How Trump may lean on personal ties with Gulf Arab leaders while in the Middle East
President Trump is on his way to the Mideast, where his personal ties with Gulf Arab rulers, family business deals and U.S. interests converge.
A Look At The New Naomi Osaka Netflix Docuseries
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with The Athletic's Kavitha Davidson about the new Netflix series Naomi Osaka, documentary about the 23-year-old tennis champion.
Recovery Will Take Months In Flood-Devastated Germany
Germany and Belgium are still reeling from devastating floods that have killed more than 180 people.
Zaila Avant-garde Talks Success Following Historic Spelling Bee Win
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Zaila Avant-garde, the first African-American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, about her road to success.
Rescue Crews Search For Missing In Wake Of Historic Germany Floods
Two days after deadly floods hit parts of western Germany, many community members are still unable to access their homes and rescue crews are working to sort through the destruction.
Climate Change Health Scholar Says Heat Wave Deaths Are Preventable
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with University of Washington professor Kristie Ebi about the mounting death toll from recent heat waves across the Pacific Northwest.
Remembering The 'Clown Prince Of Hip-Hop' Biz Markie
Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend."
Rachel Johnson Talks New Memoir Detailing 'Political Mid-life Crisis'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Johnson, sister of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, about her memoir, Rake's Progress: The Madcap True Tale of My Political Midlife Crisis.
Understanding The Politics Of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Vox's senior political correspondent Andrew Prokop about West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's political evolution.
Israeli Comedy Writer Discusses Satire In Post-Netanyahu Era
An Israeli sketch writer talks about making comedy after the ouster of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, and how to handle humor around the country's serious topics.
Biz Markie, DJ And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April
Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. He was 57 years old. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend."
