Morning news brief
U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears, Ukraine and U.S. sign minerals deal, hear the latest on tensions between India and Pakistan following militant attack last week.
Professor Wears A Mask To Hide His Face While Grading Papers
A university professor in Malaysia wears the mask to keep students from getting nervous while he's marking their papers. And what mask does he use to conceal his feelings? None other than Iron Man.
Driving Across Texas, The Destruction From Harvey Is Evident
We grab a ride with NPR's John Burnett as he drives from Corpus Christi to Houston. He describes what he saw driving along the Texas coast — the area hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey.
San Antonio Prepares For More Evacuees From After-Effects Of Harvey
Rachel Martin talks to Ron Nirenberg, the mayor of San Antonio, Texas, about his city's response to tropical storm Harvey, which is seeing an influx of evacuees from other areas of the state.
Rockport Residents Who Waited Out Harvey Experienced Its Might
Rockport, Texas, was among the hardest hit towns when Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Rachel Martin talks to Mashon Hunt, who is staying in a shelter in Austin after being evacuated from Rockport.
Morning News Brief: Harvey Dumps On Texas, Uber Gets A New CEO
Much of Houston is under water after Hurricane Harvey came ashore. The city spent much of the weekend rescuing people. And, Uber has picked a new CEO after co-founder Travis Kalanick resigned.
Specs For Border Wall Show It Would Divide Texas Wildlife Refuge
Texans are upset that the first plans for Trump's border wall show that it will rip through two nature preserves. The border patrol insists public access will be guaranteed.
This Week In Politics: President Trump Takes Aim At GOP Leadership
Trump has bad-mouthed Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan and Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake. How long will the backbiting between the White House and Capitol Hill continue?
Trump Administration's Plan To Reduce Protected Land Size Criticized
National monuments include vast areas of land that the White House can designate for special protection. David Greene talks to former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, who served under President Obama.
American Legion Elects First Female Leader In Its 98-Year History
Ailsa Chang talks to the American Legion's newly elected National Commander Denise Rohan, who is first woman to serve in the position for the nation's largest veterans' group.