Trump Travels To Gulf Coast
President Trump is traveling to Texas and Louisiana, the states hardest hit by Harvey. His trip comes as a decision looms on the Obama-era program that shields some immigrants from deportation.
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Why Kaepernick Is Unsigned: Performance Or Politics?
Should football player Colin Kaepernick have a place in the NFL? Scott Simon talks with author Colin Fleming, who argues that Kaepernick's skills may put him at a disadvantage.
The Sorry State Of The Country's Subway Systems
Subway systems in the U.S. have faced repeated breakdowns in recent months. Scott Simon speaks with UCLA Professor of Urban Planning Mike Manville about the state of America's subways.
'The Big Tree' Still Stands In Texas
The Big Tree is a 1,000-year-old oak tree at Goose Island State Park near Rockport, Texas. It survived the recent hurricane, and many before it.
Russian-American Lobbyist Testifies Before Grand Jury
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Chad Day of The Associated Press about a Russian-American lobbyist's grand jury testimony and what it might tell us about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
What Were The Russians Burning In San Francisco?
Black smoke billowed out of the Russian consulate in San Francisco as it prepared to close. Russian officials said they were using the fireplace.
Talkin' Birds: Urban Birding
You can see terns on Governors Island in New York City. Ray Brown, host of Talkin' Birds, espouses the joys of urban birding with NPR's Scott Simon.
The Chemical Dangers In Houston's Manchester Neighborhood
The Manchester neighborhood in Houston is ringed by chemical plants. We went out with a team to test water and soil for toxins and other possible dangers.
High School Football Games Canceled Across Houston
More than 100 high school football games in Texas have been canceled following Harvey. Scott Simon talks with Angel Verdejo, who covered football for the Houston Chronicle and now works in education.
A Houston Drag Queen Talks Fundraising
Regina Thorne-DuBois is a Houston drag queen who held a series of Facebook Live fundraisers for local community health organizations in the wake of Harvey. She joins NPR's Scott Simon.