Steve Inskeep
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Here is some thinking that guides the questions I ask, on NPR and elsewhere.
January 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Here is some thinking that guides the questions I ask, on NPR and elsewhere.
Rahm Emanuel—who is talking up a possible future presidential bid—is urging Democrats to compete for every seat this year, from Senate to school board. In his NPR video interview he argued that there are elements for a D wave. 2/3
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Rahm Emanuel—who is talking up a possible future presidential bid—is urging Democrats to compete for every seat this year, from Senate to school board. In his NPR video interview he argued that there are elements for a D wave. 2/3
Per Politico, the president has launched his 2026 campaigning, beginning with Iowa, a state that is surprisingly vulnerable for R’s this fall… and… important in 2028.
It’s an interesting choice—because Democrats have been eyeing possible gains even in that red state. Read on. 1/3
It’s an interesting choice—because Democrats have been eyeing possible gains even in that red state. Read on. 1/3
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Per Politico, the president has launched his 2026 campaigning, beginning with Iowa, a state that is surprisingly vulnerable for R’s this fall… and… important in 2028.
It’s an interesting choice—because Democrats have been eyeing possible gains even in that red state. Read on. 1/3
It’s an interesting choice—because Democrats have been eyeing possible gains even in that red state. Read on. 1/3
Yesterday, when the government used taxpayer dollars to blast a full-volume narrative about the man federal agents had shot on the street, I remembered a quote from Lincoln.
He said that if you attack someone’s character without knowing if it’s true, that is the same as a lie.
He said that if you attack someone’s character without knowing if it’s true, that is the same as a lie.
January 25, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Yesterday, when the government used taxpayer dollars to blast a full-volume narrative about the man federal agents had shot on the street, I remembered a quote from Lincoln.
He said that if you attack someone’s character without knowing if it’s true, that is the same as a lie.
He said that if you attack someone’s character without knowing if it’s true, that is the same as a lie.
The National Rifle Association is also criticizing the administration for its evidence-free descriptions of a legal gun owner standing in the street with a phone.
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The National Rifle Association is also criticizing the administration for its evidence-free descriptions of a legal gun owner standing in the street with a phone.
Trump is unpopular, but how do Democrats frame their arguments for a comeback?
Two veteran politicos, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer, have thoughts
In NPR video interviews. Worth watching on a snowy day.
Two veteran politicos, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer, have thoughts
In NPR video interviews. Worth watching on a snowy day.
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Trump is unpopular, but how do Democrats frame their arguments for a comeback?
Two veteran politicos, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer, have thoughts
In NPR video interviews. Worth watching on a snowy day.
Two veteran politicos, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer, have thoughts
In NPR video interviews. Worth watching on a snowy day.
In NPR interveiws, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer critique Trump—but some of the most interesting parts are when they wrestle with their own party’s shortcomings and disappointments.
A guide to the video interviews is in the next post.
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A guide to the video interviews is in the next post.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In NPR interveiws, Rahm Emanuel and Gretchen Whitmer critique Trump—but some of the most interesting parts are when they wrestle with their own party’s shortcomings and disappointments.
A guide to the video interviews is in the next post.
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A guide to the video interviews is in the next post.
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In an NPR interview, Rahm Emanuel has a fierce critique of the Trump administration—and also of the progressive wing of his party.
January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
In an NPR interview, Rahm Emanuel has a fierce critique of the Trump administration—and also of the progressive wing of his party.
Thursday on NPR’s Morning Edition: Rahm Emanuel.
January 22, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Thursday on NPR’s Morning Edition: Rahm Emanuel.
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.
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.
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.
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 4:52 PM
NPR radio and podcast ratings rose sharply in 2026, which helps us re-evaluate some partisan talking points of recent years.
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.
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.
The NPR interview with YouTube personality Brett Cooper is, of course, on YouTube.
She talks about her business, about Trump, Afghanistan, refugees, immigration, Ted Cruz and Nick Fuentes. Have a look at the link below.
She talks about her business, about Trump, Afghanistan, refugees, immigration, Ted Cruz and Nick Fuentes. Have a look at the link below.
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The NPR interview with YouTube personality Brett Cooper is, of course, on YouTube.
She talks about her business, about Trump, Afghanistan, refugees, immigration, Ted Cruz and Nick Fuentes. Have a look at the link below.
She talks about her business, about Trump, Afghanistan, refugees, immigration, Ted Cruz and Nick Fuentes. Have a look at the link below.
In an NPR interview, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he’d like to work with progressives in the “abundance” movement who talk of a more active and effective government.
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In an NPR interview, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he’d like to work with progressives in the “abundance” movement who talk of a more active and effective government.
Tuesday on NPR: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Charlie Kirk, Trump, pragmatism, forgiveness, and the role of faith in politics.
In an NPR video interview, he also addresses using nuclear power to drive AI—along with the dangers of AI.
In an NPR video interview, he also addresses using nuclear power to drive AI—along with the dangers of AI.
November 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Tuesday on NPR: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Charlie Kirk, Trump, pragmatism, forgiveness, and the role of faith in politics.
In an NPR video interview, he also addresses using nuclear power to drive AI—along with the dangers of AI.
In an NPR video interview, he also addresses using nuclear power to drive AI—along with the dangers of AI.
On Bannon promoting a Trump third term to the Economist:
He’s said this for some time. On NPR in May, I mentioned a Trump remark, and Bannon said it “means he’s running again.” We then had this exchange, according to the transcript:
He’s said this for some time. On NPR in May, I mentioned a Trump remark, and Bannon said it “means he’s running again.” We then had this exchange, according to the transcript:
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On Bannon promoting a Trump third term to the Economist:
He’s said this for some time. On NPR in May, I mentioned a Trump remark, and Bannon said it “means he’s running again.” We then had this exchange, according to the transcript:
He’s said this for some time. On NPR in May, I mentioned a Trump remark, and Bannon said it “means he’s running again.” We then had this exchange, according to the transcript: