NPRflipped into BooksCambridge Analytica Former Cambridge Analytica Director Says She Saw Company Techniques 'As Savvy'NPR - Andrew LimbongBy my count, Brittany Kaiser mentions the TV show Mad Men four times in her new memoir Targeted. But her story tracks closer to that of another big TV show — Breaking Bad. In it, she tells us she was by
NPRflipped into Arts & LifeU.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Trump's Former VA Secretary Describes 'Toxic' Washington Culture In New BookNPR - Brian NaylorBy some measures, David Shulkin had a fairly typical experience for members of the Trump administration. He learned he was nominated to become secretary of veterans affairs while watching TV — and found
NPRflipped into U.S. NewsSenate Committees Committee Backs Suspension Of Broward Sheriff Over 2018 School ShootingNPR - Greg AllenA state Senate committee in Florida is recommending the full Senate uphold the governor's suspension of former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Israel shortly after taking
NPRflipped into BusinessPolitics A Push To Have Cars Say 'No' To Drunk DriversNPR - Vanessa RomoAs cars become smarter and safer, some members of Congress want to require them to be built to prevent drunk driving. Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced legislation last week would
NPRflipped into HealthPain The Placebo Effect Works And You Can Catch It From Your DoctorNPR - Emily VaughnIf there's one thing you do want to catch from a trip to your doctor, it's her optimism. A new study, published Monday in the journal Nature Human Behavior, finds that patients can pick up on subtle facial
NPRflipped into PoliticsNews White House Factions Fight Over Trump's Next Homeland Security SecretaryNPR - Franco OrdoñezUpdated at 9:15 p.m. ET Immigration hard-liners inside and outside the White House are fighting to keep Ken Cuccinelli and Mark Morgan in the running for the top job at the Department of Homeland Security
NPRflipped into SportsWashington Nationals What To Watch For During This Nationals-Astros World Series Match-UpNPRThe World Series starts Tuesday. The Houston Astros will host the Washington Nationals for Game 1. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Dave Sheinin about the match-up. If in May, you
NPRflipped into U.S. NewsHorse Racing Horses Have Continued To Die As New Season Begins At Santa Anita ParkNPR - Ben BergmanThe Santa Anita race track near Los Angeles is preparing for the high profile Breeders' Cup next month. But horse deaths have continued this season, despite government investigations. It's a new season
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredWorld News Hundreds Of Thousands Of Protesters Fill Main Squares In LebanonNPR - Daniel EstrinProtests continue to rage in Lebanon where people are demanding an overhaul of their political system. The anger was sparked by plans to introduce a tax on WhatsApp calls, widely used in Lebanon. SHAPIRO:
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredWorld News What The U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Looks Like From The GroundNPR - Jane ArrafSyrians angered at the U.S. betrayal of former Kurdish allies pelted military vehicles with stones and potatoes as U.S. forces left Syria for Iraq. Displaced civilians are also streaming across. President
NPRflipped into World NewsWorld News A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly FansNPR - Sidsel OvergaardOn a cold, sunny October day on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, a group of men dressed in black gathers outside Brondby Stadium to shoot off a couple of rockets, raise their fists and shout about
NPRflipped into U.S. NewsNews (U.S.) Justice Department Announces Plan To Collect DNA From Migrants Crossing The BorderNPR - Bobby Allyn , Joel RoseThe Justice Department is proposing to begin collecting DNA samples from hundreds of thousands of immigrants crossing the border, creating an enormous database of asylum-seekers and other migrants that
NPRflipped into PoliticsPolitics Trump Says Republicans Need To 'Get Tougher And Fight' On ImpeachmentNPR - Jessica TaylorPresident Trump is chastising Republicans for not sufficiently having his back as he tries to weather an impeachment inquiry from Democrats. "Republicans have to get tougher and fight," Trump said during
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredOpioids 2 Ohio Counties Reach Settlement In Lawsuit Over Opioid EpidemicNPR - Brian MannThree U.S. drug distributors and a manufacturer reached a last-minute deal with two Ohio counties Monday, avoiding what would have been the first trial in a federal case on the opioid crisis. There's a
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredPolitics Republican Strategist Michael Steel On What GOP Lawmakers Are Saying About TrumpNPRNPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican strategist Michael Steel about what he's hearing from Republican lawmakers regarding President Trump. Republicans are walking a fine line over how much to criticize
