Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben appears in the following:

Democrats face hard truths on abortion rights in Wisconsin midterm races

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Democrats in Wisconsin are hoping to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and reelect Gov. Tony Evers. But even if they win, it might not translate to much action on abortion rights.

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Midterm elections will only go so far in ensuring policy gains for abortion rights

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Wisconsin's statewide races this year highlight a tough truth for Democrats about abortion rights: even if they score some hard-fought wins, actual policy gains still may not come.

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Piano performances terrify me, but I can stomach playing in the background

Monday, July 11, 2022

I'm into piano, but it's also my frenemy. When I get frustrated with something I'm trying to learn, we stop talking for months. But then I hear a pop song and my brain leaps to how I would play it.

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Frustration at Biden and other Democrats grows among abortion-rights supporters

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

While abortion-rights supporters have focused their anger at the Supreme Court, but there was plenty aimed at Democrats who they feel let them down.

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Many abortion rights supporters are frustrated with Democrats

Monday, June 27, 2022

Many who support abortion rights say they have already been voting and that Democrats haven't prioritized protecting abortion rights.

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What to watch, read and listen to this weekend

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.

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How Congress responds to Roe decision may affect which party gets control in November

Friday, June 24, 2022

The Supreme Court's abortion decision raises big questions around whether Congress will respond and how it could affect the campaign for control this November.

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Ikea provides yet another service to the world: a catalog of baby names

Saturday, June 18, 2022

IKEA Norway released a list of 800 names of its products that parents may wish to use to name their children. It comes in the midst of a pandemic baby boom in Nordic countries.

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Cooper Raiff wrote and directed 'Cha Chat Real Smooth.' He's also the party starter

Saturday, June 18, 2022

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with writer, actor and director Cooper Raiff about his new film, "Cha Cha Real Smooth," about a college graduate who becomes a "party starter."

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Saturday sports: Golden State claims championships; Sue Bird retires

Saturday, June 18, 2022

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NBA championship, WNBA legend Sue Bird's retirement and the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

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Two economists tell us what we know about rising inflation and the economy right now

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Two economists, Tara Sinclair and Justin Wolfers, speak with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben about what's causing inflation and how likely is it that a recession is coming.

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Ellyn Gaydos tracks her life in 'Pig Years'

Saturday, June 18, 2022

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with author Ellyn Gaydos about her memoir "Pig Years," which documents the joys and sorrows of working on a small farm.

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The northern half of Yellowstone National Park may remain closed the rest of the year

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Catastrophic damage by flooding earlier this week in Yellowstone National Park likely means that the northern half of the park will remain closed the rest of the year.

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Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm.

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A House Democrat's anti-abortion stance could cost him a seat

Sunday, May 22, 2022

The only self-identified "pro-life" Democrat in the House is facing a primary runoff challenge in south Texas. The race is one test of whether the party has room for people against abortion rights.

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Here's why Democrats are making the abortion debate about more than abortion

Thursday, May 05, 2022

President Biden and Vice President Harris have both focused on the risks to other rights like marriage and contraception since the draft Supreme Court opinion leaked.

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Overturning Roe v. Wade could erode other rights such as same-sex marriage

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Democrats are warning that the draft opinion from Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade could threaten other rights rooted in privacy — including marriage and contraception.

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Protesters — and some supporters — of draft opinion gather outside the Supreme Court

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

Protesters have gathered at the Supreme Court to oppose and cheer the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned after a draft opinion that would do so was leaked Monday night.

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Abortion-rights advocates and opponents gather outside the Supreme Court

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

Protesters are gathering outside of the Supreme Court following a leaked opinion draft that indicated the Court will overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Republicans confront (or sidestep) abuse accusations against midterm candidates

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Candidates such as Herschel Walker, Eric Greitens and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children. But some party leaders aren't convinced voters will reject them.

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