Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
A Look At The ISIS Presence In Afghanistan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kelly Magsamen, vice president for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress, about ISIS in Afghanistan, and beyond.
Sleater-Kinney Releases A Last Album, Ending An Era For the Indie Rock Trio
Sleater-Kinney's longtime drummer is leaving the band — but not before they release one last album together. It marks the end of an era for the indie rock power trio.
Trump Administration Faces Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Health Care Failures By ICE
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lisa Graybill of the Southern Poverty Law Center about its new class action alleging deficient health care in ICE detention facilities.
Syrian Government On The Verge Of Taking Back Important Town From Rebels In Civil War
An important rebel city falls in Syria as the government's relentless attack on the last rebel province turns one of the last corner's in the civil war.
How The Flying Shame Movement Got Off The Ground
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Umair Irfan, who covers climate change and the environment for Vox, about the flying shame movement and what can be done about carbon emissions from air travel.
Why Sea Level Rise Varies Across The World
The sea level is rising more in some coastal places than in others. But why is that? It has to do with wind, currents, glaciers and even the last Ice Age.
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Tries To Rally U.N. Security Council To Counter Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes his case against Iran to the United Nations Security Council, addressing a special meeting on threats in the Middle East.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang On His Universal Basic Income Plan
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has a plan to save the U.S. economy — a Universal Basic Income, which he says will take the country by storm.
How The Trump Administration's Sanctions Are Affecting Iranians
Reporting from Tehran, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about how the Trump administration's decision to reimpose sanctions is affecting Iranians and whom they blame for their economic woes.
Study Shows Red Flag Laws Might Help Prevent Violence
A new study on red flag laws, which help remove guns from people deemed a safety risk, shows the laws might help prevent violence. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Garen Wintemute, the study's author.
What The Firing Of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo Means For Police Nationwide
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Patrick Yoes, president of the National Fraternal Order of Police, about national implications of the firing of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo.