Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
Texas Woman Loses Friend In Shooting At First Baptist Church
NPR's Noel King speaks with Michele Nicholson, who lives about 10 minutes away from First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. Nicholson said her friend was shot during Sunday's deadly shooting.
Scenes From The Ground: The Mass Church Shooting In Sutherland Springs, Texas
NPR's Noel King speaks with David Martin Davies from member station KSTX in San Antonio and NPR's Colin Dwyer, about the latest developments in the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs.
Why Is The Opioid Epidemic Overwhelmingly White?
The opioid epidemic is ravaging large parts of the American population. But some races are being hit harder than others. Dr. Andrew Kolodny, a drug abuse expert, explains why that might be the case.
Why 'The Weinstein Effect' Seems Like A Tipping Point
Since the Harvey Weinstein takedown, many more powerful men have been accused of sexual harassment. NPR's Noel King talks with writer Mary Schmich, NPR's Elizabeth Blair and writer Alexandra Schwartz.
How The Republican Tax Plan Would Impact Middle-Class Households
Republican lawmakers unveiled a new tax plan this week. While the rollout went well — much better than healthcare — there are a handful of issues at stake that the GOP will have to answer for.
Richard Linklater's New Film 'Last Flag Flying' Handles The Trauma Of War
Director Richard Linklater's latest film, Last Flag Flying, tells the story of three Vietnam veterans who reunite after decades apart to help bury one of their sons. LANGUAGE ADVISORY: The phrase "fucked up" is bleeped approximately one minute into this story.
Social Media Companies Can Block Foreign Interference With Technology It Already Has
Social media platforms had to answer to Congress for the part it played in Russian influence in the 2016 elections. Dartmouth computer science professor Hany Farid talks about the tools Facebook, Twitter and Google can use to stop foreign interference in the future.
Turmoil In The Democratic Party
A tight Governor's race in Virginia and recent comments from political strategist Donna Brazile about the 2016 primaries point to growing frustration within the party. NPR's Noel King talks to Politico's Susan Glasser about how President Trump's election still has Democrats searching for answers.
Veterans Community 'Completely Furious' Over Bergdahl Sentence
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with Jon Thurman, one of Bowe Bergdahl's company-mates, about Bergdahl's sentencing on Friday. He will receive a dishonorable discharge but no prison time.
Bergdahl's Lawyer: No Prison Time Is In Recognition Of His Time Held Captive
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Bowe Bergdahl's lawyer, Eugene Fidell, about Bergdahl's sentencing.