Connor Donevan

How Trump's wartime rhetoric differs from past presidents and why that matters

Connor Donevan, Scott Detrow, Mallory Yu

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with presidential historian Barbara Perry about how President Trump's wartime rhetoric fits into the history of the presidency.
A 24-karat gold Trump coin is approved for the U.S. Mint. Here's why that's unusual

Scott Detrow, Connor Donevan, Sami Yenigun, Patrick Jarenwattananon

The U.S. Mint is set to produce a gold coin featuring an image of President Trump. Caroline Turco, a curator at the Money Museum, says it's a sharp break with tradition that sends a message.
As the Iran war continues, what are the potential off-ramps for Trump?

Ailsa Chang, Connor Donevan, Tinbete Ermyas

The Trump administration says the Iran war will end when the president decides. Thomas Wright of the Brookings Institution argues that's easier said than done.
Who will succeed Khamenei?

Connor Donevan, Scott Detrow, Courtney Dorning

Iran's supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.
How long until AI takes your job?

Connor Donevan, Scott Detrow, Courtney Dorning

Recent breakthroughs have accelerated worries that AI may soon replace humans in the workforce on a massive scale. Two experts talk through how and whether that could happen.
House Oversight Committee member talks about emails that appear to tie Epstein to Trump

Alejandra Marquez Janse, Scott Detrow, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Connor Donevan

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee, about newly-public emails that appear to tie Jeffrey Epstein to President Trump.
How Philly is solving a lot more homicides

Ailsa Chang, Connor Donevan, Patrick Jarenwattananon

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ellie Rushing, crime reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer, on how a drop in violent crime and new technology is leading to a high homicide clearance rate.