The South By Southwest Effect: How The Festival Affects Austin
Four Austin journalists discuss how the South by Southwest festival affects the city's music scene and access to affordable housing.
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Conservative Media Divided Between Trump And GOP Lawmakers
Conservative media have begun to split. Some support the White House and some support congressional Republicans. Scott Simon talks with Michael Graham, podcast editor for The Weekly Standard.
The Rise Of Secularism And The Alt-Right
More Americans are no longer affiliated with a religious institution. Peter Beinart of The Atlantic tells NPR's Scott Simon how that rise in secularism contributed to the rise of Donald Trump.
Is 'Fred Douglas' Park Named After Frederick Douglass?
After decades of confusion, officials in Nashville are finally clarifying whether a park named after "Fred Douglas" was meant to honor the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, or not.
The Legacy Of The Mississippi Delta Chinese
Chinese immigrants came to the Mississippi Delta as agricultural laborers. Many moved on to become grocers in African-American neighborhoods. Some stores remain, but many folks have moved on and away.
Google Glass Didn't Disappear. You Can Find It On The Factory Floor
When it was introduced a few years ago, Google Glass was labeled as the next big thing. But it flopped. Now, it's finding new uses with workers in manufacturing and other industries.
The Sorry State Of South Carolina's Roads
The country's roadways are crumbling and transportation officials say they need plenty of money to fix what's broken. But there's not a lot of enthusiasm for dedicating money or raising taxes.
Trump's Budget And The Mississippi Delta's Economy
Scott Simon talks to Chris Masingill of the Delta Regional Authority, an agency that promotes the economy of the Mississippi Delta's eight states. It would be eliminated under Trump's budget proposal.
Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro On Russian Election Meddling
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about his role on the House Intelligence Committee, which will hold a hearing Monday on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
How The U.S. And Russia Compare In Cybercapabilities
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Susan Hennessey of the blog Lawfare at the Brookings Institution about Russian cyberattacks and how U.S. officials have responded.