How TV Foreshadowed The #MeToo Movement
In All Things Considered's final installment of "Highly Specific Superlatives," NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans talks about the scene in a TV show that best foreshadowed the #MeToo movement.
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Pennsylvania Grand Jury Hopes Investigation Will Change Fraternity Culture Across The U.S.
A Pennsylvania grand jury has issued a scathing report about Pennsylvania State University's failed oversight of campus Greek organizations. The report follows the hazing death of a 19-year-old pledge in February.
Nearly A Year In Office, Trump's Presidency Remains Defined By Russia
Almost a year in and Donald Trump's presidency is still — in large part — being defined by Russia. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to The Washington Post's Greg Jaffe about his joint byline in Friday's paper for "Doubting the Intelligence, Trump purses Putin and leaves a Russian threat unchecked."
DHS Wants To Build A Computer System To Help Determine Who Gets To Visit The U.S.
Can a computer tell if you're going to be a productive member of society? Can it tell if you're a terrorist? The Department of Homeland Security is trying to answer these questions. The agency hopes to build a computer system to help determine who gets to visit or immigrate to the U.S., but that idea has some techies worried.
Why One Rock Band Is Trying To Teach Students Financial Literacy
The band Gooding travels to schools teaching young people how to manage their finances. The band members are trying to prepare the students for a future where cash is much less common.
Video Shows Trump Judicial Nominee Unable To Answer Basic Questions Of Law
Federal court nominee Matthew Petersen was stumped on basic legal questions during confirmation hearing.
On His Way to Speak At FBI, Trump Slams The Bureau And Opens Door To Pardoning Flynn
Before speaking at the FBI National Academy on Friday, Trump said it's "a shame what's happened" at the agency. He also called the Russia probe a "Democrat hoax" and claimed there was "no collusion."
Stop Hating On Ed Sheeran's Fundraising Ad, Say Critics
A Comic Relief spot starring the pop singer, raising funds for children in Liberia, was voted the worst charity ad of 2017. Some are saying the criticisms aren't warranted.
Former 'Post' Executive Editor Ben Bradlee On Publishing The Pentagon Papers
Bradlee served as executive editor of The Washington Post from 1968 to 1991. In 1995, he told Fresh Air about his decision to publish the top secret documents related to U.S. policy making in Vietnam.
How Katharine Graham Defied A Federal Judge To Publish The Pentagon Papers
Graham, who died in 2001, held the title of publisher at The Washington Post from 1969 until 1979. She spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about her 1971 decision to publish the top-secret documents.