Don Gonyea

Don Gonyea appears in the following:

Scientists are still trying to answer the age-old chicken or the egg question

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to scientist Michael Benton about his new research, trying to answer the age old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg?

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Death investigator Barbara Butcher knows 'What the Dead Know'

Saturday, June 17, 2023

As a New York City death investigator, Barbara Butcher investigated countless cases, from homicides to natural deaths. NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Butcher about her memoir, "What the Dead Know."

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Saturday sports: Fowler leads U.S. Open; Oakland A's on the move; cycling cheaters

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea talks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the week in sports - including the U.S. Open golf tournament and the Oakland A's push to relocate to Las Vegas.

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Democrats are trying to win over the traditionally red state of North Carolina

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Republicans carried North Carolina in all but one presidential race since 1980. As 2024 candidates descend on the state, Democrats wonder how they can turn out voters in rural areas there.

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The Federal Reserve finally hits pause on raising interest rates

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Why the Federal Reserve is pressing pause - for now - on interest rate hikes, and what might be in store for the economy next.

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Blinken visits China with the hopes to establish 'open and empowered' communication

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to China amid Washington's deteriorating relations with Beijing.

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Brennen Leigh ain't through Honky Tonkin' yet

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Brennen Leigh about her new album with a classic country sound, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet."

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1.1 million people — and counting — have had Medicaid coverage revoked this year

Saturday, June 17, 2023

About 1 million people have lost Medicaid coverage nationwide since April. Of that, about a quarter of them live in Florida.

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Opinion: Scorecards keep record of games, and memories

Saturday, June 17, 2023

NPR's Don Gonyea says looking through his old baseball scorecards stirs up sweet memories from summers long past.

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DOJ finds Minneapolis Police had a pattern of 'unconstitutional policing'

Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Justice Department released its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, with findings that include racial bias and unnecessary use of force.

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Philadelphia I-95 bridge collapse will cause more issues than just traffic

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Workers are beginning to rebuild the collapsed section of Interstate 95 outside Philadelphia. Construction is expected to take weeks or months, and have ramifications up and down the East Coast.

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Week in politics: Biden holds first reelection rally; Trump arraignment

Saturday, June 17, 2023

We break down the week in politics: President Biden's first campaign rally for reelection and former President Trump's arraignment.

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Trump addressed his indictment at the annual convention of North Carolina Republicans

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Just days after being indicted by the Department of Justice, former President Donald Trump addressed the annual convention of North Carolina Republicans.

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Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork to run for president in the 2024

Monday, May 22, 2023

Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024. His intent has already gotten some attention from former President Trump.

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First big event involving many GOP presidential candidates was hosted in Iowa

Monday, April 24, 2023

The Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition hosted a presidential candidate event over the weekend. Most at the gathering of Christian conservatives said they're willing to stand by former President Trump.

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Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott takes a step toward a presidential bid

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has taken a significant step toward a presidential bid, launching an exploratory committee.

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Newly elected United Auto Workers leader strikes militant tone ahead of contract talks

Friday, April 07, 2023

The UAW has a new president, Shawn Fain, who is promising a return to aggressive political activity by the union, along with a tougher approach with auto companies.

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New union head for auto workers promises militant contract bargaining and activism

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

The United Auto Workers has a new president who is promising a more militant approach to contract negotiations and a renewal of UAW political activism. The challenges for the union are steep.

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Races in Georgia show voters are defying Trumpism

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

We're joined by two correspondents who have been watching results come in: senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.

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The House and Senate have not yet flipped but a Republican-controlled House is likely

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

NPR national political correspondent Don Gonyea and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro break down the midterm election results.

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