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Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Sen. John Thune On The Republican Party's Legislative Priorities
Senator Thune talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about how a Republican-controlled Congress plans to work with President-elect Donald Trump to repeal the Affordable Care Act and overhaul the tax code.
Commander In Tweet: Trump Avoids Media Filter With Twitter
by Tamara Keith
An unprecedented feature of Donald Trump's successful campaign for president was his personal use of Twitter. In some ways, this is in line with a tradition of presidents going around the press.
President-Elect's Legal Team Wants Judge To Delay Trump University Case
by Ina Jaffe
Lawyers in a civil fraud case against Donald Trump and Trump University are in court again Friday to see if Trump can delay the case until after his inauguration. The trial is to begin in 10 days.
'Duck Dynasty' Calls It Quits; Final Episode To Air In April
by Eric Deggans
With the premiere of its eleventh season, the cast of A&E's hit reality show Duck Dynasty announced this will be its last season. The popular cable show has not been without controversy.
TSA Talks Turkey: What Holiday Foods May Fly With Travelers
A TSA blog highlights a web feature called "Can I bring my....?" You finish the sentence, and search to find out if it's allowed on board the flight. Gravy is prohibited unless properly packed.
Pandas From Atlanta Zoo Have Trouble Adjusting To Chinese Ways
First, there's a language barrier. Apparently the pandas don't react to commands given in Chinese. Then there's food issues. Anything they eat or drink must be mixed with American biscuits.
Airbnb Eyes Services That Compete With Travelocity, Yelp And TripAdvisor
by Jacob Margolis
Airbnb is expanding beyond short-term home rentals with plans to offer services like guided tours, flights and car rentals. Is it a hedge against anticipated restrictions on its core business model?
The Way To Get A New Health Law Is To Create A Crisis, Policy Consultant Says
Steve Inskeep talks to health policy consultant Robert Laszewski about the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans vow to repeal and replace. Laszewski had a long career in the insurance industry.
Comedian Larry Wilmore Hosts 67th National Book Awards Ceremony
by Lynn Neary
Six writers won an award Wednesday night including Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad for fiction. Ibram X. Kendi won in nonfiction and Daniel Borzutzky in poetry.
Donald Trump Expected To Have A Hard Time Draining The Swamp
by Alex Goldmark
During the campaign, Trump said he wants to keep lobbyists out of his administration, but it isn't so easy. President Obama tried. Most people agree, running a government without lobbyists isn't easy.
With Trump In Office, What Is The Future Of U.S.-German Relations?
The incoming Trump administration seems to share little in common with Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies. Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Wittig, the German ambassador to the U.S.
Former Refugee Helps Others Arriving To America AT JFK Airport
by Will Coley
Omar Nur left his native Ethiopia more than 35 years ago. He landed at New York's JFK and took his first steps in his new country. In the decades since, he's helped others arriving at the airport.