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.
Israeli, U.S. Officials Arrive In UAE To Cement A Peace Deal
White House adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli officials are set to meet in the United Arab Emirates to tout a pending deal between the UAE and Israel.
A Canceled State Fair Can't Stop Minnesota's Famed Butter Sculpture Artistry
The Minnesota State Fair tradition of butter sculpting lives on, despite neither a formal fair nor the presence of its longtime sculptor.
The GOP's Effort To Win Over Black Voters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow about efforts by President Trump's campaign and the Republican Party to appeal to Black men.
Are Citizen Militias Legal?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Georgetown University law professor Mary McCord about the legality of citizen militias, like the one that took to the streets in Kenosha, Wis.
Sen. Mark Warner On DNI's Move To End In-Person Election Security Briefings
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Mark Warner about the announcement that the Director of National Intelligence will scale back election security briefings for Congress.
1 Fatally Shot As Pro-Trump Ralliers Clash With Protesters
A person was shot and killed on Saturday night in Portland, Ore., after clashes between protesters and Trump supporters.
'NYT' Reporter Discusses Economic Influence In 2020 Election
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with New York Times economics reporter Jim Tankersley about the role the economy is playing in the 2020 election and his new book, The Riches of This Land.
Former White Nationalist On RNC's Racial Rhetoric
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former white nationalist Derek Black about coded racial themes that emerged at this year's Republican National Convention.
Park Avenue Armory Honors Women's Suffrage In New Show
"100 Years 100 Women" is the title of a new show at the Park Avenue Armory. The artists in it all created new pieces to mark the centennial of the 19th amendment.
How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes And Wildfires
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how climate change can make natural disasters, including Hurricane Laura and the wildfires in California, more severe.
Young Republican Delegates Discuss RNC Convention
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three young Republican delegates about their party's convention, which took place this week: Jessi Rapelje, Hayden Padgett and Maria Vasquez.