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Supporters cheer for President Trump during a campaign rally last week in Great Falls, Mont. Interviews with over 50 Republican voters show satisfaction with the president's accomplishments and enthusiasm about this year's election.

GOP Enthusiasm Fueled By Trump Could Undercut Democrats' Midterm Hopes

Interviews with more than 50 Republican voters in various states found many parts of the GOP coalition are feeling well-served and ready to defy Trump critics by showing up to vote in November.

Then-President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush play with confetti at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston. Bush went on to lose his bid for re-election to Bill Clinton.

What We All Forget (If We Ever Knew) About The Political Career of Bush 41

Even with a public figure this durable, many facets of the story fade with time. That's a pity, because the greater meaning of anyone's life is often contained in the things others forget.

Barbershop: The Media And The White House

The media has been grappling with how to cover an openly hostile White House that hasn't been reliable when it comes to the facts. Michel Martin speaks with The Washington Post's Paul Farhi, Daniel Dale of The Toronto Star, and former presidential speechwriter Mary Kate Cary.

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Bob Dole, joined by his daughter Robin, left, his wife Elizabeth and then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, right, attends a rally on Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in Washington.

The Best Day Of Bob Dole's Life In Politics, And I Was There

This week's Tales from the Trail is the second of a two-parter on one of the most interesting politicians I have covered over the years – Sen. Bob Dole,...

A few of the great books that our listeners recommend for summer reading.

Code Switch Book Club, Summer 2019

For this summer reading list, our listeners suggested a lot of great history, compelling fiction, a few memoirs — and Jane Austen, reimagined with brown people!

The idea of a national African American museum went back 100 years before its opening

The museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of legislation that funded it this week, but it can trace its origins back to Black veterans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War.

Hurricane Katrina forced changes at FEMA. Trump is rolling them back

The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.

Protesters gather outside of Trump Tower in New York City a day after FBI Director James Comey was fired by President Donald Trump.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

The controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey dominated the news this week. Guest host John Donvan and a panel of journalists discuss that and other happenings around the U.S., including the Texas governor's ban on sanctuary cities and how Shaquille O'Neal might do as a sheriff.

U.K. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks to the media following the Labour Party's Clause V meeting in London. The party's Manifesto for the 2017 General Election was leaked to the press ahead of the meeting to ratify it.

Friday News Roundup - International

France and South Korea have new presidents. And Russia's president? He’s been making time for some ice hockey. On the international edition of the Friday News Round Up, a panel of journalists joins guest host John Donvan to talk about those stories and more.

A picture of slain Mexican journalist Javier Valdez. Mexico ranks third in the world for the number of journalists killed, after Syria and Afghanistan, according to media rights group Reporters Without Borders.

Friday News Roundup - International

Turkey's president comes to Washington, but it's his bodyguards who leave a mark. Vladimir Putin says he can prove President Trump did not give secrets to Russia. And it's a pilgrimage of sorts as Donald Trump prepares to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican.

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