How Biden Is Preparing For His Inauguration
NPR's Scott Simon asks Tony Allen, head of the Biden-Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee, about preparations for next week's events.
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Republicans Wonder How, And If, They Can Pull The Party Back Together
President Trump leaves fault lines in the GOP after the Capitol insurrection and his second impeachment, on top of the party having lost the White House, House and Senate on his watch.
Week In Politics: Trump Is Impeached Again
We take a look at President Trump's second impeachment, how congress might handle Biden administration business and look ahead to next week's presidential inauguration.
How Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Is Preparing For Threats In The State
State capitals around the country are dealing with security threats, and NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear about how his state is preparing for protests and unrest.
How Social Media Can Approach Free Speech During A Polarizing Time
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Daphne Keller, Platform Regulation Director at Stanford University's Cyber Policy Center, about how social media companies should handle free speech.
How D.C. Locals Are Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol
Scott Simon talks to Kojo Nnamdi, host of WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show, about how last week's insurrection and dangers surrounding inauguration day are impacting the D.C. community.
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund Defends Agency's Role In Jan. 6 Attack
Sund says U.S. Capitol Police expected some additional violence the day of the insurrection but says nothing could have prepared them for what actually happened.
Outgoing CDC Director Warns Of Pandemic's Peak: 'We're About To Be In The Worst Of It'
A year into the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Robert Redfield stands by his federal health agency's response to the pandemic despite an early "learning curve" and contradictory messaging from President Trump.
'We're In A War With This Virus': Biden Lays Out COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
President-Elect Joe Biden shares details of how his administration hopes to tackle the country's public health crisis. It's an aggressive plan that he needs Congress to fund.
New Chief's Ties Shock Radio Free Asia, While Pompeo Visit to VOA Stirs Outcry
The demotion of a Voice of America White House reporter led to an outcry. And the new head of sister network Radio Free Asia had registered as a lobbyist for Taiwan just days before taking over.