West Virginia Teacher Strike Continues
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks with teacher Jessica Salfia about the latest updates as teachers continue to strike in West Virginia.
Florida Lawmakers Debate Gun Control
The Florida Senate held a rare Saturday session as state lawmakers considered gun restrictions in response to the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Indiana’s ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks with Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. about a law that allows law enforcement to temporarily seize guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Pennsylvania District Prepares To Vote In Special Election
In a special election, voters in Pennsylvania’s 18th district will go to the polls next week to vote for their next representative in Congress.
Pennsylvania Election: Regional Race Could Offer Clues About Midterms Voter Turnout
The election in southwest Pennsylvania on March 13 is being closely watched by Democrats and Republicans looking for early clues about how Americans will vote in the midterm elections.
Report: Science On Gun Laws Is Lacking
The RAND Corporation has published an unflattering report about U.S. gun policy. It identified only 62 studies testing the effectiveness of policies such as background checks and buying restrictions.
In Florida, Flamingos Aren’t Making A Comeback — They’ve Been There All Along
South Florida’s wild flamingo population was wiped out by the plume trade in the 1800s — or so scientists thought.
Trump And The Parameters Of Executive Privilege
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Mark Rozell, Dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, about the origins and parameters of “executive privilege.”
Barbershop: The Oscars
As this year’s ceremony hopes to recover from last year’s epic envelope mix-up, Hollywood’s big night also arrives amidst the #MeToo movement. Also, is the Academy’s diversity push finally paying off?
The Winners And Losers Under Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan
The Trump administration’s proposal to impose new tariffs could have broad implications for the U.S. economy. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the proposal.
Pennsylvania Steel Region Divided On Trump’s Unexpected New Tariff Policy
President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Ryan Costello how new tariffs could affect his district.
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