National

Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer On Trump, Russia And Obamacare Repeal

8:02am January 15, 2017

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota was an early supporter of Donald Trump. He talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about contact between a Trump adviser and the Russian ambassador, and Obamacare repeal plans.

National

Shut The Front Door!

8:02am January 15, 2017

Researchers found a correlation between profanity and honesty. NPR's Weekend Edition asked people what they say when they need to swear, but don't want to use really bad words.

Pomp, Circumstance And Screw-Ups: Inaugurations Through The Years

8:02am January 15, 2017

by Ron Elving

From Andrew Jackson to Herbert Hoover to Barack Obama, presidential inaugurations have had their share of mistakes and oddities throughout history.

How Jeff Sessions' Confirmation Would Impact Alabama Politics

8:02am January 15, 2017

If Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is confirmed, it would let Gov. Robert Bentley — who has faced scandal in the past year — appoint a new senator. Reporter John Sharp of AL.com explains.

San Diego Chargers To Move To Los Angeles

8:02am January 15, 2017

San Diego Chargers fans were upset by the owner's announcement that the team will move to Los Angeles. Juliet Litman, managing editor of The Ringer, talks about reaction from fans.

Richmond, Va. Welcomes Youngest Mayor In Its History

8:02am January 15, 2017

Levar Stoney recently began serving as mayor of Richmond, Va. at age 35. He talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his challenges and plans for the city in the next year.

Visitors To D.C. Prepare For Inauguration

8:02am January 15, 2017

We talked with some of the many people from out of town who are visiting Washington, D.C. to see Donald Trump's inauguration.

'Peace Ball' Takes Different Approach To Inauguration Festivities

8:02am January 15, 2017

Washington, D.C. community activist and restaurateur Andy Shallal talks about organizing the alternative inaugural ball, to be held at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

A Testy Week Between Trump And The Media

8:02am January 15, 2017

by David Folkenflik

The relationship between Donald Trump, members of his staff, and members of the press has been tested during a week of heated exchanges.

How To Tell A Story Through Emails

8:02am January 15, 2017

Hey Harry, Hey Matilda is a funny and sometimes icky story of twins. It's told through the twins' emails and unfolds around a lie. Author Rachel Hulin tells Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her new novel.