Analysis

Politics & Government

Expert Doubts Trump's Pledge Of A More Consistent Foreign Policy

8:56am April 28, 2016

GOP front-runner Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. Richard Fontaine, a former adviser to Senator John McCain, talks to Steve Inskeep about Trump's speech.

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Toyota cars for sale are parked at a dealership in Danvers, Mass. Federal Reserve policymakers left rates unchanged Wednesday, which should keep down the costs of car loans and other borrowing.

Want To Remodel? Buy A Car? You Still Have Time To Get A Cheap Loan

5:24pm April 27, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Fed policymakers are seeing more risks that could derail the U.S. economy. For example, China's growth is slow and our energy sector is weak. So the Fed chose Wednesday to keep interest rates low.

Sports

Even Though It's April, Sports Headlines Scream Football

6:05am April 27, 2016

by Christine Brennan

With the NFL draft and 2 quarterbacks in court, football proves it can make news year round, and not always for the right reasons. Our commentator says football, not baseball, is our national pastime.

Politics & Government

This Week In Politics: 5 States Hold Primaries On Tuesday

5:00am April 25, 2016

There are primaries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and Robert Costa of The Washington Post.

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

5:13pm April 23, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

Politics & Government

Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In On New York's Democratic Primary

3:53pm April 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton stopped Bernie Sanders' winning streak by capturing New York's Democratic primary. For insight into the results, David Greene talks to civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton.

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After Freddie Gray's death, Baltimore erupted in protests, political action, and artistic expression.

Reflecting On The Death Of Freddie Gray, One Year Later

7:45am April 20, 2016

by Leah Donnella

A year ago, 25-year-old Freddie Gray died of injuries he sustained while in police custody. His family, neighborhood and the whole of Baltimore are still grappling with his loss.

A Chinese worker checks part of a car at the production line of France's Renault and China's Dongfeng Group factory in February.

China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

4:59pm April 18, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Donald Trump during a campaign stop in La Crosse, Wis.

Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why

12:49pm April 18, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.

Politics & Government

Politics In The News: Female Voters And The 2016 Election

5:03am April 18, 2016

David Greene talks to columnist and NPR commentator Cokie Roberts and demographer Bill Frey of the Brookings Institution, about how female voters may shift the presidential election.