Diane Rehm

The 2018 midterm elections kicked off this week with primary voting in Texas. Many predict big gains for the Democrats in November, fueled by grassroots efforts across the country. But some analysts wonder if this energy can translate to a healthier Democratic Party. Chris Goldberg. Tuesday's primary in ...

Scientist Steve Simpson uses a multi-directional hydrophone to record the sounds of the coral reef. Scientists have recently discovered that many fish on the reef rely on sound at key stages in their life - and that man-made noise is interfering with this. courtesy AMC Networks. At last week's Conservative ...

Actually, by the time you read this, I should be able to speak a bit more audibly, but who knows? I've been diagnosed with what NPR listeners call “Diane Rehm disease,” or what is actually called spasmodic dysphonia. It's a neurological disability that literally grabs you by the throat, and is just as much fun ...

There has been much tough talk about using force against North Korea. But what would that actually look like, and what would that mean for the U.S. and the Korean Peninsula? Yochi Dreazen, foreign editor at Vox, argues it is critical to ask these questions in order for the country to plan a way forward.

On Monday the Dow Jones had an historic plunge after more than a year of steady growth. Volatility continued throughout the week. FLICKR USER Thomas Hawk. It is often said that the stock market is not the “real” economy. But for many, this week's historic sell off begged the question, how healthy is the ...

Then, in the fall of 2016, the noted NPR radio host Diane Rehm announced her retirement from the popular morning show bearing her name. Mr. Johnson was chosen to bring a fresh voice — and younger listeners — to the prime morning time slot. He began in January 2017. “I cannot fill Diane Rehm's ...

A year after President Trump's inauguration, Diane talks with a panel of top political analysts about how the country has changed since his election, and what's ahead for the White House, Congress and voters in 2018. Tune in this Friday, January 19 at 1 p.m. and again Sunday, January 21 at 7 p.m. for this ...

Tom Hanks plays Ben Bradlee in the new film "The Post" and has recently released his first book of short stories, "Uncommon Type." Austin Hargrave. One of President Trump's lawyers has asserted that as the country's chief law enforcement officer, the president can not be charged with obstruction of ...

We've had a great start to our podcast, “On My Mind.” You've all been such terrific responders, giving us good feedback and suggestions. Now with the heat of summer on us, we're going to take a break. During August, we'll recommend some programs from the archives of the Diane Rehm Show, which you ...