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.
History
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.
LGBTQ Activist Cleve Jones: 'I'm Well Aware How Fragile Life Is'
Jones lost countless friends to the AIDS epidemic. He became an activist after Harvey Milk's assassination: "Meeting Harvey, seeing his death, it fixed my course." Originally broadcast Nov. 29, 2016.
What We've Learned Treating People With HIV Can Make Care Better For Us All
AIDS has been transformed from a death sentence into a manageable chronic disease. The holistic approach to care that helped make that possible could transform health care for us all.
For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out
Journalists Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister say Hill's harsh treatment during Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings served as a warning to other women.