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.
University Of California Employees Go On Strike Demanding Pay Increases
Thousands of University of California employees went on strike Monday to start the first of a three-day protest. Their primary demand: pay increases.
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils 'Be Best' Campaign, Focusing On Children
Melania Trump has generally kept a low profile as first lady, but Monday she steps into the spotlight to formally unveil her initiatives. She'll be focusing on issues related to children.
What The Difference Is Between Refugees And Asylum Seekers
More than 100 caravan migrants seeking asylum were allowed into the U.S. But what exactly is an asylum seeker? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Senior Asylum Officer Heidi Boas about how migrants' eligibility is determined and what is the difference between refugees and asylum seekers.
NRATV Strays Seemingly Far Afield From Gun Ownership
National Rifle Association members did not have to travel to Dallas to keep up with activities at the recent annual convention. They could go online and tune in to NRATV for a live stream. NRATV isn't just for the convention. It's available to anyone with an internet connection, providing a steady pro-gun message, whether viewers belong to the NRA or not.
President Trump Weighs In On West Virginia GOP Senate Primary
President Trump has weighed in on West Virginia's GOP Senate primary, telling voters not to support former coal executive Don Blankenship. Trump's move comes as Republicans worry they could lose the Senate this November.
'New Yorker' Report Details How Israeli Spies Tried To Discredit Iran Deal
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with journalist Ronan Farrow about his article in The New Yorker describing how the Israeli company Black Cube was by hired Trump aides to try and dig up dirt on former Obama officials to discredit the Iran deal.
Southern Baptist Women Protest Church Leader's Comments
More than 1,400 Southern Baptist women have signed a letter to their church leaders denouncing "sinful" and "unbliblical" comments about women and divorce by one of their most prominent leaders.
David Rennie, Washington Bureau Chief For 'The Economist' Reflects On 6 Years In The U.S.
After nearly six years as Washington bureau chief for The Economist, David Rennie is headed off for another assignment. He talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his impressions of the U.S., and how it's changed in his tenure.
Security Has Improved, But The American Voting System Is Still Vulnerable
Six months before Election Day 2018, efforts to secure U.S. voting systems have made considerable progress — but there is still a long ways to go.