Historian Anne Applebaum connects Hannah Arendt to the state of democracy today
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum about the state of democracy around the world.
Politics
New audio of Rep. McCarthy raise questions about his integrity
New audio recordings of Rep. Kevin McCarthy call into question his honesty and integrity, as well as his ambitions to become House speaker should Republicans win control of the chamber in November.
Republicans face a new reckoning over what GOP House leader McCarthy said about Trump
McCarthy faces a tricky conversation with his conference over what he said, which could come when the House returns from recess next week, but the ultimate judge is likely former President Trump.
How Kentucky Republicans blocked all abortions for more than a week
Even without a Supreme Court ruling, a new Kentucky law shut down abortions for several days before a federal court stepped in. Abortion rights groups fear it's just the beginning.
Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action
America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.
Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies as part of a legal challenge to her candidacy
Voters and a supporting legal group are seeking to knock the controversial Republican off the ballot for her role prior to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Macron is beating Le Pen in France's polls — but not by as much as 5 years ago
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
Black Californians discuss the possibility of reparations in their state
California's Reparations Task Force voted to exclude some Black residents from eligibility. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to some Black Californians on how they view the possibility of reparations.
What this Sunday's election means for the future of France
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director at Le Monde, about what France's election means for the future of the country.
Newly-released audio reveals that Kevin McCarthy supported ousting Trump after Jan. 6
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy was recorded in January saying he'd advise then-President Trump to resign after Jan. 6. It raises questions about his future and relationship with Trump.