Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months
This week, the rapper Future hit #1 on Billboard's albums chart for a third time in the last six months. Meanwhile, on the songs, chart, stasis is becoming the coin of the realm.
News Brief: Russia Director Out At NSC, Twitter Bans Political Ads, PG&E
A key witness in the impeachment inquiry is set to leave his top post on the National Security Council. Also, Twitter bans political ads and the latest on PG&E and wildfires in California.
The NBA And Hong Kong Protests
As protests continue to unfold in Hong Kong, the NBA and star LeBron James continue to be drawn into the controversy. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to The Ringer's Jordan Ritter Conn.
Italian Cheesemakers Upset By U.S. Tariffs
The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on number of European products including Italian cheese, which has cheesemakers there furious.
Baghdad Protests Continue
Protests continue in Baghdad demanding the ouster of the current government.
A History Of Zombies In America
We look at the history of zombies and the American obsession with them.
WeWork And The Future Of Coworking
WeWork's name had become synonymous with coworking and it had plans to go public. Until investors had the opportunity to look at the company's books.
Man Advertises Crime On Shirt While Committing Crime
A man wearing a shirt reading, "It's not a crime unless you get caught," was recorded stealing from a vending machine at a laundromat in Missouri. He hasn't been caught yet.
NCAA Athletes And Money
The NCAA's board of governors voted to permit student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness. Steve Inkseep talks to Kavitha Davidson of The Athletic.
Republican Rep. Scott Perry On Ukraine Testimony
Republican Rep. Scott Perry, a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee, heard testimony from Alexander Vindman. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks his opinion of the impeachment inquiry.