We Answer The Question: What Is Medicare For All?
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, who's a candidate for the 2020 presidential election, has endorsed "Medicare for all." But the details of what that means are rather elusive.
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The Long View From Journalist Al Hunt On The Turbulent News Media
Steve Inskeep talks to veteran reporter and commentator Al Hunt, who recently left full-time journalism after more than five decades, about how Washington, the nation and the media have changed.
After Failed Talks, Trade Negotiations Resume With China
U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin two days of talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The goal is to settle a six-month trade war.
Looking Back: Memorable Speeches Delivered From House Chamber
Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of great speeches delivered in the hall of the House of Representatives.
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
Democrats Pick Georgia's Stacey Abrams To Give Response To Trump's State Of The Union
Abrams tried last year become the nation's first African-American woman to win a governor's race but fell short. She was an outspoken voice during the race against voter suppression tactics.
Former U.S. Attorney Weighs In On Where The Mueller Investigation Stands
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, a law professor at The University of Michigan, about the trajectory of the Mueller investigation.
Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo Discusses Border Security Negotiations
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., a member of the bipartisan conference committee in charge of negotiating a deal on border security in less than three weeks.
Roger Stone Pleads Not Guilty In D.C. Federal Court Following Florida Arrest
The longtime GOP consultant and self-described "dirty trickster" was indicted on charges of obstruction, making false statements to Congress and witness tampering. He says he has done nothing wrong.
Chris Christie: There Is No One With More Influence Over Trump Than Jared Kushner
The former New Jersey governor also tells NPR that he has "great faith and confidence" in special counsel Robert Mueller and that Trump's team has made "a lot of really bad personnel choices."