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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
by Steve Inskeep
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
Sorting Out What The U.S. Markets' Volatile Start May Mean
U.S markets showed signs of volatility on the heels of Monday's drop on Wall Street. NPR's Rachel Martin, Jim Zarroli and Scott Horsley talk about the plunge and the White House's reaction.
Former Google Executive Warns Smartphones Keep Us Hooked
Steve Inskeep talks to Tristan Harris of the Center for Humane Technology about how to protect children and ourselves from what some call the "crisis of online addiction."
As U.S. Stock Market Opens, Uncertainty Reigns
The sharp drop in the stock market has sparked concern about the U.S. economy. NPR's Jim Zarolli tells Rachel Martin the plunge appears to be a natural correction.
A Big Drop In U.S. Financial Markets Drags Down Others
by Uri Berliner
Monday's plunge, 1,175 points as measured on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, has affected global markets. After the Dow dropped, Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dipped by about 5 percent.
Public Should Be Able To See Democrats' Countermemo, Rep. Byrne Says
Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama about a House panel's decision Monday to release Democrats' rebuttal to the secret Republican memo that was unveiled on Friday.
Wealth Manager: Consider Stock Market Activity In Context
Barry Ritholtz, chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, says Monday's stock market drop was bad but "really isn't terrible" when compared to other big stock market plunges.
Former Top White House Economist: Recent Stock Market Drop 'Doesn't Feel Like' 2008
The recent stock market plunge has many wondering whether the U.S economy is taking a turn for the worse. Steve Inskeep speaks with Austan Goolsbee, top White House economist under President Obama.
Taking The Pulse Of The Nation's Economy
To get perspective about what the sell-off in the Dow says about the nation's economic health, NPR's Rachel Marin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
Dow Experiences Biggest Point Drop In History
The drop on the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday was 1,175 points. Put another way, blue-chip stocks lost about 4.6 percent of their value in one day. Foreign markets followed Wall Street.
It Looks Like It's Going To Be Another Week Of Memo Madness
Rachel Martin talks to former FBI agent Asha Rangappa, who argues that the release of a Republican memo concerning the FBI confirmed that the Russia investigation has a solid basis.
Space Enthusiasts Gather In Florida As Powerful Rocket Is Set To Launch
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Private company SpaceX on Tuesday is set to launch the world's most powerful rocket — the Falcon Heavy. This is a test launch that will carry a cherry red Tesla roadster into orbit around Mars.
News Brief: Stock Markets Drop, Democrats' Counter Memo
The Dow Jones Industrial average finished the day down 4.6 percent. And, a House panel votes to release the democratic rebuttal to the Nunes memo. The White House must decide if it will block it.