Novelist Valeria Luiselli on writing to document ‘political violence’
“The U.S. is reportedly experiencing illegal immigration at the highest rates since 2007, with significant increases in the number of unaccompanied minors. It is these child migrants who are the...
Why America’s policies toward mothers need to be fixed
“When she went back to work one day after having her second child, author Amy Westervelt realized America’s policies towards mothers need to be fixed. In “Forget Having It All: How...
What we learned from Congressional hearing on family separations
“Tuesday’s hearing over child separations at the border, held in front of the House Judiciary Committee, elicited heated debates and strong public reactions, as representatives from several...
Louis Armstrong archive brings musician’s influence into the modern era
“Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, left behind a vast trove of materials including collages, scrapbooks, and audio recordings when he died in 1971.The...
Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on health care reform
“Health care continues to be a major issue on Americans’ minds, and as Democratic presidential candidates launch their campaigns, it’s also a policy priority for them. Lisa...
Jazz musician Terence Blanchard on the hardest thing about composing for film
“Jeffrey Brown sits down with Blanchard, who grew up in New Orleans, to discuss the role of music in film, why writing it requires “putting your ego aside” and how he feels about being...
In upcoming interview, McCabe describes ‘panic’ at DOJ after Comey firing
“Andrew McCabe, former acting FBI director, says in an upcoming interview he feared President Trump would undermine the investigation into Russian election interference once Trump fired FBI...
From PBS NewsHour: Returning to the town that Walmart left behind
“For nearly 20 years retailers in downtown Winnsboro, South Carolina struggled to compete with Walmart’s cheap products and one-stop shopping. As we reported in 2016, Walmart closed its...