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.
The Politicization Of The Postal Service
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, chairman of the House Government Operations subcommittee, about President Trump's opposition to postal service funding.
The Fight Over Masks In Florida Counties
In Florida, a squabble over wearing masks has created rifts in Marion County. The mayor of Ocala tried to ban them in the same county where the local sheriff ordered his staff not to wear them.
Despite COVID-19 Spread, LA County Health Director Is Cautiously Optimistic
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County's public health director, about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the stress that public health officials are under.
How Kamala Harris' Father's Jamaican Hometown Is Celebrating
Sen. Kamala Harris' father immigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1961. Now, Jamaicans from his hometown are celebrating that she has been chosen as Joe Biden's running mate.
Why Having Kamala Harris On The Ticket Is Meaningful To So Many
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses Sen. Kamala Harris's historic vice presidential bid with activist Chanda Parbhoo, Howard University President Wayne Frederick and professor Andra Gillespie.
How Mt. Vernon's History Is Being Retold
The history of George Washington's plantation is being retold to focus on the people who were enslaved there.
Untangling Lebanese Politics
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maha Yahya, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center, about the challenges of dismantling Lebanon's entrenched political system.
Hip-Hop That Made The Grown-Ups Uncomfortable: The 'Controversy' Around 'WAP'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with cultural critic Taylor Crumpton about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new song, "WAP," which celebrates women's sexual pleasure.
Why Postal Service Is Slowing Down As Election Nears
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., about the funding fight over the U.S. Postal Service, which has experienced a slowdown under a new postmaster general.
The Significance Of Ongoing Protests In Belarus
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nataliya Vasiliyeva, Moscow correspondent for British newspaper The Telegraph, about protests in Belarus that followed Sunday's presidential election.