Media

Gay Journalist Leaves The Left Behind And Embraces A 'Brand New Conservative'

9:09am February 16, 2017

by NPR Staff

Journalist Chadwick Moore says he's coming out. He's not coming out as gay — he did that a long time ago. Instead, Moore says he's abandoned the political left and has found a home on the right.

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National

'Playboy' Snaps Out Of Its Never-Nude Phase

11:20am February 14, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"Naked is normal," the magazine announces on the cover of its new issue, one year after removing full-frontal nudity from its pages.

A woman holds up her cellphone before a rally with then presidential candidate Donald Trump in Bedford, N.H., in September.

Is Donald Trump Helping Or Hurting Twitter?

10:29am February 14, 2017

by Sam Sanders

The tweeter-in-chief has brought a new level of notoriety to the social media company, but it hasn't helped Twitter's bottom line. Analysts say Trump-related harassment continues to hurt the platform.

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'Wall Street Journal' Editor Defends Trump Coverage At Staff Meeting

4:36pm February 13, 2017

by David Folkenflik

The Wall Street Journal's top news executive, Gerard Baker, called an all-staff meeting on Monday to address newsroom concerns. Chief among them: whether the newspaper has been slow to scrutinize Trump adequately. Baker is said to be an admirer of Trump, and the paper's controlling owner, Rupert Murdoch, has become increasingly close to him.

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National

Despite Getting Attention Via Trump, Twitter Falling Short For Investors

7:45am February 12, 2017

by Sam Sanders

President Trump tweets daily and often makes news when he does. Despite getting more attention, Twitter itself is having a rough time, as a new earnings report shows flat growth and some big losses.

National

Crime Reporter Recounts The Emotional Toll Of The Beat

7:37am February 11, 2017

Stomaching murder and violence is part of the job for crime reporters. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the Chicago Tribune's William Lee about the emotional burden of his crime beat.

Broadcasting Board of Governors' Chief On The Future Of VOA

3:35pm February 10, 2017

John Lansing is the CEO of the agency in charge of the government-funded Voice of America news service. He talks with Steve Inskeep about the agency's operations under the new administration.

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John Oliver speaks at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" in New York in 2015.

John Oliver On Facts, Donald Trump And The Supreme Court For Dogs

9:08am February 10, 2017

by David Folkenflik

In an NPR interview, the comedian talks about why facts matter more to him as a comedian than the president he's about to lampoon. Oliver's Last Week Tonight returns for a new season on HBO Sunday.

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Michael McKean, left, Christopher Guest, right, and Harry Shearer at the re-release premiere of This Is Spinal Tap, Sept. 5, 2000.

Music & Culture

Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest And Michael McKean Join 'Spinal Tap' Lawsuit

12:41pm February 08, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The three comedy legends join Harry Shearer's lawsuit, first filed last fall, against the film's owner.

Update On The Journalist Kicked Off Facebook

11:33am February 08, 2017

by Aarti Shahani

A Zimbabwean investigative reporter was kicked off Facebook while investigating a case of child abuse. Now she's reinstated and still pained by the experience, but happy to be connected again.

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