Politics & Government

Longtime Diplomat Looks Back At 40 Years On The World Stage

7:27am March 08, 2017

Retiring U.S. diplomat Daniel Fried looks back on 40 years of service. Fried talks with Steve Inskeep about America's role in the world, and why he disagrees with a "winner-take-all" foreign policy.

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What do mixed-race Americans mean for the future of racism?

Why Mixed-Race Americans Will Not Save The Country

5:34am March 08, 2017

by Alexandros Orphanides

Realizing that a mixed-race society can also uphold racism is crucial to a nuanced understanding of the challenge of recognizing and overcoming racism and bias.

Millions Head To The Polls In Indian State Elections

5:05am March 08, 2017

by Julie McCarthy

For the past five weeks, millions of Indians have been voting in state elections. The contests have implications for the national elections two years from now.

The Populist, Nativist Appeal Of Dutch Politician Geert Wilders

5:05am March 08, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

The Netherlands goes to the polls this month for parliamentary elections. One of the leading candidates, Geert Wilders, is running on a populist, anti-immigrant, anti-Islam agenda.

Rep. Buddy Carter On The Republican Health Care Plan

5:05am March 08, 2017

Republicans begin the markup of a bill that would deliver on their promise to replace the Affordable Care Act. Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia, who supports the bill.

Cokie Roberts Answers Your Health Care Questions

5:05am March 08, 2017

Republicans have unveiled a new health care proposal. Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts answers questions from listeners about the history of politics and health care in the U.S.

Republicans Mixed On New Health Care Bill

5:05am March 08, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Many Tea Party Republicans are raising objections to the new GOP-written health care bill, but Speaker Paul Ryan says he's guaranteeing it will pass the House in the coming weeks.

Affordable Care Act Architect On The New Republican Plan

5:05am March 08, 2017

A difficult part of implementing a new health care law is providing health insurance to the sick and underserved. Steve Inskeep talks with MIT economist and Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber.

Chart of unauthorized immigrant population

How Did We Get To 11 Million Unauthorized Immigrants?

8:14pm March 07, 2017

The story of how that population grew so large is a long one that's mostly about Mexico, and full of unintended consequences.

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Rod Rosenstein's confirmation hearing to become deputy attorney general on Tuesday became much more about his superiors than his career.

Hearing For Deputy Attorney General Nominee Focuses On Sessions, Russia

7:35pm March 07, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Since Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from any possible investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia, Rod Rosenstein would have to pick up the task if confirmed.

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