In A First, Irish LGBT Organization Leads NYC’s St. Paddy’s Parade
An Irish LGBT group marched at the front of New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade for the first time Saturday. Brendan Fay’s group, the Lavender and Green Alliance, fought for the opportunity.
Ex-FBI Agent On McCabe Firing: ‘Lack Of Candor Is A Serious Offense’
What does the politically charged firing of deputy directory Andrew McCabe mean for the bureau’s morale? NPR’s Michel Martin talks to former FBI agent and analyst James A. Gagliano.
White House Turmoil Limits U.S. Ability To Respond To Crises, Panetta Says
President Trump fired his secretary of state this week, triggering a Cabinet shake-up. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta about potential effects on foreign policy.
Barbershop: What A Democrat’s Red-District Win Means For Midterms
Conor Lamb’s upset win in Pennsylvania’s special election poses questions for his party. Three Democrats talk strategy: Rep. Luis Gutierrez, strategist Maria Cardona and Guy Cecil of Priorities USA.
Steel Tariffs Could Crunch Foreign Carmakers In The U.S. South
Mercedes Benz USA showed off its new headquarters in Atlanta — all in the midst of a possible trade war that could affect the car industry in the South, which has become a truly global car market.
UMBC’s President Talks About His School’s Historic Basketball Win
The University of Maryland Baltimore County men’s basketball team beat the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament — by a lot. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski about the win.
U.S. Cities Awash In Green To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Vice President Mike Pence, his wife Nancy Pence and his mother Nancy Pence-Fritsch joined Savannah, Ga. for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and The White House fountain was once again dyed green.
Arizona’s Special Election
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Laurie Roberts of The Arizona Republic about voting patterns and issues for the upcoming special election in Arizona’s 8th district on April 24.
Oregon Republican Lawmakers Face Gun-Rights Backlash Over New Law
Oregon passed the first gun restrictions after the shooting in Parkland, Fla. Lawmakers in Salem said it was a tough vote — and one that has stuck with them.
Oklahoma Tries A New Execution Method: Nitrogen Gas
Oklahoma has switched to nitrogen as its primary execution method. But first, as Fordham University law professor Deborah Denno tells Scott Simon, they must figure out how to use it.
Sessions Fires FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
The attorney general has fired former FBI official Andrew McCabe only hours before he planned to retire with full benefits. Justice cited a “lack of candor,” but McCabe says he’s a scapegoat.
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