With One Year Till The Election, Who Will Be The Swing Voters In 2016?
One year from the 2016 general election, Drake University political science professor Rachel Paine Caufield talks about the political landscape.
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What To Expect When Donald Trump Hosts 'Saturday Night Live'
Donald Trump will host Saturday Night Live tonight, despite protests from Hispanic groups who are angry about his criticisms of immigrants.
One Year Before 2016 Election, Voters Share Messages For Candidates
Americans choose the next president one year from today. People from around the country have plenty to say about what the candidates should be discussing — and what they don't want to hear.
Environmentalists Celebrate Keystone XL Decision
Environmental groups and activists are celebrating President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline plan, but some people say that the Keystone decision is a symbolic one.
Democratic Front-Runners Wade Into Gender Politics
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Slate's Michelle Goldberg about how gender politics plays into the campaigns of Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
One Year Until Election Day 2016, Where The Candidates Stand
It's one year until people will vote in the 2016 presidential election. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson about where candidates stand right now.
Trump Takes SNL: Show Highlights
Donald Trump appeared on Saturday Night Live last night. NPR's Rachel Martin shares a few highlights from the show.
Clinton Calls For Loosening Federal Restrictions On Marijuana
At a town hall event in Orangeburg, S.C., the Democrat backs reclassifying the drug so federal research can be done into its medicinal purposes — a position already held by her White House rivals.
Meet The Man Behind The Ben Carson Rap
The Carson campaign recently dropped a rap ad aimed at young black voters. Aspiring Mogul, the rapper behind the track, explains his inspiration — and his reaction to harsh responses on social media.
What The Keystone XL Pipeline Decision Actually Means
President Obama has rejected the application to complete the Keystone XL pipeline. Bruce Huber, professor of energy law at the University of Notre Dame, talks about the Keystone pipeline decision.