A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Workers Boo Belarus President During His Visit To A Tractor Plant
Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding a change of government after recent elections.
Heat Wave Causes Power Outages In California
A heat wave in the West is causing rolling power outages in parts of California. And many places where people usually go to cool off — such as theaters and malls — are closed due to the pandemic.
How Volleyball Player Katie Holloway Is Coping With The Olympic Games Postponement
Paralympic volleyball player Katie Holloway describes how she has been dealing with the postponement of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and how she's preparing for the rescheduled games in 2021.
Author Nina Jankowicz On Disinformation And Her New Book
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Nina Jankowicz, a disinformation fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and author of the new book How to Lose the Information War.
While Responding To The Pandemic, This Funeral Home Lost Its Founder To COVID-19
The founder of a funeral home in Austin, Texas, has died of the coronavirus. The founder's son, the owner, was back at work the next day.
What To Expect From The 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday. The scaled-down, virtual convention will officially nominate Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president.
Keeping Up With The Changes At The United States Post Office
Changes at the United States Post Office ahead of a crucial election are causing a loud outcry from many corners.
How College Football Cancellation In Battleground States Affects Campaign Advertising
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with professor Ken Goldstein about what the cancellation of the Big Ten football season could mean for campaign advertising.
A New Documentary Shows The Ups And Downs Of Young Men Playing The Game Of Politics
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, directors of the documentary Boys State.
The Importance Of Audio Description For Subtitled Movies
The Korean film Parasite is the first foreign language film to win an Oscar for Best Picture. But vision-impaired moviegoers here can't enjoy it because it's not available with audio description.
Team USA Skateboarder Maurio McCoy Sees The Silver Lining In Olympics Postponement
Team USA skateboarder Maurio McCoy tells NPR how he's spending his summer now that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are postponed until next year.