Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
Son of Baldwin — a place for discussions of race, sexuality and gender — retires
After 14 years of running the social-justice blog Son of Baldwin, author Robert Jones Jr. announced that he is retiring the social-media community he built.
Two years later, Madrid is still trying to heal the scars from when COVID-19 first hit
Madrid, Spain, was hit especially hard during the height of the COVID pandemic. Two years later, the effects still linger.
'Sindicato de manteros' creates an anti-racist space for African migrants in Spain
Immigration to Spain is a controversial issue. In Madrid, a store run by African migrants — and a local non-profit — are working to change the way the issue is viewed by the Spanish public.
What the U.S. enhancing its military presence in NATO nations could look like
The Commander of the NATO Combined Air Operations Centre in Torrejon, Spain, says more American bases on European soil will make it easier for NATo to activate troops.
What the Supreme Court's EPA ruling will mean for the agency's goals
The Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate emissions. NPR's Michel Martin asks former EPA head William K. Reilly how that will impact the agency's goals.
Revenge travel is here. Not all tourist destinations are ready
Revenge travel is here - Americans "sticking it to COVID" by going on holiday regardless of the risks. One of the major destinations it seems this summer is Italy. Where the crowds are growing so big that some tourists can't see the major sights.
Senate observer group reflects on progress at this week's NATO meeting
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sentor Thom Tillis and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, leaders of the bipartisan congressional delegation to NATO in Madrid, Spain.
The U.S. ambassador to NATO outlines the challenges ahead for the alliance
Julianne Smith, United States Permanent Representative to NATO, tells NPR's Michel Martin the key takeaways from this year's summit — and the challenges that lie ahead for the alliance.
Takeaways from this week's NATO summit
NPR's London correspondent Frank Langfitt talks with Michel Martin about the NATO summit this week in Madrid, Spain.
