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.
Pentagon Wants To Deploy 'Low-Yield' Nuclear Weapons To Deter Russia From Similar Ones
Even as the Trump administration excoriates Iran and North Korea on nuclear arms, Congress is set to fund a new, "low-yield" atomic weapon. The Pentagon says one is needed to plausibly deter any plans by Russia to use smaller nukes. Critics say such a "useable" nuke would increase, not decrease, the likelihood of the nuclear war that military planners say they want to avoid.
CIA Nomine Gina Haspel To Face Tough Questioning At Confirmation Hearing
Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated to be CIA director, faces tough questioning at her confirmation hearing Wednesday. She met with Democratic members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Monday.
How The NRA Views Recent Protests Over Gun Violence
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with prominent gun-right advocate Marion Hammer about her work defending the National Rifle Association — an organization that she was formerly president of — in light of recent protests over gun violence.
In 'The Perfectionists' Simon Winchester Looks At History Of Precision Engineering
NPR's Mary Louise speaks to author Simon Winchester about how precision in technology has developed since the Industrial Age to today's cutting-edge developments occurring around the world.
Life As A Syrian Rebel
With the Syrian civil war in its eighth year, a rebel describes the many transformations he and his enemies have undergone — and how he'll keep fighting.
Author Finds Resilience, Love And 'Beauty In The Broken Places'
Allison Pataki was on an airplane with her husband when he suffered an extremely rare, nearly fatal stroke. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pataki about her memoir Beauty in the Broken Places.
A Conversation With World Vision President Richard Stearns
Richard Stearns, who's stepping down as President of World Vision U.S., tells NPR's Michel Martin how his Christian faith drives his charity's humanitarian mission.
James Beard Book Award Winner Explores His Many Identities Through Cuisine
Michael Twitty won the 2018 James Beard Foundation's Book Of The Year Award for his book exploring the history of southern cuisine: The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African-American Culinary History in the Old South.
Consequences Of Abandoning Iran Nuclear Deal
If the U.S. pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal, how will the European countries currently doing business with Iran respond? NPR's Michel Martin asks Robert Guest, the foreign editor of The Economist.
With Sights On Roe V. Wade, Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Invite Legal Challenges
Iowa's governor has signed a new law that bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected. The law's supporters expect a challenge in the courts.
Democrat Midterm Election Strategy
Intraparty rivalries could cost Democrats seats in November. NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, when party leaders should intervene.