Facebook's New Requirements For Political Ads
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dipayan Ghosh, a fellow at Harvard University, about Facebook's new political ad requirements.
Business
New China Tariffs Go Into Effect
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of Chinese imports. It's the latest escalation in the ongoing trade war.
Hey, Look What's New At The State Fair: The Federal Reserve
Beyond animals and fun foods, the Minnesota State Fair has a new attraction this year: the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. It's giving away (shredded) money and information about what the bank does.
A Blind Man Fulfills Mission To Make Legos Accessible For Visually Impaired
Lego announced a new program for downloadable audio and Braille instruction sets for the visually-impaired. One blind Lego enthusiast brought his passion project for accessibility to fruition.
Trump And Fox News
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Carl Cameron, former Fox News chief political correspondent, about the president's recent tweets slamming the network.
Dairy Farmers Hurt By Trade War
Exports of U.S. dairy products to China have dropped more than 50% because of the trade war. The U.S. is losing out at a time when Chinese consumers are eating more cheese and drinking more milk.
Why Many U.S. Companies Have Kept Production In China And Have No Plans Of Moving
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Basic Fun CEO Jay Foreman about the effects China tariffs are having on his toy company.
Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback
NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
China Falls Out Of Fashion For Some U.S. Brands
As the trade war drags on, more manufacturers are looking to relocate from China to avoid Trump's tariffs. A firm that sells Isaac Mizrahi's clothing line has already shifted much of its production.
EPA Aims To Roll Back Limits On Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry
"This would be a huge step backward," said one environmental advocate. "It would cause greatly increased pollution." The Trump administration says it will help the oil and gas industry save money.