Interviews

Politics & Government

Paul Ryan's Dilemma: The Republican Party And Its Presidential Candidate

8:40am July 16, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

House Speaker Paul Ryan needs to support his Republican Party, but he also needs to support its presumptive nominee Donald Trump without damaging his own attempts to make the party more inclusive.

NPR's Interview With House Speaker Paul Ryan On Poverty And Politics

1:22pm July 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews House Speaker Paul Ryan about his policies on poverty, his thoughts on Donald Trump — and his advice for the next Republican vice presidential candidate.

Anthony Merkerson and Charles Jones, on a visit with StoryCorps in New York City.

From Father To Father, A Few Words Of Wisdom On Raising Kids With Autism

12:08pm July 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

Anthony Merkerson's son was diagnosed with autism. Then, his younger daughter was, too. "It was a heavy load," he says, until he started getting advice from another father farther along the same path.

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How Will 'Cut And Paste' Technology Rewrite Our DNA?

10:00am July 15, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Biochemist Sam Sternberg describes how recent developments in gene editing technology may help end many diseases and even control our own evolution.

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How Do Nature And Nurture Combine To Make Us Who We Are?

10:00am July 15, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Psychologist Steven Pinker describes how far we've come in understanding how both nature and nurture make us ... us.

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Where Does Consciousness Come From?

10:00am July 15, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Philosopher John Searle argues that consciousness is what makes us human. He makes the case for studying consciousness and accepting it as a biological phenomenon.

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Dallas Police Chief David Brown (second from left) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Chief James Spiller (second from right) attend an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting.

The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 9: Black And Blue

12:43pm July 14, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Black police officers live on both sides of the debate over race and policing. In this week's episode, they weigh in on the limits of force diversity in bridging gaps between black people and cops.

Anna Gambucci, protesting at the site of the shooting of Philando Castile.

National

Here's What Some Twin Cities Residents Say About Philando Castile's Killing

9:00pm July 10, 2016

by Adrian Florido

People who live near the site of the shooting recall tension over race and policing long before officer Jeronimo Yanez killed Philando Castile.

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Robert F. Kennedy is remembered as a liberal icon, but biographer Larry Tye says his views changed over the course of his career.

Fresh Air Weekend: 'Bobby Kennedy'; Allen Toussaint's New Album; Rethinking Addiction

12:16pm July 09, 2016

Biographer Larry Tye discusses Robert Kennedy's political transformation. Kevin Whitehead reviews Toussaint's American Tunes. Author Maia Szalavitz says "tough" treatment doesn't help drug addicts.

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Carolyn Porco's design of the inscription that was etched onto the capsule of Gene's remains sent to the moon.

National

A Fitting Tribute For A Stargazing Love: A Trip To The Moon

5:05am July 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker made a life together gazing at the stars. So when Gene died, Carolyn could think of no better resting place for his ashes than one of his favorite places — the moon itself.