Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
The Economic Impact Of A Government Shutdown
The federal government has been in a partial shutdown for two days. NPR's Michel Martin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the economic impact of shutdown.
After Arrival In Jerusalem, Pence Talks Government Shutdown, Embassy Relocation
Vice President Pence is visiting Jerusalem after stops in Egypt and Jordan. The visit comes after the Trump administration's controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
With Focus On The Polls, Women's March Organizers Stage Flagship Event In Las Vegas
For the second annual Women's March, national organizers are trying to harness the momentum of the last year into progressive voter power. Marches and rallies are happening all across the country.
Democratic Senator Talks Latest Negotiations Amid Shutdown
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the latest on the government shutdown and ongoing negotiations between Democratic and Republican senators.
On Trump's First Anniversary, Another First: Why This Shutdown Is Different
On the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration, the federal government is in a partial shutdown, but it's still unclear which party will ultimately be blamed.
Who's To Blame For The Shutdown, According To The White House
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with White House Director of Strategic Communications Mercedes Schlapp about the Trump administration's view on the shutdown.
Barbershop: Trump's First Year In Office
Virginia Republican Puneet Ahluwalia, conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, and Maryland Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Matthews are in the Barbershop this week with NPR's Michel Martin, discussing President Trump's leadership.
Trump's Unique Concept Of The Presidency Again On Display As Government Shuts Down
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson about the government shutdown and the anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration.
What Happens When CHIP Funds Run Out
One of the central issues of the shutdown battle is the Children's Health Insurance Program. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Alabama CHIP Director Cathy Caldwell about the program, which covers 9 million low-income kids across the U.S.
Trump's Lifetime Judge Picks Leave Liberals Dismayed
In his first year in office, President Trump's record on naming judges to lifetime appointments pleasantly surprised conservatives. But liberals worry how his appointees will reshape the federal judiciary.
Member Of Congressional Black Caucus: Trump Has Brought Normalized Racism To White House
Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. NPR's Michel Martin talks to her about President Trump's relationship with the group of lawmakers, and his presidency so far.