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.
Lawyer For Deborah Ramirez On Kavanaugh Allegations
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with John Clune, a lawyer representing Deborah Ramirez, who accused Brett Kavanaugh of exposing himself during a party at Yale in the 1980s.
Jonah Goldberg On Kavanaugh And Conservatives
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review, about the conservative politics surrounding Brett Kavanaugh's nomination.
Women Voters' 'Marriage Gap' And The Midterms
Married women tend to have more conservative beliefs and vote more for Republicans, while single women tend to be aligned more with Democrats. That dynamic may shift in this year's midterms.
What Will They Be Dunkin' Without Donuts?
Dunkin' Donuts is embracing its experiment with dropping the word Donuts from its name. They say they're not anti-donut, just pro-coffee. Starting in January the store will just be called Dunkin'.
Bill Cosby And The #MeToo Movement
Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a sexual assault in 2004. His conviction marks the rise of the #MeToo movement as well as the downfall of an African-American icon.
What To Expect From The Fed
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the Federal Reserve's final day of meetings and what to expect.
News Brief: Kavanaugh And The Midterms, Interest Rates, Cosby Sentencing
We look at the Kavanaugh nomination as a voting issue for November. Also, the Federal Reserve will likely nudge up interest rates, and we look at the cultural impact of Bill Cosby's sentencing.
Fuel Efficiency And Smog In Arizona
The EPA is holding hearings on a proposal to relax fuel efficiency standards. Arizona has come out in opposition — the state has a bad smog problem and was counting on the fuel rules to help fix it.
A Very Shatner Christmas
William Shatner is releasing a Christmas album next month, called Shatner Claus.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Strains Resources
President Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement and the budget has ballooned. A recent congressional report says an agency is spending at "an unsustainable rate."