Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
A look at institutional changes that could address minority rule in government
Stanford University professor Jonathan Gienapp tells NPR's Michel Martin if there are constitutional fixes.
Just how much power the filibuster gives has varied over time
Throughline hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei explore the history of the filibuster and how it impacts American legislation and politics.
How the use of minority rule is not limited to any one political party
We've heard examples of how Republicans have wielded disproportionate power compared to their share of the vote. But what about the Democrats?
The Constitution was built to allow for the few to hold so much power
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with history professor Jonathan Gienapp about the development of the country's charter of government.
Women's financial health is at a 5-year low
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, about the company's 2022 survey of women's financial health.
Behind the new anxiety screening recommendation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Lori Pbert, a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce about the draft recommendation that doctors should screen all adults under the age of 65 for anxiety.
Italy braces for far-right victory in elections
Italians head to the polls Sunday in what could be a pivotal election with far-right candidate Giorgia Meloni poised to be Italy's first female prime minister.
Fiona knocks out power in Atlantic Canada
With hurricane-force winds, Fiona has left hundreds of thousands of utility customers along Canada's Atlantic coast without electricity. It is one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the region.
Tyler Perry talks new film 'A Jazzman's Blues'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry about his new movie, A Jazzman's Blues.
Abigail Disney turns critical lens on her family's company in new doc
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with documentary filmmaker Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Disney co-founder Roy Disney, about her new film, The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales.
Russians against the war seek refuge in Turkey
Russian men are fleeing the country to avoid being forced into the military and the war in Ukraine. Many are going to Turkey, where they do not need a visa to enter.