Vincent Acovino
Stories
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This Republican congressman wants to end gerrymandering for good
California voted to approve Prop 50, a measure to change election maps. Rep. Kevin Kiley, whose district will be impacted by the new map, has introduced legislation banning mid-decade gerrymandering.
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Phil Jackson reflects on past legends and future potential for NBA's 75th birthday
NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson and basketball writer Sam Smith take their decades-long friendship to the page in their book Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 players.
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Across the U.S., 'No Kings' rallies draw crowds protesting President Trump's leadership
Demonstrations are winding down this evening after a day of coordinated "No Kings" marches and rallies held in cities across the country.
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Jeff Tweedy on 'Twilight Override,' his new triple album
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy about his new triple solo album, Twilight Override, which examines the pandemic-related trauma he says we're all still dealing with.
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Is the Trump administration's attack on two Venezuelan ships legal? A lawyer weighs in
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with lawyer John Bellinger about the legality of the Trump administration's strike on Venezuelan boats.
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The dangers of a Powerball office pool
An individual person's odds of winning the lottery are slim, so an office pool can be a way to improve your odds. But how do you avoid the pitfalls of the office lottery pool?
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Dev Hynes' new Blood Orange album, 'Essex Honey,' explores grief and growing up
NPR's Juana Summers talks to multi-hyphenate musician Dev Hynes, who performs as Blood Orange, about Essex Honey, an album inspired by where he grew up and how he's navigated grief.
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Taylor Swift is engaged to Travis Kelce. That's a business opportunity in Kansas City
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Fortney, VP of sales for Charlie Hustle -- a company that sells Kansas City-themed apparel, about the merch opportunities from the Swift-Kelce engagement.
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For Nourished By Time, music is a labor of love — and a life of labor
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marcus Brown, the musician who records as Nourished By Time. His new album takes inspiration from the working class sounds of Baltimore house music.
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On the fence about motherhood? A new memoir explores why that may be the norm
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to journalist and author Ruthie Ackerman about her new book, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths that Shape Us.