Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
In Germany, Far-Right Party Received Large Support From Formerly Communist East
Support for the far-right in last Sunday's German election came largely from those in what was formerly East Germany — a sign that the country has still not overcome its Cold War division.
Quick Building Demolitions Raise Questions In Mexico
While safety concerns may have led to some of the quick demolitions, some residents fear developers and city officials are trying to destroy evidence of shoddy building and lax government oversight.
As The Clock Approaches Midnight, Jerusalem Whirrs With Prayer
In Jerusalem, devout Jews recite special all-night prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. And non-religious Israelis flock to the city on guided tours to get a taste of the experience.
Kurds In Iraq Face Retaliation After Independence Vote
Chaos around expected airport closures was the first sign of the strong reaction and backlash Iraqi Kurds are facing after they voted this week to split-off from Iraq.
The Indelible Mark Playboy's Hugh Hefner Left On American Culture
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gary Baum, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, about Hugh Hefner's business empire, Playboy, and what will happen to the brand after his death.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's Speech At Trump's D.C. Hotel Draws Criticism
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch didn't cross any legal line by making the speech at the Trump Hotel in D.C., but ethics experts say the optics surrounding the event don't look great.
President Trump's Plan To Overhaul Tax Code Includes Cut To Corporate Tax Rate
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Center about how the U.S. corporate tax rate stacks up compared to other nations.