NPRflipped into PoliticsMitt Romney Who Is Pierre Delecto? Mitt Romney Says 'C'est Moi' As He Confirms His Twitter AliasNPRUtah Sen. Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account was revealed over the weekend by the same reporter who found James Comey's. If you've never heard the name Pierre Delecto, well, we don't blame you. His account
NPRflipped into World NewsJustin Trudeau Canadians To Decide If Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party Will Remain In PowerNPR - David McGuffinCanadians are casting ballots for their next government. It is a tight contest between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party and his contender, Andrew Scheer's Conservative Party. Canadians are
NPRflipped into U.S. NewsNordstrom Nordstrom Bets On A Big NYC Store As Other Retailers Close Across U.S.NPR - Peter TalbotIn one corner of Nordstrom's new flagship store in New York City, interlocking Burberry logos covered every surface. Dramatic string music played. And beyond the merchandise, a small cafe doused in bright
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredNews (U.S.) Justice Department Proposal Would Allow Federal Agents To Collect Immigrants' DNANPR - Joel RoseThe Trump administration plans to begin collecting DNA samples from asylum-seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials, according to a filing Monday from the Justice Department. The Justice
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredWorld News Protests In Hong Kong Have Mobilized Residents From All Walks Of LifeNPR - Emily FengProtesters in Hong Kong are being helped my many of the city's residents working as medics, those trying to prevent clashes between the police and protesters, and others documenting police violence. Protesters
NPRflipped into PoliticsFacebook 'We Have A Big Responsibility': Facebook Rolls Out New Election Security MeasuresNPR - Shannon BondFacebook announced new efforts Monday to curb the spread of false information on its platform ahead of the 2020 presidential election. But, in an acknowledgement of the struggle the social network faces
NPRflipped into World NewsNews Violent Protests Continue In Chile As Government Imposes New CurfewNPR - Paolo ZialcitaProtests continue in Chile after a weekend of violence and destruction over a recent transit hike. The unrest continued after President Sebastián Piñera suspended the 4 percent fare increase. The protests
NPRflipped into Arts & LifeTransgender 20 Years Later, 'Boys Don't Cry' Still Inspires Admiration And DebateNPR - Allyson McCabeBoys Don't Cry opened in theaters Oct. 22, 1999, first on 25 screens before spreading to hundreds. It became a runaway hit that drew rave reviews for its empathetic portrayal of a young person on a quest
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredNational Parks National Parks Trying To Get A Handle On E-BikesNPR - Mark ArehartElectric assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, are becoming more and more popular across the United States. Throughout the country's national parks, that could be a good and a bad thing. It can be tough to distinguish
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredCalifornia Are Blackouts The Future For California?NPR - Lauren SommerAfter millions of Californians endured a power shutdown earlier this month, state officials are demanding that utilities find ways to reduce the impact of outages. Blackouts are almost certain to happen
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredColumbia Law School What Breaking Up Big Tech Might Look LikeNPRNPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Tim Wu, a professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School, about how to break up big tech and increase competition. This month in All Tech Considered, we're
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredRussia Turkish President Erdogan Set To Meet With Putin In RussiaNPR - Greg MyreTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia on Tuesday. The two countries have troops in close proximity in the volatile plains of northern Syria. Russian troops
NPRflipped into PoliticsAdam Schiff How Rep. Adam Schiff Got To A Place Where He's Leading The Impeachment InquiryNPR - Ina JaffeCalifornia Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff was tapped by House Speaker Pelosi to lead the impeachment inquiry. That job makes him a target for criticism from President Trump and congressional Republicans.
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredPolitics Trump Continues To Defend His Actions Around UkraineNPR - Tamara KeithPresident Trump continues to defend his actions around Ukraine even as officials like his acting chief of staff have undercut the story he's told about the phone call with Ukraine's leader. President did
NPRflipped into All Things ConsideredNews (U.S.) Tornado Touches Down In North Texas, Destroys Houses, Churches, Commercial BuildingsNPR - Wade GoodwynSevere weather in Dallas has lead to mass power outages and business closures, but the area escaped a more devastating blow from dangerous tornadoes. Two tornadoes touched down last night in north Texas.
