Russian Influence Operations
NPR's Michel Martin asks cybersecurity expert Clint Watts whether Russians are using social media to influence the midterm elections as they did in the 2016 presidential vote.
Politics & Government
The Russia Investigations: How Many More Maria Butinas Are There?
In a week even Hollywood couldn't have scripted, the feds launch their case against a Russian accused of infiltrating U.S. politics. And the deputy attorney general speaks out on foreign interference.
In The White House Press Room, Sarah Sanders Channels President Trump
Sarah Sanders is marking one year as White House press secretary, a job that requires her to understand and reflect Trump's combative style.
Denied Asylum, But Terrified To Return Home
Immigration lawyers say they're seeing an alarming spike in the number of asylum claims that are being rejected at the earliest stage, known as the credible fear interview.
Looking At Russian Social Media Influence
NPR's Scott Simon asks Alexander Malkevich of the website USA Really and The Daily Beast's Lachlan Markay about Russian social media efforts in the U.S.
The Week In Quotes
It was a busy week full of confusion and clarifications — and more confusion. We go back through some of the week's presidential comments.
Week In Politics
NPR's Scott Simon asks Margaret Talev, Bloomberg senior White House correspondent, about this week's political news.
Reports: Cohen Taped Conversation With Trump About Paying McDougal
Former federal prosecutor Nick Akerman speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about reports that Trump aide Michael Cohen secretly recorded a conversation with Trump.
Bernie Sanders On U.S. Foreign Policy
NPR's Scott Simon asks Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, a critic of U.S. involvement overseas, about President Trump's "America First" foreign policy and about Russian interference in U.S. elections.
Politics In Zimbabwe Has A New Soundtrack
Ebba Chitambo, 66, made music during Zimbabwe's fight for independence. Now, he's giving advice to a new generation of musicians about writing political music.