections. BuzzFeed’s Hannah Allam talks with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about their campaigns.
Black Pastors And Trump
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Eugene Scott, identity politics reporter for The Washington Post, about the public backlash against black pastors who met with President Trump.
Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?
As the first anniversary of the Charlottesville protest nears, cities like Memphis are wrestling with what to do with the controversial statues once they’ve been taken down.
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