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.
NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith On Pro Football Head Coaching Diversity
The NFL has 32 head coaches, but only four of those coaches are people of color — in a league whose players are around 70% black. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with DeMaurice Smith of the NFLPA.
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.
Need Lodging In Calgary? Try Renting An Igloo
As of last weekend, you could rent an igloo through Airbnb in Calgary, Alberta. There's no kitchen, bathroom or Wi-Fi. All you get is an outdoor firepit and a bunch of wood.
Lebanon Protests Turn Violent As Government And Economy Remain In Collapse
Anti-government protests in Lebanon are getting more violent, and a leadership void continues as the country's economy spirals.
'Weathering With You' Is The Latest Anime From Makoto Shinkai
There's a new anime movie from the creator of Your Name — this one about a girl who may be able to control the weather.
It's The Age Of Peak TV, Yet Screenwriters And Their Agents Are Fighting
Over 500 scripted TV shows were produced in the U.S. in 2019. But that record output is happening amid an ongoing battle between screenwriters and Hollywood's biggest talent agencies.
A Bookstore In England Issues A Despondent Tweet — And Enjoys An Unexpected Boost
After a bookstore in England sent out a glum tweet about its worst sales day in memory, people inundated the store with new orders. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with longtime employee Robert Sansom.
U.S. Financial Services Industry Emerges As A Winner Of U.S.-China Trade Deal
One winner in the new U.S.-China trade deal is the U.S. financial services industry. Bankers, investment firms and insurance companies would have more access to the world's second biggest economy.
What The U.S.-China Trade Deal May Mean For The WTO
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Simon Lester of the Cato Institute about the impact of the U.S.-China trade deal on the World Trade Organization.
Investigation Reveals Detroit Overcharged Homeowners On Property Tax After Recession
Mary Louise Kelly talks with Detroit News reporter Christine MacDonald about her investigation into the city of Detroit overtaxing homeowners after the recession, leaving scores of residents in debt.