Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
'Having And Being Had': A Book That Answers Your Questions On Capitalism
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with author Eula Biss about her new book. Having and Being Had attempts to answer questions on capitalism: What is it? Is it inevitable? And how do we live outside it?
New York City Reaches Agreement With Educator Union To Push Back The Start Of School
The United Federation of Teachers, which represents most of New York City's educators, has announced it has reached an agreement over a safe school reopening plan.
Impact Of Climate Policy On 2020 Presidential Election
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Varshini Prakash, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and an adviser to Joe Biden's climate task force, about the impact of climate policy on this year's election.
Oregon Law Enforcement Turns Down Governor's Help Request
Oregon's governor asked other departments to help Portland police with ongoing unrest, but they refused. They say they don't want to get involved unless Portland is more willing to crack down.
President Trump Visits Kenosha, Wis., To Show Support For Police And Businesses
President Trump said he went to Kenosha, Wis., to show support for law enforcement and businesses affected by recent protests. Critics say his visit might stoke further confrontation.
Why Some Major Airlines Are Dropping Change Fees
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with reporter Victoria Walker of The Points Guy about a group of major airlines dropping change fees for domestic flights to coax back customers.
Many Employers Say Temporary Tax Break Is Not Worth The Trouble
The Trump administration is planning to suspend the collection of payroll taxes starting Tuesday. But unless Congress forgives the taxes, workers will end up with smaller paychecks early next year.
Biden Pushes Back At Trump's Law And Order Campaign
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hit back at President Trump's law and order campaign messaging, saying the president "can't stop the violence because for years he has fomented it."
Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies At 78
College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship and took vocal stands on racial issues.
Wisconsin Republican State Senator On Police Reform Proposals
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wisconsin Republican state Sen. Van Wanggaard about the police reform legislation he introduced and the governor's reform package he has rejected.