OK Boomer and the Generational Divide

Those two words have become the latest catchphrase for a younger generation expressing its frustration with their older counterparts. 

Democrats Win Control In Kentucky

Andy Bashear won a tight vote against opponent incumbent Republican Matt Bevin.

Mississippi Gubernatorial Race Highlights a Jim Crow-Era Electoral Law

A tight gubernatorial race Mississippi ignites a conversation about the states electoral process.

Are 'Opportunity Zone' Tax Breaks a Giveaway For the Rich?

Roughly 12 percent of census tracts around the country are being reclassified as opportunity zones, including almost all of Puerto Rico. 

How Swing State Unemployment Numbers May Help Us Understand 2020

Is the pendulum beginning to swing towards a rise in unemployment?

New HBO Documentary Highlights the 85 Year Legacy of the Apollo Theater

The famous Harlem theater and its amateur night was the gateway for some of the country's greatest musicians and comedians. 

A Shakeup on America's Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management plans to move its headquarters from Washington, DC to Grand Junction, Colorado.

California Wildfires are Contained, but Air Pollution Lingers

After the California fires, dangerous conditions continue to pose a health hazard, particularly in the form of air pollution.

Can Breathalyzers Actually Make People Safer?

A look at how breathalyzers in cars factor into efforts to curb the high numbers of DUIs in the U.S. today.

Georgia's Voter Purges Raise Voter Suppression Concerns

State officials announced they will purge more than 300,000 names from voter rolls.

How Big Business Killed Deadspin

An editorial decision to "stick to sports" turned into mass exodus at Deadspin, leaving the popular site with no staff remaining.  

'Harriet' Attempts to Capture the Life of an American Icon

'Harriet' is the first Hollywood feature film to center around the life of Harriet Tubman. But the casting of British actress Cynthia Erivo as Tubman has generated controversy.

How California's Housing Crisis is Worsening Wildfire Damage

Developers are building cheaper housing on land prone to wildfire damage.

A Temporary Ban to Trump's Health Care Requirements for Immigrants

A judge issued a temporary ban on a Trump administration immigration policy, which would have required immigrants to prove they have health insurance, or the ability to afford it.

The rocketing cost of prescription drug prices makes the burdensome healthcare landscape more difficult to navigate for the millions of Americans that rely on a prescription. One thing that voters, regardless of party, have agreed on is that the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. is way too high. Americans spend significantly more on prescription drugs when compared to any other country. But, why? Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Politics with Amy Walter to discuss her work in Washington on reducing the cost of prescription drugs.

Sarah Kliff of The New York Times and Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post join us to discuss why there's been such little movement on this subject, even though there's broad support for reform. Finally, Nick Fandos, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times, joins us to discuss the House's vote to authorize a resolution to establish the next phase of the impeachment inquiry. 

Is There a Rift Between Trump and the Military?

This week, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman testified before Congress about his concerns that President Trump pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden.

The Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work

The push for decriminalization is gaining national attention, with proposed legislation on the line.

Boeing's CEO Finally Answers to Lawmakers

Lawmakers have been holding hearings for months to get to the bottom of what went wrong.

How Right-Wing Industry Leaders are Re-Shaping the Interior Department 

Industry leaders proposed a plan to commercialize camping grounds and raise the entrance fees.

Understanding the Key Witnesses in the Impeachment Investigation

Testifying in the inquiry can mean taking on big risks and incurring high costs. 

The Bravery of Journalists in Ukraine

Ukraine can be a difficult place for journalists. Journalists Nastya Stanko and Anna Babinets share their experiences covering crime, corruption, and war in the country. 

Panel Decides Some Chimps Won't Be Moved to Sanctuary

Though research on the endangered animals has been banned, a panel of veterinarians decided that some chimpanzees will have to retire in labs.

Honduran Mother Wins Asylum Case. Will her Daughter, Who was Deported, Be Able to Come to the U.S.?

In March, WNYC's Beth Fertig brought us the story of Ana and Susan. We hear news of Ana's asylum win.

Americans are Losing Faith in the Government and Democracy 

Studies show that more Americans are saying they distrust the government and in extreme cases would consider an alternative to democracy.