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.
Alan Dershowitz To Present Oral Arguments At Trump Impeachment Trial
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Alan Dershowitz, who will present oral arguments at the Senate trial of President Trump to address the constitutional arguments against impeachment and removal.
Breaking Down Putin's Latest Move To Consolidate Power In Russia
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The New Yorker's Masha Gessen about President Vladimir Putin's moves this week to amend Russia's constitution, and the resignation of the entire Russian cabinet.
Week In Politics: Democrats In Iowa, Impeachment Reaches Senate
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post about this week's Democratic primary debate and the start of the Senate impeachment trial.
Trump Adds To Legal Team For Impeachment Trial
There are new additions to President Trump's legal team — including former independent counsels Ken Starr and Robert Ray and famed defense attorney Alan Dershowitz.
President Trump Adds High-Profile Lawyers For Impeachment Defense
Ken Starr, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Ray: President Trump has added some high-profile attorneys to his defense team for the Senate impeachment trial.
The Authors Of 'A Very Stable Genius' On Their Account Of The Trump White House
The new book A Very Stable Genius by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker of the Washington Post goes behind the scenes at Trump's White House.
At $11 Billion And Counting, Trump's Border Wall Would Be The World's Most Expensive
President Trump's border wall comes at a staggering cost: $11 billion, or nearly $20 million per mile. It's already the most expensive border wall in the world, and the costs keep piling up.
The Secret Star Of The Tennessee Titans: Their Punter
The NFL playoffs resume this weekend, when the Tennessee Titans aim to continue their surprising romp against some of football's best teams. One reason for their success? Brett Kern — their punter.
Ukraine To Investigate If Former U.S. Ambassador Was Tracked By Giuliani Associates
Ukraine will investigate whether the former American ambassador to Ukraine was illegally surveilled. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Matthew Kupfer of the Kyiv Post about the inquiry.
Trump Broke Budget Law In Withholding Ukraine Aid, Says Government Watchdog
A nonpartisan federal watchdog agency ruled President Trump broke a budget law by withholding aid from Ukraine — a decision that may fuel the push to call witnesses at his Senate impeachment trial.
How 'Megxit' May Wind Up Settling Down In Canada
Can Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just move to Canada? What would that look like — practically — and do Canadians even want them there? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Evan Dyer of the CBC.