Podcast Episodes

What Natasha Romanenko Experienced When Russian Troops Occupied Her Town

Episode 1275

In Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv, Natasha Romanenko lived in her root cellar for a month to avoid Russian soldiers. In the final days of the occupation, Natasha says she ventured out to milk her cow …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

A Look At The Most Interesting Races In The GOP's Fight To Retake The Senate

Episode 1274

There are 35 Senate elections happening this November and although Republicans are defending 21 incumbents to Democrats' 14, they still appear poised to take control as Biden's sagging approval ratin…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

On COVID, Democrats Struggle With The Tension Between Public Health And Politics

The White House continues to insist the country has the tools to return to life-as-usual, even as COVID spreads through establishment Washington. Low booster uptake among seniors and the lack of vacc…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

How Extremist Republicans Have Reframed Politics In Idaho

Far-right activists and a militia figure are a major force in the state's Republican politics, where even orthodox conservatives like Gov. Brad Little are described by opponents as "too liberal." Lie…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

How Congress Is Investigating January 6th — And Preparing For Any Future Attacks

Episode 1271

Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to the former president, voluntarily testified before House investigators for more than eight hours this week about the insurrectionist riot in the Capitol.

And Con…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed To The Supreme Court

The vote was 53 to 47, with three Republicans joining the Democratic caucus in support of Jackson's nomination. When sworn in this summer, she will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

This …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Derailed By Immigration Fight, COVID Funding May Have To Wait Weeks

As the Senate prepares to leave town for a two-week break, a bipartisan deal for $10 billion in new COVID money is on hold thanks to a fight over immigration. The BIden administration announced plans…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The Economy Is Weird Right Now

Unemployment in the United States is near record lows, wages are growing quickly, and spending in the service sector is increasing as the pandemic lulls.

But there's also some worrying news: more job …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Mass Graves Found In Kyiv Suburbs Following Russian Withdrawal

President Joe Biden again referred to Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a war criminal after mass graves were discovered in territory recaptured by Ukrainian forces. And in conversations with NPR, man…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

How TV Ad Lies And Private Money Shape U.S. Elections

The Federal Communications Commission has few regulations over what candidates can say in their advertisements, though private broadcasters and internet platforms can impose more stringent rules. The…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago