Trump challenges Harris' extended honeymoon
Enthusiasm for Democrats is evident this week at the DNC in Chicago but Trump and other Republicans say they’re not going to cede the city or general election voters to Democrats.
Families of American-Israeli hostages are at the DNC seeking action
Families of American-Israeli hostages are in Chicago this week, applying pressure on Democratic leaders to bring their hostages home.
How the UC system has updated its protest policies
Ahead of the new school year, the University of California system, one of the largest in the nation, has updated its policies around campus protests and encampments.
Uncommitted voters share their thoughts at the DNC
Uncommitted voters are angry that they have so far been denied a speaking slot at the DNC. It has been a discordant note in an otherwise celebratory event.
How blue candidates win in red districts
The Harris/Walz ticket will need to make inroads typically Republican states, counties, and districts. So, how can Democrats flip these red areas? NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with strategists and rural delegates at the DNC about how Democrats can win these voters in 2024.
How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.
Stacey Abrams on the state of the DNC
Stacey Abrams is an expert on voting rights and Georgia, both of which could be crucial for the Democrat's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the road to election night.
Disney reverses wrongful death decision
The Walt Disney Company has reversed its decision to toss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ agreement.
Opioid settlement money and a call to action
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aneri Pattani of KFF Health News about guidelines for spending opioid settlement money issued by nearly 200 harm reduction and recovery organizations.
Democrats and their changing views on gun control
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic party over the last decade.