Toy company CEO discusses how Trump's tariff policy swings impact business
NPR reconnects with Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, whose toys include Care Bears and Tonka Trucks, to understand how recent swings in President Trump's tariff policy are impacting his company.
U.S. Wants Russia To Help With Goal Of Reducing Syrian Airstrikes
A day after another U.S.-Russia statement attempting to coordinate peace efforts in Syria, it's clear the U.S. has to rely on Russia to put any pressure on the regime — though Russia has other plans.
Treasury Secretary Assesses Human Impact Of Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis
Jack Lew visited schools and hospitals to highlight the problems the crisis is causing for residents. He's pushing Congress to pass legislation to help the island restructure its $70 billion debt.
North Carolina, Jutice Department Counter Sue Over 'Bathroom Law'
A civil rights case over the state's LGBT law proceeds. David Greene talks to Theodore Shaw, head of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill.
Why Americans Are Buying More Trucks And SUVs Than Cars
2016 is the year of the SUV and pickup truck. Each month the car sales share of the market slips a bit. Lower gas prices and changing consumer tastes are making the sedan an endangered species.
Are More U.S. Workers Beginning To Get Raises?
As the U.S. job market continues to improve, there are hints that wages are finally picking up. Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
Voters In The Philippines Are Choosing Next President
Five candidates are vying to replace the president, and more than 45,000 candidates are contesting 18,000 national, congressional and local elections. Officials are looking for fraud and violence.
North Carolina Files Lawsuit Defending Its 'Bathroom Law'
North Carolina is going to court over its new law that limits protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Renee Montagne gets the latest from WUNC reporter Jeff Tiberii.
Republican Backlash Continues To Build Against Donald Trump
David Greene talks to Mac Stipanovich, a GOP strategist in Florida, on his assertion that not voting for Donald Trump — or even voting for Hillary Clinton — is the better option for Republicans.
Canadian Wildfire Could Rage For Months Near Fort McMurray
The fire has prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 people. David Greene talks to John Fleming, whose family fled the fire and are staying with him in Edmonton, 270 miles south of Fort McMurray.
Trial To Begin For 3 Somali-Americans Accused Of Planning To Join ISIS
Jury selection starts Monday in this country's largest ISIS recruitment trial to date. Three Somali-Americans face charges in a Minneapolis federal court for allegedly planning to join ISIS in Syria.