How Veteran Groups Are Reacting To The Departure Of VA Secretary Shulkin
Garry Augustine, executive director of Disabled American Veterans, speaks with NPR’s Audie Cornish about how veteran groups are responding to the the news of VA Secretary David Shulkin’s firing.
Republican Sen. Jerry Moran Weighs In On Firing Of VA Secretary Shulkin
There’s more turnover in President Trump’s cabinet — this time at the Department of Veterans Affairs. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, about oversight of the department and the co…
Funeral Held For Stephon Clark As Unrest Continues In Sacramento
At Stephon Clark’s funeral Thursday, Rev. Al Sharpton gave a eulogy to the man shot by police in Sacramento last week. Hundreds of residents went to City Hall Tuesday to express their anger about the shooting.
Federal Judge Allows Emoluments Lawsuit Against President Trump To Proceed
Last year, Maine Gov. Paul LePage stayed at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, a federal judge cited the visit as evidence in an emoluments case against President Trump. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to Portland Press Herald re…
Baseball’s Back And So Are The Yankees. Here Are This Season’s Super Teams
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with ESPN reporter Marly Rivera about what to expect as another season of Major League Baseball starts up. She says the Yankees aren’t the only talented team to watch.
Departure Of VA Secretary Shulkin Doesn’t End Debate Of Privatization
The departure of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin does not end the debate over how far the agency should privatize. Neither the president nor his nominee have given their views on the subject.
A Comparison Of How The Government Responded To Hurricanes Harvey And Maria
Politico reporter Danny Vinik found some striking differences in the way the federal government responded to Hurricanes Harvey and Maria. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Vinik about the findings.
Why The Number Of Independent Bookstores Increased During The ‘Retail Apocalypse’
Between 2009 and 2015, the number of independent bookstores grew by 35 percent. This happened during the so-called “retail apocalypse,” which has pitted Amazon against every retail outlet in America.
Why 300,000 Volkswagens Are Being Stored In These Massive Auto Boneyards
Dramatic photos show thousands of the cars awaiting their fate. Volkswagen says it has paid more than $7.4 billion to buy back diesel cars in the U.S.
‘Serial’ Subject Adnan Syed Deserves A New Trial, Appeals Court Rules
Maryland’s second-highest court has upheld a ruling vacating Syed’s murder conviction, which the hit podcast covered. Syed will be re-tried in a lower court, provided Thursday’s ruling isn’t appealed.
Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census Questions, Including One On Citizenship
For the national headcount, all U.S. households will encounter the question: “Is this person a citizen of the United States?”
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