Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
The 30-Year Music Legacy Of 'The Simpsons'
The Simpsons has won tons of TV awards in its 30-year run. But the sitcom's music has had its share of success on the Billboard charts, too.
In Departure From Obama Strategy, Mattis Prioritizes Military Cooperation On Egypt Trip
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is stressing efforts against Iran and changing the U.S. tone in the region with visits to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Human Rights are lower on the agenda.
Press Descends On Arkansas Where Executions Are Held In Legal Suspense
The state of Arkansas will try again to execute two men Thursday night — if the courts clear the way. The state had hoped to put eight men to death before the end of the month.
The Power Of Television Advertising Walkouts
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jeanine Poggi, a reporter for Advertising Age, about the power of advertising in television and the role ad withdrawals played in Bill O'Reilly's exit from Fox News.
Where Erdogan's Victory In Turkey Referendum Vote Leaves The Opposition
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with novelist, essayist and activist Elif Safak following the referendum vote in Turkey that expanded the president's powers.
Has Trump Made Progress On Cybersecurity Agenda As Promised?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with James Lewis of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about President Trump's promise of a cybersecurity plan within 90 days.
As Populism Strengthens In Europe, A Future For Social Democrats Fades
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ian Buruma, professor of democracy, human rights and journalism at Bard College, about the state of the center-left in Europe.
Populist Wave Hits France In Presidential Election
Sunday's first round of the French presidential election is a tight, four-way race with only one candidate from a traditional political party. Like British voters for Brexit and Americans who supported Donald Trump, many French have lost faith in the political system and are looking for change and new ideas wherever they can find them.
