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Chris Van Hollen To Lead Senate Democrats' Campaign Committee

9:29am November 20, 2016

Rep. Chris Van Hollen was recently elected to the Senate, and was picked to lead the Senate Democrats' campaign efforts in 2018. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the Senator-elect about working with this new administration.

Book Recommendations For The Post-Election Escapists

9:29am November 20, 2016

After a divisive election season, maybe it's time to curl up and escape with a good book. Weekend Edition editor Barrie Hardymon has some suggestions.

Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo and Ariana DeBose with Lin-Manuel Miranda with the cast during their final performance curtain call of "Hamilton" in July.

'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'

11:27am November 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.

A Trump Reversal On Obama's Arctic Oil Drilling Ban Won't Be Easy

11:01am November 19, 2016

by Rachel Waldholz

The Obama Administration has removed the Arctic Ocean from any new off shore oil and gas leasing for the next 5 years. Environmentalists wanted the move due to concerns over climate change.

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French Conservatives Fear Populist Wave That Carried Trump Will Foreshadow Primary

8:25am November 19, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

French conservatives choose their candidate for President on Sunday. The winner will likely face off against Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front in the presidential election next year.

Trump Taps Anti-Immigration Hardliner Sen. Jeff Sessions For Attorney General

8:25am November 19, 2016

Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on President elect Donald Trump's new pick on attorney general and their role.

Glenn Beck: We're Being 'Conned' By Both Polarizing Parties

8:25am November 19, 2016

The conservative radio host and commentator was a vocal critic of Trump during the presidential election. Beck talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his evolving political views and finding common ground

New Balance On Damage Control After Trump Statement 'Taken Out Of Context'

8:25am November 19, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

The running shoe company was never a big fan of the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade deal pursued by the Obama administration. But after Trump won the election, New Balance found itself in a pickle.

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown Sees Common Ground With Trump On Trade

8:14am November 19, 2016

The Democratic senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown, tells NPR's Scott Simon he's willing to work with Donald Trump's administration on a number of issues.

Trump Agrees To Settle Trump University Lawsuits For $25 Million

8:13am November 19, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has settled three outstanding lawsuits related to his now-defunct Trump University. The New York Attorney General announced the $25 million settlement Friday.