Radio Programs

Writer and director Tamara Jenkins was in her early 40s and struggling with infertility when she and her husband began what she calls a "by any means necessary" campaign to have a child.

A half century ago, America's dreams were realized in space. The power of U.S. innovation and spirit brought the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and back.

That mission was possible due to a diverse team of engineers, astronauts and mathematicians.

As the son of agrand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, Derek Black was once the heir apparent of the white nationalist movement.

Growing up, he made speeches, hosted a radio show and started the website KidsStormfront — which acted as a companion to Stormfront, the white nationalist website his father, Don Black, created.

NPR's exclusive interview with Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - on the future of her party, her newfound fame, and President Trump's vision of a border wall.

On the next Fresh Air, how American immigration policy has evolved and led to the current debates over border security.

'Good guys with guns' - that's how protesters describe two African-American men killed by police in separate incidents this past month.

On the next Fresh Air: the new 5G network will be the central nervous system of the internet.

How extremists use social media to amplify their message, recruit new followers, and incite violence.

Writer Andrew Delbanco's latest book examines the history of slavery and its role in sparking the Civil War.

David Greene talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of presidents and their relationship with strong speakers of the House.

On the next Fresh Air – how Newt Gingrich pioneered the tactics of partisan warfare that are being used today.

On the next Fresh Air, how oligarchs, kleptocrats, and crooks hide their ill-gotten fortunes in shell companies, tax havens and real estate.

Carmen Schentrup was among those killed in last year's Parkland school shooting. Now her family has moved away.

Freshman Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been outspoken in interviews and on social media since winning her seat.

Terry talks with Franklin Foer, national correspondent for The Atlantic. And they’ll discuss the latest news about the Mueller investigation and Paul Manafort.

Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler listened to four years' worth of audio that Amazon had captured and stored from his Alexa smart speaker. He was surprised by what he found.

DAVE DAVIES, HOST:

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies in for Terry Gross, who's off this week.

As candidates begin to emerge and maneuver for the 2020 election, we're going to revisit a presidential nomination battle that took place when the country was in the throes of changes that shook Americans' confidence in their government and their faith in the future.

For many years, U.S. immigration favored immigrants from northern Europe. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten explains how a 1965 law changed things — and led to the current debate about border security.

The last two presidents from the Democratic Party, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, put in place policies designed to curb illegal immigration.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has offered a blanket denial of accusations against him. He's offered some details of his personal life, and in an interview last night on Fox, he spoke of his testimony expected before the Senate later this week.

On the next Morning Edition, The Supreme Court must decide if a controversial citizenship question should be added to the 2020 census.

The head of the CIA says she wants more officers in foreign countries.

Michael Cohen said he regrets lying to Congress on behalf of President Trump, then made serious allegations against the President.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller says that his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election was thorough, and that his investigation into President Trump's involvement was done by the book.

Brett Kavanaugh is ready to respond to Christine Blasey Ford's accusations of sexual assault in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.

TERRY GROSS, HOST:

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. My guest, Heidi Schreck, wrote and stars in a new play whose title is both serious and tongue-in-cheek, reflecting how the play itself is both serious and funny.

More than two months since an Ebola outbreak was declared in an eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials are still struggling to end it.

So far at least 130 people have been infected.

TERRY GROSS, HOST:

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Howard Stern described my interview with him as exhausting. We talked a long time because there was so much to talk about - too much to fit in one show.