Prosecution rests in the trial of 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd's death Transcript NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown Law Professor Paul Butler about the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers, charged with depriving G...
It's Random Acts of Kindness Week Transcript For more than 20 years, the nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness has been spreading just that: kindness. The president of the group talks about why kindness is important. LEILA FADEL, HOST: For more than 20 y...
Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years Transcript Shrunk reservoirs. Depleted aquifers. Low rivers. Raging wildfires. It's no secret that the Western U.S. is in a severe drought. New research published Monday shows just how extre...
The City of Angels is honoring the Super Bowl champion Rams Transcript The city will change the iconic Hollywood sign on Mount Lee. The temporary reconstruction started Monday, and when the makeover is complete, the sign will read: Rams House. LEILA...
The history of Black cowboys and cowgirls are kept alive in riding clubs and rodeos Transcript Black saddle clubs are found across the country, from rodeos to street protests, including protests for George Floyd. Black cowboys and cowgirls have a ric...
After talks with Ukraine's president, Germany's chancellor meets with Putin Transcript German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday to try to persuade the Russian leader to pull back troops masse...
White House is doing its best to navigate Russia-Ukraine crisis, Sen. Sanders says Transcript Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells NPR's Rachel Martin that a potential war in Ukraine could have unforeseen consequences for Russia, for Ukraine and for the...
Valieva takes No. 1 slot in a figure skating event that's clouded by doping saga Transcript BEIJING The 30 skaters taking the ice for the women's Olympic figure skating short program Tuesday were competing under a cloud, because of one person's prese...
A machine turns Black people white in the musical 'Black No More' Transcript A new musical inspired by a satirical Afro-futurist novel called Black No More, opens off-Broadway Tuesday, presented by the New Group. Set during the Depression, both the b...
Seattle Mazda drivers can't change the radio dial. It's stuck on KUOW Transcript Owners of Mazdas in Seattle have found their radios stuck on public radio staion KUOW. No one seems to know exactly why. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: We know folks in Seattle lo...
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to keep competing at Beijing Olympics Transcript BEIJING In a decision that sent shockwaves through the Olympic sports movement, 15-year-old figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva will be allowed to skate Tu...
Texas takes its fight over Biden's border policies to judges appointed by Trump Transcript Texas is leading the legal challenge against the Biden administration's immigration policies and winning. But critics accuse the state of judge shopping for ap...
AirAsia flight is diverted after passengers spot a snake on their plane Transcript You can't help but think of the 2006 film Snakes on a Plane starring Samuel L. Jackson when you learn about this story. A flight in Malaysia was grounded recently when...
Super Bowl's commercials are overshadowed by the big game and halftime show Transcript The Los Angels Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Sunday's Super Bowl. The game and halftime show eclipsed a collection of uninspired commercials. LEILA FAD...
Funny person Georgia Pritchett writes about her life and her anxiety Transcript NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to humorist Georgia Pritchett about her memoir: My Mess Is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Georgia Pritchett is a...
