Week In Politics: Vice Presidential Debate, Outbreak In White House, Trump’s Remarks
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post about the political news of the week.
Hurricane Delta Expected To Hit Louisiana 6 Weeks After Laura
Bringing powerful winds and storm surge, Hurricane Delta is moving toward Louisiana. The storm is forecast to affect some of the same areas Hurricane Laura devastated six weeks ago.
Extremism Researcher On Prevalence Of Militia Groups In The Pandemic
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss, who runs the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab at American University, about the growth of right-wing militia groups in 2020.
What Will Happen To Commercial Real Estate As More People Work From Home?
The coronavirus pandemic forced many people to work from home. NPR looks into what remote work from home could mean for commercial real estate.
Tracing The Course Of The U.S. Pandemic
The first coronavirus case in the U.S. was diagnosed about nine months ago. NPR reconstructs the timeline of the pandemic in this country and talks about the months to follow.
Why FBI Says People Accused Of Plotting Attacks In Michigan Are Part Of A Militia
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Kathleen Belew, an assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago, about why those charged in plotting attacks in Michigan are part of a militia.
Whistleblower On How Political Pressure Affects Safety Of Coronavirus Vaccines
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rick Bright, former Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority director, about his whistleblower complaint on political pressure over the coronavirus.
Pennsylvania Voters Don’t Think Fracking Is A Big Issue Despite Trump’s Focus On It
Pennsylvania is a major state for drilling natural gas. President Trump has made fracking a significant issue of his campaign in the swing state, but it’s unclear how much it may help him.
What Did Chicano Moratorium Of 1970 Mean For Chicano Activists?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium — a day when Mexican Americans in Los Angeles marched to protest the Vietnam War. It influenced a generation of Chicano activists.
Transgender Rights Advocate And Journalist Monica Roberts Dies At 58
Pioneering transgender activist and journalist Monica Roberts died this week. She paved the way for mainstream reporting on transgender people and inspired countless transgender journalists.
Hurricane Delta Now Leaving Yucatán Coast, Could Hit Gulf Coast As Major Storm
Hurricane Delta brought a dangerous storm surge to Mexico’s Yucatán resort area. It has weakened, but Delta could develop 120 mph winds by late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
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