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Gretchen Whitmer warns in an NPR video that it’s not “paranoia” to fear immigration agents interfering in the 2026 elections.
Her remark exposes a longstanding link between the immigration debate and election results.
Read it here or watch at the link below.
Her remark exposes a longstanding link between the immigration debate and election results.
Read it here or watch at the link below.
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Gretchen Whitmer warns in an NPR video that it’s not “paranoia” to fear immigration agents interfering in the 2026 elections.
Her remark exposes a longstanding link between the immigration debate and election results.
Read it here or watch at the link below.
Her remark exposes a longstanding link between the immigration debate and election results.
Read it here or watch at the link below.
Here is why Gretchen Whitmer predicts efforts “to compromise the election” and says it’s not “paranoia” to guard against the possibility of DHS getting involved:
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Here is why Gretchen Whitmer predicts efforts “to compromise the election” and says it’s not “paranoia” to guard against the possibility of DHS getting involved:
Gretchen Whitmer, the second woman elected governor of Michigan, is thinking about male voters—men who drifted away from Democrats in 2024, and some of whom are “falling behind their fathers and grandfathers.” From an NPR video:
January 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Gretchen Whitmer, the second woman elected governor of Michigan, is thinking about male voters—men who drifted away from Democrats in 2024, and some of whom are “falling behind their fathers and grandfathers.” From an NPR video:
In an NPR interview, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she expects further efforts to disrupt voting in her swing state and that Democrats have been discussing how to respond.
She even says it’s not “paranoia” to think the government will use DHS to interfere.
She even says it’s not “paranoia” to think the government will use DHS to interfere.
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
In an NPR interview, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she expects further efforts to disrupt voting in her swing state and that Democrats have been discussing how to respond.
She even says it’s not “paranoia” to think the government will use DHS to interfere.
She even says it’s not “paranoia” to think the government will use DHS to interfere.
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because he is a professional, I knew @steveinskeep.bsky.social would have an excellent speech TO TIME had @npr.org won the golden globe last night. love that he shared it and hope you'll take a sec to read it: www.google.com/url?q=https:...
What I would have said at the Golden Globes
A very brief speech, undelivered.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
because he is a professional, I knew @steveinskeep.bsky.social would have an excellent speech TO TIME had @npr.org won the golden globe last night. love that he shared it and hope you'll take a sec to read it: www.google.com/url?q=https:...
What I would have said at the Golden Globes
A very brief speech, undelivered.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Among many other details of this analysis: The agent who fired the shot was shooting video until he switched from camera to gun.
He stepped in front of the vehicle, but seemed to have stepped past it by the time he reached for the weapon.
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He stepped in front of the vehicle, but seemed to have stepped past it by the time he reached for the weapon.
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Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Among many other details of this analysis: The agent who fired the shot was shooting video until he switched from camera to gun.
He stepped in front of the vehicle, but seemed to have stepped past it by the time he reached for the weapon.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
He stepped in front of the vehicle, but seemed to have stepped past it by the time he reached for the weapon.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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As people face wave after wave of lies and misinformation, it’s important to remember the immense responsibility journalists have to speak truth to power.
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
As people face wave after wave of lies and misinformation, it’s important to remember the immense responsibility journalists have to speak truth to power.
You learn more about an incident day by day. Today, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune offers initial details about the woman shot by ICE — identified as Renee Nicole Good, 37.
January 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
You learn more about an incident day by day. Today, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune offers initial details about the woman shot by ICE — identified as Renee Nicole Good, 37.
Walz had a strong opinion about the ICE presence in Minnesota but responsibly withheld judgment about the shooting itself. No matter how clear a story seems at first, there is always something to learn. Yes I saw the video you saw. I will still wait to judge.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Walz had a strong opinion about the ICE presence in Minnesota but responsibly withheld judgment about the shooting itself. No matter how clear a story seems at first, there is always something to learn. Yes I saw the video you saw. I will still wait to judge.
Thanks. Yes, I asked this question, which allowed him to answer. If you liked his answer, it’s good that someone asked the question. I encourage others to listen for themselves.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Thanks. Yes, I asked this question, which allowed him to answer. If you liked his answer, it’s good that someone asked the question. I encourage others to listen for themselves.
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On NPR, Rep. Jim Himes of the Gang of 8 says he wasn’t informed of the Venezuela strikes.
Aside from legality, Himes notes another issue. “As a political matter,” it’s “unwise,” because Trump went in alone—so if it goes wrong, “he owns this.”
