A police officer is telling his version of events during the attack on the Capitol Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Tarik T.K. Johnson about the chaos of the Jan. 6 riots, and why he put on a MAGA hat that day. L...
Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression Transcript The need for mental health care far exceeds the supply of therapists. Could AI technology help bridge the gap ethically and safely? STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:...
Vietnam is grappling with the political fallout of a corruption scandal Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bill Hayton of the U.K.-based policy institute Chatham House, about the political shakeup after Vietnam's president resigned amid a corrup...
Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender Transcript Rain in California and deep snow in the Rocky Mountains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken states in the West. But water managers say the long-t...
Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender Transcript Rain in California and deep snow in the Rocky Mountains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken states in the West. But water managers say the long-t...
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2023 Transcript Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan and the quiet storm Sade Adu will be among those honored. The ceremony is in June. (SOUNDBITE OF SNOOP DOGG SONG, DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT) STEVE INS...
There is 1 parking space for every 11 semi trucks on the road. Why that's a problem Transcript Semitruck drivers spend hours searching for parking spots, which cuts their earnings and slows down the supply chain. Truckers are counting on a bipartisan...
'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling...
Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill Transcript The U.S. hit the debt limit currently $31.4 trillion on Thursday, intensifying a high-stakes political battle already underway in Washington. Some House Republicans want to...
Would a trillion dollar coin buy time to resolve the debt ceiling debate? Transcript There's growing concern that Congress might not be able to reach a deal to lift the debt ceiling. But there's a creative, yet unlikely work-around: the trillion doll...
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office next month Transcript Jacinda Ardern's announcement rocked the country's political landscape. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to professor Farida Jalalzai of Virginia Tech about the prime mini...
Abortion was once common practice in America. A small group of doctors changed that Transcript The 50th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision is Jan. 22. NPR's podcast Throughline examines the debate about abortion, which wasn't always controversia...
Mishandling of classified documents happens more than you might think Transcript The U.S. government creates millions of classified records each year. How does it keep track of them all? A MART?NEZ, HOST: The U.S. government generates millions of cla...
Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital Transcript LIMA, Peru Peru's capital is bracing for large demonstrations against the government over coming days. Thousands of rural residents have been streaming into Lima to demand justice for t...
Fans at the Australian Open watched an amazing 70 shot rally Transcript Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov faced off with Australian native Jason Kubler in a second-round match. During the 70 shot rally, heads swiveled from left to right and back...
