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.
History Of Indiana's Hate Crime Laws
This month, Indiana's first hate crime law in more than 40 years goes into effect. The first-ever hate crime law in the state went into effect in 1947, a story that has been largely lost to history.
Armed With New Policies, Democratic Presidential Candidates Look To Debates
As the Democratic presidential candidates prepare to debate again this week, many have rolled out new policies. The campaigns are framing a wide range of proposals as solutions to racial inequality.
Documentary: 'The Great Hack'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer about their Netflix documentary The Great Hack.
Director Of National Intelligence Dan Coats Resigns
President Trump tweeted today that Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is stepping down, and that he will nominate Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to replace him.
World War II Veteran Awarded Posthumous Purple Heart
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Clara Cunningham Osborne, sister of Navy Seaman First Class James Cunningham, who was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart for his service during World War II.
In Split From Party, A Republican Lawmaker's Push To Repeal Kentucky Death Penalty
A recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that most Republicans support the death penalty. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Chad McCoy, a GOP lawmaker in Kentucky.
New Faces At This Year's 'Just For Laughs' Comedy Festival
Comedians are in Montreal this weekend for the Just for Laughs festival. One of its showcases is "New Faces" — a launching pad for the careers of Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and more.
Book: 'A Terrible Thing To Waste'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with science journalist Harriet A. Washington about her new book, A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind.
Businesses Take A Hit Amid Puerto Rico Protests
The street protests in San Juan that forced Puerto Rico's governor to resign had another, less desired effect: local businesses suffered as tourists stayed away.
Barbershop: Democratic Debates
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Democratic political strategists China Dickerson and A'shanti Gholar about the party's division on impeachment and what to expect at the upcoming debates.