Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
The U.S. Adds 1.4 Million Jobs In August, But Job Growth Is Slowing Down
U.S. employers added 1.4 million jobs in August, but job growth has slowed since June. In an interview with NPR, however, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economic recovery is stronger than expected.
Global Conversation: British And Indian Teachers Discuss Teaching During The Pandemic
As they compare notes on the new school year, a teacher in India nearing retirement talks with a younger teacher in Britain about the obstacles and surprising revelations of teaching in the pandemic.
Over 30 States Allow High School Football. Is It Right Or Reckless?
Alabama is one of the states pressing ahead with high school football despite the coronavirus. A veteran head coach calls this reckless and says he's determined to protect his players.
How Colleges React To Coronavirus Outbreaks On Campuses
College reopenings have led to a coronavirus spike in many towns. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced a two-week lockdown after a testing program didn't control the virus spread.
Swedish Approach To The Pandemic: Is It Working?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Swedish journalist Emanuel Karlsten about how Sweden's approach to the coronavirus has panned out and what life is like during the pandemic.
Florida Reopens Nursing Homes To Visitors
Florida banned visitors from nursing homes in March to guard against spreading the coronavirus. After six months, the state has finally allowed visits to facilities for residential care.
Bob James Releases An Album Of His Early Work Recorded 55 Years Ago
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bob James, better known as godfather of hip-hop and smooth jazz, about an album of his early work. Once Upon a Time was recorded in 1965 but just released now.
Ombudsman On The Pentagon's Order To Shut Down 'Stars and Stripes'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Ernie Gates, ombudsman at the Stars and Stripes newspaper, about the military ordering the publication to shut down.
'Here It Is': Extremism Researchers Worry About The Rising Violence During Protests
An Antifa supporter wanted in the shooting of a right-wing activist has been killed by law enforcement agents in Washington state. Growing violence has extremism researchers concerned.
'The Atlantic' Editor Discusses Reporting On Trump's Remarks About The Military
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic about his piece highlighting the way President Trump reportedly disparages veterans and members of the military.
