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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Catholics On Capital Punishment
Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is unacceptable in all circumstances. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Sister Helen Prejean about the history of the church's stance on capital punishment.
Remembering Nikolai Volkoff, Wrestling's Soviet Villain
NPR's Don Gonyea and journalist Oliver Bateman remember wrestler Nikolai Volkoff, who died recently at age 70. He portrayed an evil Soviet but was actually a fiercely anti-Communist Yugoslav defector.
Eastern Ghouta To Northern Syria, But Still Far From Safe
Mouayad Mohildeen, a young Syrian father, fled his long besieged home in a Damascus suburb for northern Syria. He tells NPR's Don Gonyea that he's far from safe as rival militias battle for control.
Chinese Activist Arrested By Police Mid-Interview
by Anthony Kuhn
Authorities in China have detained an 84-year-old dissident academic Sun Wenguang. They burst into his home and dragged him away just as he was being interviewed by U.S. government broadcaster, VOA.
Polls Show Close Race In Key Ohio Special Election
Ohio holds a special congressional election on Tuesday. NPR's Don Gonyea and former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges talk about why this deep red district seems to be up for grabs.
Manafort's Trial Continues
The Manafort trial continues next week with expected testimony from Rick Gates. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with lawyer Shan Wu, who previously represented Gates, about what to expect.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Unharmed After Alleged Assassination Attempt
by John Otis
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with reporter John Otis about an alleged assassination attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a speech on Saturday.
Securing Election Infrastructure Against Foreign Interference
National security officials have said Russia is trying to interfere in the midterms. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to Center for Election Innovation & Research founder David Becker about prevention efforts.
Unpacking The QAnon Conspiracy Theory
Trump supporters wearing QAnon T-shirts appeared at a Florida rally on Tuesday. NPR's Don Gonyea unpacks the QAnon conspiracy theory with journalist Alex Goldman of the Reply All podcast.
ACLU's Role In Reuniting Separated Families
A federal judge says the government's effort to reunite families separated at the border has been "unacceptable." NPR's Don Gonyea gets an update from ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt who represents the families.