Ask Cokie: Questions On U.S. Recognizing Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts takes listener questions on the history of U.S. policy regarding the status of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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A Refresher On Anita Hill And Clarence Thomas
In the wake of today's #MeToo moment, the confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas and the testimony of Anita Hill have new resonance.
The 'Racial Cleansing' That Drove 1,100 Black Residents Out Of Forsyth County, Ga.
In 1912, white mobs set fire to black churches and black-owned businesses. Author Patrick Phillips revisits the incident in his book, Blood at the Root. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2016.
How Reagan's Tax Cuts Fared
For some perspective on the current tax bill speeding through Congress, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the last major tax cuts, in the 1980s.
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Tells A Difficult Story
Mississippi, a battleground in the struggle for civil rights, has been slow to embrace its racist past. A new state-funded museum tells the story.
#Ask Cokie: Government Shutdowns
Steve Inskeep talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of government shutdowns.
7,500 Strangers Just Bought A Crumbling French Chateau Together
Each paid at least 50 euros to "adopt" the castle and help restore it. The campaign is part of an effort to crowdfund the protection of the country's cultural heritage sites.
What's The Difference Between A Curry House And An Indian Restaurant?
Curry may be Britain's unofficial national dish, but it's really more of a cuisine — and an entirely British invention. It's a testament to the innovation of Indian immigrants in the UK.
An Ancient Sphinx That Turned Out To Be Not So Ancient
People working in sand dunes in northern California found a Sphinx. But it was made of plaster, and instead of thousands of years old, it was only 90.
Chris Matthews On The 'Raging Spirit' Of Bobby Kennedy
NPR's Scott Simon talks with veteran political commentator and MSNBC host Chris Matthews about his new book, Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit.