Noel King

Co-host of Today, Explained

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Supreme Court Issues Two Major Rulings

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Trump administration's travel ban. It also struck down California rules that forced crisis pregnancy centers to disclose their anti-abortion rights policies.

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Morning News Brief

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

House Republicans are trying for a vote on immigration while primaries test Trump's endorsement. Harley-Davidson announced that it would be moving some production overseas to avoid EU tariffs.

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Episode 849: It Takes Two To Make A Trade War Fight

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

President Trump says China is stealing U.S. technology. So we looked into one case. And things got a little complicated.

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Episode 846: Ungerrymandering Florida

Friday, June 08, 2018

When Florida outlawed partisan gerrymandering, politicians tried to sneak it back in...in disguise.

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How A Rural American Town Saved Itself By Creating Its Own Musical

Friday, June 08, 2018

Building a community around the arts is a buzzy, modern idea. But 25 years ago it was just a crazy idea. NPR's Planet Money looks at what happened when a teeny, peanut-farming town in Georgia tried to save itself by writing, staging and starring in an original musical.

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In Light Of #MeToo, NBC News Asks Bill Clinton About Monica Lewinsky

Monday, June 04, 2018

Former President Bill Clinton tells the Today show he never privately apologized to Monica Lewinsky. The AP's Anne Flaherty joins Morning Edition to discuss.

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2 Big Decisions From The Supreme Court

Monday, June 04, 2018

The Justices threw out a lower court order allowing an undocumented immigrant in U.S. custody to get an abortion. And they ruled in favor of baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.

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Supreme Court Throws Out Lower Court Ruling On Undocumented Immigrants And Abortion

Monday, June 04, 2018

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Trump administration to toss out a lower court opinion that allowed a teenager in the country illegally to have an abortion while in U.S. custody.

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News Brief: Giuliani Says Trump Has Authority To Pardon Himself

Monday, June 04, 2018

Rudy Giuliani says Trump has no intention of pardoning himself, even though he could. At a G-7 finance ministers meeting, the U.S. was singled out for imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

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Episode 845: REDMAP

Friday, June 01, 2018

Meet the man who figured out how to reshape national politics by making tiny investments in the smallest of places.

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Episode 843: Swamp Gravy

Friday, May 25, 2018

Today on the show: A small town stakes its future on writing, directing, and starring in a musical.

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News Brief: Pompeo's North Korea Trip, Trump-Abe Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

CIA Director Mike Pompeo reportedly made an unannounced trip to North Korea over Easter weekend. And, the president is at his private Florida club meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Morning News Brief

Monday, April 16, 2018

Former FBI Director James Comey told ABC News that Donald Trump is morally unfit to be president. Following weekend U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria, what is the administration's future commitment there?

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Beyoncé Returns To Coachella With A 2-Hour Performance

Monday, April 16, 2018

At Coachella, Beyoncé gave a headlining performance that blended artistry and political messages. Fans are already calling it a highlight of her career.

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News Brief: Zuckerberg On Capitol Hill, Will Trump Fire Mueller?

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Facebook's CEO took lawmakers questions about the user data grab and other topics. After the FBI raided the office of President Trump's personal attorney, will Trump try to fire the special counsel.

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National Guard Troops Sent To The U.S.-Mexico Border

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Pentagon has authorized sending up to 4,000 troops to support the security mission there. Noel King speaks to Border Patrol Agent Terence Shigg about how the extra troops will help.

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White House Announces New Round Of Sanctions Targeting Rusia

Friday, April 06, 2018

The Trump administration's list includes people close to President Vladimir Putin as well as weapons manufacturing and energy firms.

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An 'Exhausted' Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final 31 Hours

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

A bomb threat, a march turned violent and a militant black power group all weighed heavily on the civil rights leader during his last speech in 1968, says Redemption author Joseph Rosenbloom.

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3 Generations In Memphis Reflect On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Robert Tunstall, his daughter Karen Hartridge and his grandson, James Hartridge, discuss their family's experiences with racism in Memphis and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Morning News Brief

Friday, March 30, 2018

Over 20 countries have kicked out Russian diplomats and Russia has responded. Where do things go from here? And, a funeral was held for Stephon Clark, who was shot and killed by 2 police officers.

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