Sarah McCammon appears in the following:
Several states are proposing new restrictions on abortion pills
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
As access to abortion in medical facilities becomes more limited across parts of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. Conservative state lawmakers are taking notice.
Idaho will ban most abortions in the state as the governor signs Texas-style law
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Most abortions will be illegal in Idaho in about a month — unless the courts intervene. A new law in Idaho is modeled after a Texas abortion ban that took effect in September.
Idaho prepares to ban most abortions in the state as governor signs Texas-style law
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Barring legal challenges, Idaho's law is scheduled to take effect in about a month. It bans most abortions after about six weeks and allows health care providers to be sued.
In Chechnya and Syria, ominous signs for Ukraine
Friday, March 11, 2022
From the Chechen Wars through its air campaign in Syria, Russian military operations have often taken a high toll on civilians. What does that portend in Ukraine?
Chelsea Football Club's uncertain future
Thursday, March 10, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Rory Smith of The New York Times about the frozen assets of Russian oligarch and Chelsea Football Club team owner Roman Abramovich.
State Department spokesperson on the U.S.' efforts to counter Russia's messaging
Thursday, March 10, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department, who says Russia is accusing U.S. and Ukraine of preparing biological weapons.
The child tax credit was a lifeline. 2 months after it ended, families are struggling
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Payments from the child tax credit were closing the gaps on child hunger and poverty. But Congress failed to renew it. Now families who need it most have already slipped back into financial trouble.
A no-fly zone isn't what Ukraine needs, says former U.S. NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with former U.S. NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder about the implications of imposing a no-fly zone in Ukraine in response to the growing humanitarian crisis.
Putin has threatened nuclear action. Here's what Russia is actually capable of
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, what we know about Russia's nuclear stockpile and capabilities.
Doctors Without Borders describes declining situation in Mariupol, Ukraine
Monday, March 07, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Alex Wade at Doctors Without Borders about the humanitarian crisis in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Doctors' worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true
Monday, February 28, 2022
It's been six months since Texas passed a law banning almost all abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Doctors and patients are feeling frustrated as they navigate the new legal environment.
'What My Bones Know' is Stephanie Foo's memoir on living with complex PTSD
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sarah McCammon speaks with author and journalist Stephanie Foo about her new book, "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma."
'Finding Fellowship' depicts 3 racially-segregated Methodist churches coming together
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sarah McCammon speaks with filmmaker Jason Green about his new documentary "Finding Fellowship," which tells the story of how three racially segregated churches in rural Maryland merged.
Ukrainians continue to flee to neighboring countries
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sarah McCammon talks to writer Kateryna Babkina about making her way to the Polish border from her home in Kyiv after Russia's attack.
Co-chair of Senate Ukraine Caucus calls for stricter sanctions against Russia
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sarah McCammon asks Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the crisis in Ukraine and the American government's response.
Beyoncé collaborator Warsan Shire releases her first full collection of poetry
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Warsan Shire's poetry rocketed into public view when she collaborated with Beyoncé on the visual album "Lemonade." Sarah McCammon asks Shire about her first full collection of poetry.
Sasami finds catharsis in nu-metal on her new album 'Squeeze'
Sunday, February 27, 2022
In her new album, 'Squeeze,' Sasami invites listeners to process their rage and disillusionment as a way to bring them closer to healing.
Analyzing the state of Russia's military
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sarah McCammon speaks with CNA Research Program Director Michael Kofman about Russia's military strategy and capability in Ukraine.
Samantha Bee brings us a 7th season of comedy and current events in 'Full Frontal'
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Sarah McCammon speaks with comedian Samantha Bee about the seventh season of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," which airs on TBS.
Buckingham Palace removes Prince Andrew's titles in wake of sexual assault lawsuit
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Sarah McCammon speaks to Sonia Sodha from 'The Guardian' about the sexual abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew and its impact on the institution of Britain's royal family.