GOP's Kavanaugh Victory Is A Midterm Motivator, Lotter Says David Greene talks to ex-White House adviser Marc Lotter about the future of the Supreme Court and GOP strategy after the controversial appointment of Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in.
News Brief: Supreme Court, Pompeo Trip, Missing Saudi Journalist The confirmation fight is over, Brett Kavanaugh is the newest associate justice. U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo wrapped up his 4th visit to North Korea. And, a Saudi journalist is missing in Turkey. Noel King
Recent Violence Against Police Officers After seven law enforcement officers were shot — one fatally — in South Carolina this week, NPR's Michel Martin talks with Maria Haberfeld of CUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
What Kavanaugh's Confirmation Means For America's Culture Wars NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Francis Fukuyama and Norman Eisen about what Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation means for the state of America.
Former U.S. Ambassador To D.R. Criticizes New Diplomatic Visa Policy The State Department will no longer issue visas to the same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats and employees of U.S.-based international organizations. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic James "Wally" Brewster.
'16 Shots' Podcast Host Weighs In On Chicago Police Officer Verdict NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jenn White, host of "16 Shots," a podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune, about the verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
Barbershop: Local Radio Call-In Hosts React To Kavanaugh Confirmation Process NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kerri Miller, the host of MPR News at Minnesota Public Radio; Charlie Sykes, host of the Daily Standard podcast; and Liz Ruskin, a reporter with Alaska Public Radio.
Lawyer For Christine Blasey Ford Talks Impact Of Her Client's Testimony Lisa Banks, one of Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers, tells NPR's Michel Martin that Ford's testimony has inspired other women to share their stories of sexual assault.
How Will The Battle Over Kavanaugh's Nomination Impact The Other Justices? The partisanship and bitterness of the last few weeks have also resonated across the street from the Capitol, at the Supreme Court. What will be the impact on the justices? Nina Totenberg