'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows
In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth.
The History Of SOTU Responses
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about the official response to the State of the Union address.
The Year Of The Pig Begins
If you celebrated the Lunar New Year, it probably kicked off with food, family and firecrackers. What else does this festivity mean for people who celebrate?
Elephant Seals Take Over California Beach
The partial government shutdown is over, for now, but its effects are still felt at Point Reyes National Seashore. The workers furloughed included those who would have kept elephant seals away.
Girl Scout Tries New Cookie Sales Strategy
Ten-year-old Kayla "Kiki" Paschall posted a video of her version of Cardi B's song "Money," but changed the lyrics to be about selling Girl Scout cookies.
Trump Accused Of Moving Too Fast With Plans To Drill For Oil In Alaska
The Trump administration is holding public hearings on its push to drill oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Critics say the process is being rushed and downplays environmental risks.
Trump's Inaugural Committee Receives Justice Department Subpoena
Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Ben Protess about federal prosecutors in New York subpoenaing members of President Trump's inaugural committee, demanding documents and records.
News Brief: State Of The Union, Virginia Political Crisis, INF Treaty
The White House says the president will deliver a unifying message in his speech. Calls mount for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. And Russia reacts to the U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty.
Trump Speech To Point To Bipartisan Successes And Other Topics, Conway Says
Rachel Martin talks to Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, ahead of Tuesday night's State of the Union address. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the conversation.
Venezuelan Political Crisis Is Destabilizing Surrounding Region, Sen. Rubio Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida about the uprising in Venezuela, and why it is essential for the U.S. to support opposition leader Juan Guaidó.