Encore: Lessons In Bipartisanship
The last time lawmakers worked across the aisle in a big way was when the Senate overhauled the federal tax code in 1986.
History
Even After 100 Years, People Are Still Reaching For The Moon(Pie)
Though the marshmallow-chocolate-graham cracker treat began a century ago as a coal-miner's snack, it is still made by the same Chattanooga bakery and has since become a cultural icon of the South.
For Many Native Americans, Fall Is The Least Wonderful Time Of The Year
"Fall is the annual middle finger this country gives Native Americans," says one member of the Oglala Lakota nation.
How A Missouri Town Keeps Winston Churchill's Legacy Alive
A movie about Winston Churchill opens this week. A Missouri town is keeping Churchill's memory alive with the use of a church originally built in central London in the 12th century.
What POW/MIA Means To A New Generation Of Veterans
The POW/MIA movement that began during the Vietnam War changed the way the U.S. sees its responsibility for missing service members. A new generation of veterans sees the flag differently than before.
Remembering The 'Monstrous' Legacy Of Ratko Mladic
Mladic's conviction "serves as a reminder of the evil one man can do with an army at his command," writes NPR's Tom Gjelten, who covered the war in Bosnia in the 1990s.
Cokie Roberts On Expelling Members Of Congress
Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of expelling members of Congress.
An American Secret: The Untold Story Of Native American Enslavement
From the time of Columbus until the 1900s, as many as five million Native Americans were enslaved. This week, we explore that history, and the psychological reasons it stayed hidden in plain sight.
Manson Dies At 83. Lead Cult Members Who Committed 1969 Murders
Charles Manson, mastermind of the murders of 7 people, including actress Sharon Tate, has died. The trial of the so-called Manson Family is still one of the most sensational the nation has ever seen.
Week Ahead: Trump Again Shows He's Willing To Use His Pardon Power
The president pardoned Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, has teased that he could pardon others and this week, the week of Thanksgiving, he will again.