Virginia Gov. Northam Reverses Statement On Racist Photo
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam insists that he is not in a racist photo in his yearbook and says he will not resign.
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Democrats, Republicans Call For Virginia Gov. Northam's Resignation
Democrats and Republicans have called for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. NPR's Michel Martin talks to political analysts Larry Sabato and Andra Gillespie about the political forces at play.
U.S. Confidently Backs Venezuela's Opposition, Inviting Possible Risks
Trump administration officials are sounding positive that the political crisis in Venezuela will end with democracy. But analysts warn that this political standoff could get much more violent.
'Big League Politics' Editor On Publishing Controversial Yearbook Page
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Patrick Howley, editor in chief of the website Big League Politics, about why it published a picture from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's yearbook page.
Barbershop: Super Bowl Politics
NPR's Michel Martin discusses how politics have seeped into this year's Super Bowl with Mark Leibovich of The New York Times, Megan McArdle of The Washington Postand Rodney Carmichael of NPR Music.
Russia Follows U.S. Move To Withdraw From Nuclear Arms Control Treaty
NPR's Michel Martin asks Jon Wolfsthal, former director for non-proliferation at the National Security Council, if the U.S. withdrawal from a nuclear arms treaty spells a new arms race with Russia.
High-Ranking General Rejects Maduro, Who Proposes Earlier Parliamentary Elections
Francisco Yanez is the first high-ranking officer to publicly voice support of Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaidó. Both anti- and pro-government demonstrations are taking place on Saturday.
As Grizzlies Come Back, Frustration Builds Over Continued Protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service keeps trying, and failing, to get grizzly bears taken off the endangered species list. Some worry that frustration over this could hurt efforts to protect the bears.
Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring
Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is upon us.
Meet The Chicago Woman Who Rented Hotel Rooms For The Homeless During Frigid Polar Vortex
In a week of record cold, Chicago resident Candice Payne rented hotel rooms for strangers living outside. Then the donations started pouring in. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the good Samaritan.