Danielle Kurtzleben appears in the following:
Many Republicans on the campaign trail are shunning mainstream press
Friday, August 05, 2022
Republican candidates for public office are now commonly refusing to grant access to reporters from mainstream national news media, often speaking to friendly partisan press.
Kansans vote to keep abortion legal in the state, reject constitutional amendment
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
The first major abortion-related ballot initiative since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade has failed in Kansas. The amendment would have greatly tightened abortion laws in the state.
Kansas votes on amendment that could lead to tighter abortion laws
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Voters in Kansas are deciding Tuesday whether to amend the state's constitution and open the door to more restrictive abortion laws in the future.
The next battle over abortion rights is taking place in Kansas
Monday, August 01, 2022
Kansans vote Tuesday on a state constitutional amendment that could tighten abortion laws. It's the first voter contest over abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
The impact of the Jan. 6 hearings on American voters
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Nearly six in 10 Americans say they are paying at least some attention to the Jan. 6 hearings, according to a NPR-PBS NewsHour Marist poll. But a poll can't fully capture how people are reacting.
Democrats face hard truths on abortion rights in Wisconsin midterm races
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Democrats in Wisconsin are hoping to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and reelect Gov. Tony Evers. But even if they win, it might not translate to much action on abortion rights.
Midterm elections will only go so far in ensuring policy gains for abortion rights
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Wisconsin's statewide races this year highlight a tough truth for Democrats about abortion rights: even if they score some hard-fought wins, actual policy gains still may not come.
Piano performances terrify me, but I can stomach playing in the background
Monday, July 11, 2022
I'm into piano, but it's also my frenemy. When I get frustrated with something I'm trying to learn, we stop talking for months. But then I hear a pop song and my brain leaps to how I would play it.
Frustration at Biden and other Democrats grows among abortion-rights supporters
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
While abortion-rights supporters have focused their anger at the Supreme Court, but there was plenty aimed at Democrats who they feel let them down.
Many abortion rights supporters are frustrated with Democrats
Monday, June 27, 2022
Many who support abortion rights say they have already been voting and that Democrats haven't prioritized protecting abortion rights.
What to watch, read and listen to this weekend
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.
How Congress responds to Roe decision may affect which party gets control in November
Friday, June 24, 2022
The Supreme Court's abortion decision raises big questions around whether Congress will respond and how it could affect the campaign for control this November.
Ikea provides yet another service to the world: a catalog of baby names
Saturday, June 18, 2022
IKEA Norway released a list of 800 names of its products that parents may wish to use to name their children. It comes in the midst of a pandemic baby boom in Nordic countries.
Cooper Raiff wrote and directed 'Cha Chat Real Smooth.' He's also the party starter
Saturday, June 18, 2022
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with writer, actor and director Cooper Raiff about his new film, "Cha Cha Real Smooth," about a college graduate who becomes a "party starter."
Saturday sports: Golden State claims championships; Sue Bird retires
Saturday, June 18, 2022
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NBA championship, WNBA legend Sue Bird's retirement and the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
Two economists tell us what we know about rising inflation and the economy right now
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Two economists, Tara Sinclair and Justin Wolfers, speak with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben about what's causing inflation and how likely is it that a recession is coming.
The northern half of Yellowstone National Park may remain closed the rest of the year
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Catastrophic damage by flooding earlier this week in Yellowstone National Park likely means that the northern half of the park will remain closed the rest of the year.
Ellyn Gaydos tracks her life in 'Pig Years'
Saturday, June 18, 2022
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with author Ellyn Gaydos about her memoir "Pig Years," which documents the joys and sorrows of working on a small farm.
Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm.
A House Democrat's anti-abortion stance could cost him a seat
Sunday, May 22, 2022
The only self-identified "pro-life" Democrat in the House is facing a primary runoff challenge in south Texas. The race is one test of whether the party has room for people against abortion rights.