The New Housing Crisis: Shut Out Of The Market
Ten years after a housing collapse during the Great Recession, home values have rebounded but there are too few homes on the market. Buyers face intense competition, and that means higher prices.
Kobach’s Polarizing Views May Not Hurt His Chances Of Becoming Governor Of Kansas
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach made his name by championing strict voter registration and writing anti-immigration laws. Now he wants to be the state’s next Republican governor.
How One Family’s Fight With Epilepsy Led To The First Marijuana-Based Pharmaceutical
Sam Vogelstein used to suffer a hundred seizures a day. Then he tried a marijuana-based drug that wasn’t available in the U.S. It stopped his seizures and has just been approved by the FDA.
Pompeo: Iran Needs ‘Enormous Change’ To Reverse Reimposed U.S. Sanctions
Sanctions are set to start coming back on line after President Trump’s decision in May to withdraw from the 2015 multi-nation nuclear deal.
Manafort’s Trial Continues
The Manafort trial continues next week with expected testimony from Rick Gates. NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with lawyer Shan Wu, who previously represented Gates, about what to expect.
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.
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