In 'Overcompensating,' Benito Skinner turns old wounds into comedy
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Benito Skinner about his new show, Overcompensating, out on Amazon Prime on May 15.
As Trump Backs Out Of CPAC, GOP Leaders Debate How To Stop Him
A day after another contentious Republican debate, activists gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump wasn't there, but he was on everyone's lips.
First Mention: Hillary Clinton Campaigns For Her Husband In 1991
Hillary Clinton's name and voice were heard for the first time on NPR in a story that ran on this program on December 17, 1991. She was campaigning for her husband.
Democrats Face Real Political Crisis Ahead Of November Election
The stakes in the November election are higher for Democrats than Republicans. Democrats currently hold fewer elected offices nationwide than at any time since the 1920s, and the Obama years have decimated the party's bench.
Mitt Romney, Donald Trump Share Harsh Words In Competing Speeches
It was day of strong words on the campaign trail after former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivered a speech that was highly critical of front-runner Donald Trump.
British Government Debates How To Repair Crumbling Parliament Building
The seat of the British parliament, the Palace of Westminster, has stood in some form on the banks of the Thames since the 11th century. But today the building, with its iconic Big Ben clock tower, is crumbling and needs a major restoration which will cost billions.
Donald Trump Releases Details Of Health Care Plan
Donald Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and now he has released some more details of how he would do that on his website.
Election Officials Help North Carolina Voters Tackle Confusing Voter ID Laws
Early primary voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday. Voters have to deal with some confusing new voter laws, including photo ID requirements. Election officials and voter advocates are trying to get the word out to avoid problems at the polls.
Former GOP Nominee Mitt Romney Sharply Criticizes Donald Trump
In a speech on Thursday, Mitt Romney sharply criticized Donald Trump. The former 2012 presidential candidate called Trump a fraud and a phony. Romney said he would vote for any of the other Republican contenders, but did not endorse one.
For Sexual Assault Victims, An Effort To Loosen Statutes Of Limitations
State statutes of limitations currently range from 3 to 30 years. But a new understanding about how rape victims recover from their trauma is prompting many states to change their time limits.
