Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
Executive Action Leaves Green Card Holders Abroad With Questions
An executive order President Trump signed on Friday froze immigration from several Muslim countries. Solmaz Sharif of the New York Persian Cultural Center talks about how this is affecting her family.
Motivated Reasoning: A Philosopher On Confirmation Bias
Jonathan Ellis, a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, talks about confirmation bias and its impact on our daily lives.
Doomsday Clock Closest To Midnight Since 1954
The Doomsday Clock has inched closer to and farther from nuclear Armageddon since the Manhattan Project in 1947. On Thursday, the clock moved closer to Midnight — the closest it has been since 1954.
Translating The Untranslatable: 'Between Dog And Wolf'
Russian author Sasha Sokolov wrote Between Dog and Wolf, which had been deemed untranslatable from the original Russian since 1980. Alexander Boguslawski translated the work to English in December.
Journalist Roundtable: How Should Media Cover Trump's Administration
John Daniszewski from the Associated Press, Margaret Sullivan from The Washington Post and Elizabeth Spayd from The New York Times discuss the media's roll in covering this political climate.
History Made At Australian Open As All Singles Finalists In Their 30s
All four of the women and men who made it to the Australian Open singles finals are in their 30s. Courtney Nguyen writes for the Women's Tennis Association, explains why older athletes are dominating.
Trump Takes Action To Cut Flow Of Refugees Entering U.S.
Trump has followed through on a campaign promise to cut the flow of Syrians entering the U.S. He signed an executive action Friday that he says will impose "new vetting measures" for refugees.
Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
Trump Closes First Week In Office With Visit To The Pentagon
President Trump visited the Pentagon for the first time on Friday. He conducted a formal swearing-in for Defense Secretary Mattis and met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.