Scott Detrow appears in the following:
What went wrong for President Biden this week
Friday, January 14, 2022
President Biden has faced a number of major setbacks to various parts of his agenda — from COVID-19 to the economy to voting rights and the rest of his agenda in Congress.
Politics chat: Voting rights bills stalled; midterm considerations; Sen. Reid dies
Sunday, January 09, 2022
We look ahead to the fight over the two voting rights bills in Congress right now as well as how the 2022 political races are shaping up for the midterm elections.
Public health experts will be listening as Biden speaks to the nation about omicron
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The omicron variant is now the dominant variant in the U.S. President Biden is set to warn Americans about omicron, and talk about the administration's plans to help areas struggling with the surge.
News brief: Biden speech, COVID testing critique, Pentagon extremism rules
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
President Biden addresses the Omicron variant in a speech Tuesday. Some health officials say Biden has fallen short on COVID testing. The Pentagon is updating its policies on extremism in its ranks.
News brief: Omicron variant, Build Back Better, Chile's president-elect
Monday, December 20, 2021
The latest coronavirus variant is spreading quickly. West Virginia Sen. Manchin says he won't support the president's Build Back Better plan. A leftist millennial wins Chile's presidential election.
Leftist millennial wins Chile's weekend presidential election
Monday, December 20, 2021
Gabriel Boric, 35, who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.
Biden struggles with political agenda and COVID-19, new NPR poll shows
Monday, December 20, 2021
President Biden faces crises with his domestic agenda and the pandemic, as his approval among the public continues to falter.
Old Fox and his friends have been a comforting tale for Twitter users
Sunday, December 19, 2021
British writer Anne Louise Avery tells Scott Detrow about a magical fox and his friends, whose stories she has been tweeting in her hashtag-series #OldFoxAdventCalendar.
World Palindrome Championship medalist releases graphic novel 'Otto: A Palindrama'
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow speaks to World Palindrome Championship medalist Jon Agee about his new graphic novel, "Otto: A Palindrama."
A TikTok user traded a bobby pin for a house
Sunday, December 19, 2021
When Demi Skipper set out to trade a bobby pin for a house, she became a social media sensation. Scott Detrow talks to her about her unconventional journey to become a homeowner.
Cheers! Brunch's favorite beverage, the Bloody Mary, turns 100
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow asks cocktail historian Dave Wondrich about the origins of the Bloody Mary.
NPR's picks for 2021 books on current events
Sunday, December 19, 2021
From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, three NPR colleagues share their suggestions for reads on current events.
Rural hospital doctor describes COVID-19 conditions a year later
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow catches up with Dr. Shane Wilson of Scotland County Hospital in Missouri. In Dec. 2020, Dr. Wilson spoke to NPR about dealing with COVID-19 in a small rural hospital.
National Hockey League postpones games due to COVID-19
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow speaks with Seattle Times reporter Marisa Ingemi about COVID-19 in hockey. The NHL has postponed several games because of infections.
'A plus-sized Jewish lady redneck died in El Paso,' and her obit went viral
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow speaks with Andy Corren, author of the colorful obituary for his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, that attracted worldwide attention this week.
Revival of the Iran nuclear deal appears far-off
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Scott Detrow gets an update on the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear deal talks in Vienna from journalist Negar Mortazavi.
The US is seeing the worst monthly inflation numbers in 40 years
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Inflation is at its highest level since President Ronald Reagan was in office, and that's a big political problem for President Biden and the Democratic party.
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
Thursday, December 09, 2021
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Harris and Buttigieg go to North Carolina to promote Biden's infrastructure plan
Friday, December 03, 2021
The one-time presidential rivals went to Charlotte to promote the infrastructure act. They also fended off increased chatter about how the president's low approval ratings could affect their futures.
Biden signs order to address violence against Native people at tribal nations summit
Monday, November 15, 2021
President Biden hosted a summit with tribal nations at the White House, signing an executive order directing several federal agencies to better address violent crimes that target Native people.