Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
Keanu Reeves' Newest Role Is In The Video Game Cyberpunk 2077. Whoa
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with actor Keanu Reeves about a new video game, Cyberpunk 2077, in which he plays Johnny Silverhand.
What To Expect From FDA Advisory Committee's COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting?
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is preparing to vote on whether to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States.
New Studies Show The Pandemic Highlights Inequality In U.S. Education System
A handful of new studies paint the clearest picture yet of students' learning loss from the pandemic and suggest lack of access to technology and in-person teaching may be exacerbating inequality.
ICU Doctor On Why Health Workers Shouldn't Be Prioritized In Coronavirus Vaccination
NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews Joel Zivot, an intensive care unit doctor, about why he thinks health care workers should not receive a coronavirus vaccine before others.
Many Hispanic And Black People Say They Are Skeptical About COVID-19 Vaccine
Latinos and African Americans are among those most likely to express skepticism about the coronavirus vaccine. Efforts are underway to change their minds.
If Pfizer Vaccine Is FDA Approved, What's Trump Administration's Plan For Buying It?
With Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine awaiting Food and Drug Administration authorization, there's speculation about when the U.S. will buy another batch of doses and whether it already missed its chance.
In Picking Cabinet Members, Biden Turns To Obama Stalwarts
In picking members of his Cabinet and top White House officials, President-elect Joe Biden has increasingly turned to people who worked for former President Barack Obama.
Reporter On Allegations Of Political Interference At CDC
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Politico's Dan Diamond about the CDC's director allegedly asking staff to delete a Trump appointee's email seeking to interfere in pandemic guidance.
Unemployment Claims Spike Amid Countrywide Coronavirus Surges
New unemployment claims jumped sharply last week, as a surge in coronavirus cases put new stress on the U.S. economy. The rise in unemployment comes as various relief programs are about to expire.
How Spanish Flu Pandemic Changed Home Heat Radiators
NPR explores how the 1918 influenza outbreak changed the way home radiators were designed.
