Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
Democrat Pushes For New Party Leaders
As the Democratic Party celebrates its win in red Alabama, some Democrats are calling for a shift in the party leadership. Steve Inskeep talks with Rep. Linda Sanchez of California.
Health Care Costs Push A Staggering Number Of People Into Extreme Poverty
And half the world's population doesn't even have access to essential health services, according to a report from the World Bank and the World Health Organization.
CVS Health CEO On Aetna Deal
Steve Inskeep talks with Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health, about his company's acquisition of the giant insurer Aetna.
The Seeds Of This Year's Christmas Tree Shortage
The 2008 recession, wildfires and a logging boom have added up to a shortage of Christmas tree seedlings in the Pacific Northwest.
What's Next For Republicans After Alabama Loss
What does a Republican loss in the Alabama Senate race mean for Republicans going forward? NPR's David Greene speaks with Republican strategist Alex Conant.
Jones Victory Credited To African-American Voters
David Greene talks with Birmingham City Councilwoman Sheila Tyson about a well-organized get-out-the-vote effort that's credited with motivating black voters in Alabama.
What Could Change After Net Neutrality Repeal
The FCC is expected to repeal net neutrality regulations Thursday. Mitchell Baker of the Mozilla Foundation tells Steve Inskeep that the rules provide vital protections against Internet censorship.
A Father's Pregnancy Photo Shoot
Nick Roberts surprised his girlfriend Brianna with a pregnancy photo shoot — of him. He says he ate some fast food beforehand so he'd look "a little pregnant."
A Hippo For Christmas, At Last
Gayla Peevey of Oklahoma was 10 when she recorded "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" in 1953. She was on hand in 2017 when a hippo was welcomed to the Oklahoma City zoo.
News Brief: Senate And House Republicans Agree On Tax Bill, FCC To Repeal Net Neutrality
House and Senate Republicans have hammered out details of a final tax overhaul bill. Also, the FCC is set to repeal net neutrality rules, and an update on Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers who were killed.
GOP Strategist: Many White Conservative Women In Alabama Got 'Fed Up' With Moore
Republican political strategist Jeff Vreeland says according to exit poll data, middle-class, white GOP women defected in Tuesday's special election, citing sexual abuse allegations as a factor.