Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
Fall is right around the corner -- a great time to think about movies to watch
A rundown of the fall movies that we should be looking forward to the most, and the standouts from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Breaking down former President Donald Trump’s rambling linguistic style
Linguist John McWhorter speaks with Steve Inskeep about Donald Trump's "weaving" style of speech.
Morning news brief
Russia's war on Ukraine will top Biden-Starmer meeting agenda. With the debate behind them, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hit the campaign trail. Gas stoves may get a health warning in California.
Springfield city offices are reopening a day after bomb threat caused evacuations
The FBI is investigating a bomb threat that had officials in Springfiel evacuate city hall. The Ohio city has been dealing with hostile and false rumors about Haitians who live there.
Examining what we’re learning about Kamala Harris’ economic policies
How would a potential Kamala Harris administration approach fiscal issues like taxes and tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former Biden administration economist Kim Clausing.
Scientists celebrate the lighter side of their profession at Ig Nobel awards
Awards were handed out Thursday night for scientific research that might be a bit off the beaten track. The goal is to make people laugh -- and think.
What happens when marginalized groups lose access to the most selective universities?
Harvard announced Black student enrollment dropped. NPR's Michel Martin talks to assistant professor Zachary Bleemer at Princeton, about the absence of affirmative action in elite school admissions.
How climate change is contributing to food scarcity around the world
What effect does climate change have on food scarcity in the U.S. and abroad? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tim Searchinger, a researcher on energy and the environment.
Young collaborators on 'Cowboy Carter' say Beyoncé's album is about more than awards
Beyoncé became the first Black female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But she was notably absent from this year’s Country Music Association Awards nominations.
Four private astronauts conduct the first commercial spacewalk
NPR's Geoff Brumfiel fills us in on the first private spacewalk, which took place this morning.
