In 'Overcompensating,' Benito Skinner turns old wounds into comedy
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Benito Skinner about his new show, Overcompensating, out on Amazon Prime on May 15.
Writer Barry Lopez Reflects On A Life Traveling Beyond The 'Horizon'
Author Barry Lopez has made a career out of writing about his travels to far-flung parts of the globe. His new book Horizon focuses on six places that have shaped his understanding of the world.
Congress Misses Deadline To Reauthorize Funding For Food Stamps In Puerto Rico
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Mayor Mayita Meléndez of Ponce, Puerto Rico, about the proposed funding cuts to Puerto Rico and the food stamp crisis
Former Cook County Prosecutor Reacts To Jussie Smollett's Case
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eric Sussman, former Cook County, Ill., prosecutor, about alternative prosecutions and why he doesn't believe it applies in the case of actor Jussie Smollett.
E.U. Votes To Rewrite Its Copyright Laws, Delivering A Blow To Tech Giants
The European Union voted to rewrite its laws, in a big blow for tech firms like Google and Facebook, forcing them to find copyright violations on their platforms and not wait for them to be reported.
California's New Police Transparency Law Shows How Officers Are Disciplined
California now requires police departments to disclose disciplinary records for behavior involving sexual assault and use of force. The records offer a look at how departments discipline officers.
Thailand Moves Forward With Chinese Tech Company Huawei To Build 5G Network
The Chinese company Huawei is now building and testing Thailand's first 5G network. Thai authorities say they could not say no to Huawei's bargain prices, despite pressure from the U.S.
GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander Wants To Address Climate Change Without The Green New Deal
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. While he is voting no on the Green New Deal he says Republicans need to respond to climate change.
Women Tell FDA That More Research Is Needed On Health Risks Of Breast Implants
Advisers to the FDA concluded a meeting Tuesday on the safety of breast implants. What's emerged is a lack of scientific certainty about the risks implants pose to millions of women who have them.
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Actor Jussie Smollett, Prompting Outrage From Police
On Tuesday, prosecutors in Cook County, Ill., announced that all charges against actor and musician Jussie Smollett have been dropped. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel responded with outrage.