Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep appears in the following:

News Brief: Mueller Report, Democracy Protests In Sudan

Friday, April 19, 2019

After two years of investigating, the findings of the special counsel's probe into Russian election interference has been made public. And, the ouster of Sudan's president has not quelled protesters.

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Redacted Mueller Report Released; Congress, Trump React

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Attorney General William Barr told the nation that while Russians did seek to disrupt the 2016 election, they did it on their own. The 448-page redacted Mueller report was released on Thursday.

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Congress Awaits Release Of Mueller's Report On Russian Interference In 2016 Election

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Attorney General William Barr is expected to hold a press conference at the Department of Justice just ahead of the release of a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.

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News Brief: Mueller Report, North Korea, Brain Tests On Dead Pigs

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The redacted version of the Mueller report is released Thursday. North Korea announces it has tested a new "tactical guided weapon." Scientists have restored some function in the brains of dead pigs.

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News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

France vows to rebuild the fire-ravaged cathedral. The Trump administration again moves to discourage migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. Indonesians vote to elect a new president.

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News Brief: Notre Dame Fire, Democrats' Tax Returns, Measles Outbreak

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The French are hopeful they can save the cathedral, which has stood for eight centuries. Democratic presidential contenders are releasing their tax returns. Data show U.S. measles cases are surging.

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News Brief: Sanctuary Cities, Rep. Ilhan Omar, 'Game Of Thrones'

Monday, April 15, 2019

Trump administration considers sending migrants to sanctuary cities. Rep. Omar says she's seen a spike in death threats since Trump tweeted a video of her. HBO begins Game of Thrones final season.

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News Brief: Southern Border, New Chicago Mayor, Democrats' Fundraising

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

The border remains open and the rate of migrant apprehensions isn't slowing. Chicago elects its first African-American female mayor. Democratic presidential candidates release fundraising details.

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News Brief: Security Clearances, Southern Border, F-35 Fighter Jet

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

A whistleblower claims White House overturned 25 denied security clearances. How big a hit would the U.S. economy take if the southern border closes? And, the latest U.S. and Turkey dispute.

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From A Piano Virtuoso, An Album For Beginners

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Steve Inskeep speaks with superstar pianist Lang Lang about his new album, Piano Book, a reexamination of the classical music repertory he learned as child.

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News Brief: Border Crisis, Joe Biden, 2020 Census

Monday, April 01, 2019

The U.S. threatens to withhold aid to countries responsible for migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Former Vice President Biden faces allegations of misconduct. And, the Census begins in a year.

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'Love Your Enemies' ... And Maaaybe You'll Get Them To Agree With You

Monday, April 01, 2019

Arthur Brooks says that even if you're sure someone's lying, calling that person a liar won't help your case. His book describes "how decent people can save America from the culture of contempt."

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News Brief: Southern Border Crisis, Medicaid, Brexit Latest

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Homeland Security warns the southern border is at a breaking point. A judge again blocks states' work requirements for Medicaid. Theresa May agrees to quit if Brexit deal passes in U.K. parliament.

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FDA's Gottlieb: More Kids Vaping 'Changes The Equation' For E-Cig Regulation

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb talks about his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. He's set to leave his post next month.

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What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power.

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News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit

Friday, March 22, 2019

U.S. backs Israel's claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. House panel investigates whether Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violated federal record-keeping policies. EU agrees to delay Brexit.

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Reviewing Political Conversations In Our Series 'Opening Arguments'

Friday, March 22, 2019

NPR's Morning Edition has begun speaking to 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in a series of conversations to explore their core campaign messages. We listen back to some of those exchanges.

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News Brief: Gun Ban, Trump Criticizes McCain, Fentanyl Deaths

Thursday, March 21, 2019

New Zealand bans weapons like those used in last week's attacks. President Trump continues to criticize John McCain, even though he's deceased. New data paints a dark picture of the opioid epidemic.

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Trump Heads To Ohio, A Key Election-Year State

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

On Wednesday President Trump heads to Ohio, a state where he promised residents that industrial jobs would come back. He is lashing out on social media after a high-profile auto plant closed there.

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News Brief: Trump's FAA Pick, Clergy Abuse Suit, Disney-Fox Deal

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Trump picked former Delta Air Lines executive Stephen Dickson to lead the FAA. West Virginia lawsuit accuses Catholic dioceses of covering up clergy sex abuse. And, Disney acquires 21st Century Fox.

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