Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Trump Opens Prayer Breakfast With Remarks About 'Apprentice' Ratings
President Donald Trump attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning where he expressed his commitment to religious freedom in his remarks. He also slipped in a few comments that had little to do with faith.
Ad For Nice Living: Discover The Joy Of Yummy Words
One of our "Commercials for Nicer Living," written by one of our listeners to celebrate the simple pleasures of life, is about yummy words.
Federal Program Helps American Workers Who Lost Jobs To Trade Policies
Much has been said about American workers who have lost their jobs to trade policies. But there's a little-known federal program designed to get them back in the workforce.
Trump Vows To 'Destroy' Provision On Tax-Exempt Organizations
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with George Washington University law professor Miriam Galston about the Johnson Amendment. It's a tax code provision that prevents tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activities. President Trump says his administration will "totally destroy" it.
Moon Express Reaches Finals In Google Lunar Xprize Competition
The Silicon Valley company, Moon Express, is now a finalist in the $30 million Google Lunar Xprize competition. The company will attempt to place a spacecraft on the moon that could travel on its surface and transmit high definition images. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Naveen Jain, one of the founders of Moon Express, about the competition and the future of private space exploration and research.
Facebook Helps Regular People Make Money In The Internet Economy
The technology sector is being criticized for killing jobs by having robots and algorithms replace human labor. Facebook developed a way to help regular people make money in the Internet economy.
Native Americans Struggle To Find Housing While Facing Discrimination
A severe lack of housing on reservations forces many Native Americans to find rentals in nearby towns. But they still struggle to find places to live because of what they say is racial discrimination.
Westminster Dog Show Opens Up Competition To Cats
For the first time in its 140-year history, cats will now compete in the Westminster Dog Show.
VA Secretary Nominee David Shulkin Faces Senate For Confirmation Hearing
Veterans Affairs secretary nominee David Shulkin faces his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The session follows reports by NPR that document shortcomings in the longstanding attempts to improve the way the VA provides care, and promises by President Trump to further privatize its health services.
