Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
Will Trump's National Emergency Declaration Help Him In 2020?
David Greene talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review, about a poll finding over 60 percent of Americans disapprove of President Trump declaring an emergency at the southern border.
'Uninhabitable Earth' Spotlights 3 Climate Change Misunderstandings
Rachel Martin talks to David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth, who outlines the current misunderstandings and upcoming impacts of climate change.
France Recognizes Lightsaber Dueling, 'Time' Magazine Reports
France's fencing federation hopes the move will lure people addicted to their screens to exercise more. Lightsaber instructors will train people to take part in three-minute bouts.
'Last Boat Out Of Shanghai': The Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the communist revolution in China. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Helen Zia, who wrote a book about the Chinese who fled the revolution.
News Brief: Venezuela, North Carolina Election, Syria Crisis
Trump continues his push for regime change. Officials examine the election results of the states 9th Congressional District which may be fraudulent. And, an update on Syria's humanitarian crisis.
Rep. Joe Courtney On Trump's Emergency Declaration
NPR's David Greene speaks with Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., about the legal options for Congress and states to counter President Trump's national emergency declaration.
City And County Merger Effort Roils St. Louis
A group is trying to merge the St. Louis city and county governments to try to boost development and pare down police departments. But the black community sees it as a challenge to political gains.
Police Say Jussie Smollett Case Shifts
Chicago police say their investigation has shifted after speaking with two men originally considered suspects in the alleged attack against actor Jussie Smollett.
How Trump's Base Is Responding To Emergency Declaration
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative radio talk show host Chris Buskirk about how President Trump's emergency declaration is playing out among the president's conservative political base.
There's A Gap Between Perception And Reality When It Comes To Learning
Increasingly, people feel they can master tasks simply by watching instructional videos like the kind you find on YouTube. But sometimes the gap between perception and reality can be deep and wide.