Interviews

GOP Bemoans Trump's Baffling New High

7:51am December 13, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Republican Richard Viguerie of the Conservative Headquarters and David Frum, former George W. Bush speechwriter about what is happening with the Republicans.

Trump's Words Spark Republican Backlash

7:51am December 13, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson about what's happened this week in politics and looks at the week ahead.

Arts

'The 100' And Other Shows That Are Worth A Second Glance

7:51am December 13, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Variety TV critic Maureen Ryan about one of her favorite under the radar TV shows of the past year, the CW's "The 100."

More Wealth In Fewer Cities: Why Inequality Divides America

9:03pm December 12, 2015

Demographer Phillip Longman says that regional inequality divides America. He tells NPR's Scott Simon which cities are doing well, which ones are falling behind, and how the U.S. got to this point.

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Jeffrey Tambor plays Maura, a transgender woman, on the Amazon series Transparent.

Arts

Fresh Air Weekend: Tambor Gets 'Transparent'; A 'Murray Christmas'; Author Rick Moody

11:34am December 12, 2015

Tambor talks about playing a 70-something transgender woman on Transparent. David Bianculli reviews Netflix's A Very Murray Christmas. Rick Moody discusses his novel, Hotels Of North America

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World News

Are Efforts To Overthrow Assad Counter Productive?

7:47am December 12, 2015

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says that in order to defeat ISIS, the U.S. must stop trying to remove Syrian president Bashar al Assad from power. She tells NPR's Scott Simon why.

Sports

NBA's Warriors Maintain Their Golden Streak

7:47am December 12, 2015

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics Friday night to maintain their perfect record. NPR's Scott Simon and Tom Goldman talk about the team's winning streak.

Politics & Government

Women In Saudi Arabia Can Finally Vote, So Why Is Turnout So Low?

7:47am December 12, 2015

For the first time, women can vote and run for office in Saudi Arabia. Some see it as an important symbol of change. Others aren't even aware of the elections.

Politics & Government

Breaking Down Donald Trump's Rise; Hilary Clinton's Edge

7:47am December 12, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR Political Editor Domenico Montanaro about the busy week on the campaign trail.

Arts

What You Might Be Missing On TV

7:47am December 12, 2015

As part of Weekend Edition's series on under-the-radar TV shows, NPR's Scott Simon talks to Hitfix TV critic Alan Sepinwall about one of his favorite shows this year: "Review" from Comedy Central.