Alexei Navalny's work reaches Russian audiences by way of new satellite channel
One year after the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, his widow launches a satellite news channel broadcasting into Russia.
Democrats Take Campaign Fundraising To New Levels In 2020
Democratic candidates have outraised Republicans in nearly every competitive congressional race in 2020, giving the party a financial edge in the homestretch.
Philadelphia To Investigate Fatal Police Shooting Of Walter Wallace
Philadelphia officials say they're investigating the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace on Monday. Police say the Black man came at officers with a knife.
Georgia Sees Surge In Black Voter Turnout
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Politico reporter Maya King about high voting turnout in Georgia, especially among the state's Black residents.
Official On Why He Resigned From Federal Salary Council
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ronald Sanders, who resigned as chair of the Federal Salary Council, in protest over President Trump's executive order restricting civil service protection.
Is It Theater? Chekhov's 'The Seagull' Adaptation For The Sims 4 To Stream On Twitch
Playwright Celine Song is transforming Anton Chekhov's The Seagull into something avant-garde — by adapting a version that will be presented in The Sims 4 video game and streamed on Twitch.
What Stops Western States From Intentional Burning As A Way To Prevent Wildfires?
Experts agree the Western U.S. needs to increase intentional burns to head off more catastrophic wildfire seasons. But economic, cultural and institutional barriers are in the way.
Power Shut-Offs Become A Way Of Life For Many Californians
A power company has turned off the electricity in parts of Northern California to prevent equipment from sparking wildfires. Residents are getting used to life without power during fire season.
Cities On Both Sides Of U.S.-Mexico Border Strain Under Coronavirus Surge
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Angela Kocherga, news director at KTEP radio station, about the coronavirus surge along the U.S.-Mexico border.
What It's Like To Be A Radio Host With Hearing Loss
Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour podcast talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her hearing loss and strategies she's developed to cope.
Where Are Presidential Candidates A Week Before Election Day?
A week until Election Day, Joe Biden is in Georgia, while President Trump holds events in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska.