Barbershop: What It's Like In The Uniform
Former and current law enforcement officers Chief Chris Magnus, Officer Anwar Sanders and former police chief Betty Taylor discuss the recent shootings by and of police.
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Sydney Schanberg Dies At 82
The longtime New York Times foreign correspondent is best known for his raw, gripping coverage of Cambodia's fall to the Khmer Rouge. That reportage inspired the Oscar-winning film The Killing Fields.
'This Is Not How We Want Our Communities To Operate,' Obama Says After Deadly Week
Obama argues that America is "not as divided as some have suggested," saying people of all backgrounds are outraged by attacks on police and about the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
'A Government-Sponsored Disaster': Florida Asks For Federal Help With Toxic Algae
The massive toxic algae bloom in Florida is threatening businesses and the health of people and animals. The state is asking for federal help for a disaster that's both natural and political.
The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 8: No Words
It's hard to figure out what to say after this week's horrific violence, which began with two viral videos of police shooting black men and ended with a deadly attack by a gunman on police officers.
In Search For Answers, Author George Saunders Covers Trump Campaign
The author, a self-professed liberal, traveled to Trump rallies to try to understand the candidate's appeal. He talks to NPR's Lynn Neary about what he's learned about American politics.
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Barred From Operating Labs For Two Years
Theranos aimed at disrupting the blood testing industry by using only a few drops of blood. But now, regulators say they will bar the company's dynamic CEO from owning or running a lab for two years.
#NPRreads: Simplify Your Weekend With These 3 Stories
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
When Violence Is A Constant, How Do We Deal?
This week, video brought us real people dying in real time. It wasn't in Bangladesh; it wasn't in Baghdad. It was here at home. When violence becomes the norm, how do we not become numb?
How Social Media Impacts The Conversation On Racial Violence
This week, two black men were shot by police and their deaths were witnessed by those on social media. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with Gene Demby of NPR's Codeswitch blog about the role of social media.