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Aside from legality, Himes notes another issue. “As a political matter,” it’s “unwise,” because Trump went in alone—so if it goes wrong, “he owns this.”
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Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses Trump's military operation in Venezuela
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
On NPR, Rep. Jim Himes of the Gang of 8 says he wasn’t informed of the Venezuela strikes.
Aside from legality, Himes notes another issue. “As a political matter,” it’s “unwise,” because Trump went in alone—so if it goes wrong, “he owns this.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
Aside from legality, Himes notes another issue. “As a political matter,” it’s “unwise,” because Trump went in alone—so if it goes wrong, “he owns this.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...
Received notes from people around the country this weekend as NPR’s Throughline, which replayed the episode on Lincoln and my book Differ We Must.
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Received notes from people around the country this weekend as NPR’s Throughline, which replayed the episode on Lincoln and my book Differ We Must.
The U.S. intent for Venezuela emerges, and it resembles an old colonial model.
January 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The U.S. intent for Venezuela emerges, and it resembles an old colonial model.
This is a day for gathering facts - and posing questions about the near future of Venezuela. Here are six of my questions.
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Six questions about the capture of Maduro
On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This is a day for gathering facts - and posing questions about the near future of Venezuela. Here are six of my questions.
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Five questions about the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
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Five questions about the capture of Maduro
What's on my mind as facts come in.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Five questions about the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
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Thanks Steve. I love this piece because I’ve been listening to NPR since 1982 and am very well informed by such excellent journalism.
NPR radio and podcast ratings rose sharply in 2026, which helps us re-evaluate some partisan talking points of recent years.
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Thanks Steve. I love this piece because I’ve been listening to NPR since 1982 and am very well informed by such excellent journalism.
Public media may be stronger in 2026
January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Public media may be stronger in 2026
My brother’s suggested headline for this NPR story on turkey frying was National Poultry Radio. Sadly they didn’t go with it
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My brother’s suggested headline for this NPR story on turkey frying was National Poultry Radio. Sadly they didn’t go with it
One of my favorite stories of 2025: Turkey frying with Bruce Inskeep. Try it! Carefully.
December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
One of my favorite stories of 2025: Turkey frying with Bruce Inskeep. Try it! Carefully.
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On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up. But is still led to cuts that closed offices, canceled programs and deprived people of food, medicine and other aid.
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How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
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December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up. But is still led to cuts that closed offices, canceled programs and deprived people of food, medicine and other aid.
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NPR identified more than a dozen Epstein files released by the DOJ on Friday that are no longer available Saturday afternoon, including one that shows President Trump's photo.
Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NPR identified more than a dozen Epstein files released by the DOJ on Friday that are no longer available Saturday afternoon, including one that shows President Trump's photo.
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Was SO honored visit NPR's new podcast, Books We've Loved, to talk about Anthony Bourdain's breakout book, Kitchen Confidential. I actually listened to it via audiobook, so it felt like Bourdain was telling me his story himself. Check our convo here: https://loom.ly/atbL-RQ
Revisiting ‘Kitchen Confidential’ : NPR's Book of the Day
Anthony Bourdain published his memoir Kitchen Confidential in 2000 as a little-known chef. In the 25 years since its publication, his writing – and subsequent work in TV and entertainment – has shaped the way we talk about restaurants and food. In today’s Books We’ve Loved, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker are joined by Eric Deggans, critic-at-large at NPR. They discuss Bourdain’s documentation of a particular time in the restaurant industry, the book’s impact on dining culture, and Bourdain’s ...
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December 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Was SO honored visit NPR's new podcast, Books We've Loved, to talk about Anthony Bourdain's breakout book, Kitchen Confidential. I actually listened to it via audiobook, so it felt like Bourdain was telling me his story himself. Check our convo here: https://loom.ly/atbL-RQ
These are amazing books. So good they have expanded my understanding of the country and inspire me to try to write better myself.
Gift ideas!
I write biographies that I hope will succeed as books—as immersive, compelling reading—and create new historical knowledge. Biography is the place where literary and scholarly virtues should overlap. To put it another way, I like to tell good stories and ask big questions.
My pitch:
I write biographies that I hope will succeed as books—as immersive, compelling reading—and create new historical knowledge. Biography is the place where literary and scholarly virtues should overlap. To put it another way, I like to tell good stories and ask big questions.
My pitch:
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
These are amazing books. So good they have expanded my understanding of the country and inspire me to try to write better myself.
Among other topics in her NPR interview, Brett Cooper fielded questions about Nick Fuentes.
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Among other topics in her NPR interview, Brett Cooper fielded questions about Nick Fuentes.