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.
Florida Misled Public About Seriousness Of The Pandemic, Paper Reports
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cindy Krischer Goodman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about Florida's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How To Have An Office Holiday Party In The Pandemic
The 2020 holiday office party is going to look different this year, with big in-person events a no-go and most people working remotely. So some employers are finding ways to party on.
Lyft Exec On Debate Over Classifying Drivers As Employees Or Contractors
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Anthony Foxx, Lyft's chief policy officer, about the ongoing debate over classifying drivers as independent contractors and the economic impact of the pandemic.
Biden Faces Pressure To Make Good On His Pledge To Bring Diversity To His Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden has announced a number of major Cabinet positions, facing pressure over representation and ideology from across the Democratic coalition that elected him.
Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
Dogs are good at learning new words. But researchers say dogs don't understand small sound differences in words such as "dog" or "dig." It may explain why most don't learn a large number of words.
'Farewell Amor': How Long Can A Family Stay Apart And Remain A Family?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with filmmaker Ekwa Msangi about her new movie, Farewell Amor, which tells the story of a family reunited in New York City after 17 years apart due to visa issues.
What Can Incoming Biden Administration Do To Stimulate Economy Without Congress?
With a closely divided Congress, which could include Republicans holding the Senate, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend a lot on what his incoming administration can do on its own.
Soaring Stock Market Creates A Club Of Centibillionaires
This year, five people have achieved the status of centibillionaires, i.e., people worth more than $100 billion. Among them is Tesla founder Elon Musk.
Importance Of Diversity Among The Highest Ranks Of The Military
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty about what retired Gen. Lloyd Austin's nomination as defense secretary means for diversity within the Pentagon.
Enslaved.org Shares Lives And Experiences Of The Enslaved
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Daryle Williams, an associate history professor at the University of Maryland, about the Enslaved.org initiative aimed at documenting the lives of enslaved people.
