Interviews

National

Local Leaders React To Chicago Officer Shooting

8:00am November 28, 2015

Demonstrators marched in Chicago wanting justice for a black teen killed by a white police officer. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Carol Marin about how leaders are handling the situation.

National

What Information Do Intelligence Agencies Need To Keep U.S. Safe?

8:00am November 28, 2015

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University about what information intelligence agencies need to keep the U.S. safe.

What Will News Of Frank Gifford's CTE Mean For Football?

8:00am November 28, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon and Bloomberg View's Kavitha Davidson discuss the late Frank Gifford, concussions and the debate over locker room interviews.

How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?

8:00am November 28, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.

Carol Miller, 68, and Marge Klindera, 79, are here to help — and have been for many years now. "People say, 'You mean you've given up Thanksgiving for all these years?' " Miller remarks. "And I never feel like I've ever given anything up."

National

Hotline Wing: Answering The Call Of Distressed Thanksgivers Everywhere

5:05am November 27, 2015

by NPR Staff

Marge Klindera and Carol Miller have worked at a Thanksgiving call center for decades. That means answering thousands of panicked questions from questionable cooks — and people just seeking kindness.

National

Can We Construct A Counter-Narrative To ISIS's End Goal?

10:14pm November 22, 2015

What exactly is the ISIS endgame? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Scott Atran, co-author of the New York Review of Books post "Paris: The War ISIS Wants."

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National

After 15-Month Stay In Church, Immigrant Allowed To Remain In U.S.

2:11pm November 22, 2015

by NPR Staff

Rosa Robles Loreto migrated from Mexico to Tucson 16 years ago, and overstayed her visa. When she was due to be deported, she claimed refuge in a church. She emerged from her sanctuary this week.

World News

Latest Attack On Mali Is 'Different' This Time

7:37am November 22, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Malian student Assoumane Maiga about the situation in his country after the deadly hotel attack last Friday. Maiga's wife and family live in Bamako.

Sports

The Week In Sports: Manning Down, Russia's Scandal

7:37am November 22, 2015

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has been sidelined after a foot injury. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about Manning's possible retirement.

Science

How We React To Threats Post World Tragedy – And Why

7:37am November 22, 2015

After the Paris attacks, some schools were quick to cancel trips to major cities. Rachel Martin spoke with NPR's Shankar Vedantam about the psychology of group fear.