Unpacking The QAnon Conspiracy Theory
Trump supporters wearing QAnon T-shirts appeared at a Florida rally on Tuesday. NPR’s Don Gonyea unpacks the QAnon conspiracy theory with journalist Alex Goldman of the Reply All podcast.
Car Makers React To Freezing Of Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards. NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with John McElroy, host of the TV show Autoline, about how car manufacturers are responding.
NRA Says It Faces A Financial Crisis In Lawsuit Against New York State Officials
The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.
Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves ‘Bleeding’ Veggie Burger
A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a “bleeding” veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.
‘Black Campaign School’ Trains New Generation Of African-American Candidates
More than 100 people — candidates, future candidates and campaign staffers — gathered in Atlanta to learn about running for political office.
The ACLU On Facebook’s Fake Page Removals
Facebook has been removing fake accounts linked to campaigns designed to influence the midterm elections. NPR’s Scott Simon asks the ACLU’s Ben Wizner to weigh in on free speech issues.
The First Week Of The Manafort Trial
The first week of Paul Manafort’s trial is over. Manafort, a veteran lobbyist and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign chairman, is fighting charges of bank and tax fraud.
Understanding NXIVM, Group Critics Call A ‘Cult’
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with New York Times Magazine reporter Vanessa Grigoriadis about NXIVM. Several top members of the self-improvement company face sex trafficking charges.
The State Of Election Security Ahead Of Midterms
With the 2018 midterms approaching, election security is a major concern for state governments. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Politico cybersecurity reporter Eric Geller.
Immigration Lawyer On Separated Children
Priya Konings is an attorney with KIND, Kids in Need of Defense, a New York based nonprofit that has been working to reunite migrant children and families in New York. She talks with Scott Simon.
Historian On Think Tank Resignation Over Former Trump Official’s Hiring
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with William Hitchcock, a historian who resigned from a University of Virginia think tank to protest its hiring of a former Trump administration official.
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