Juana Summers
Stories
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Politics
4 takeaways from the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy's run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet.
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Politics
Republican strategist weighs in on what comes next after McCarthy ouster
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about the U.S. House vote to remove California Congressman Kevin McCarthy has speaker.
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Politics
This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements
Florida Senator Marco Rubio says the U.S. has lost focus over the last 20 to 30 years and economic policies need to be geared towards creating stable work for families.
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National
Illinois just eliminated cash bail. One lawyer says other states should follow
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Civil Rights Corps founder Alec Karakatsanis about the movement to eliminate cash bail on a national level, after Illinois abolished cash bail this week.
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Environment
California's big oil lawsuit is a 'huge deal,' Center for Climate Integrity head says
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Wiles, president of the Center for Climate Integrity, about California's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for worsening climate change.
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Technology
Inside the making of 'Starfield' — one of the biggest stories ever told
Starfield's story shoots for the stars. How much players like it will have big consequences here on Earth.
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National
Sasheer Zamata's new special is an unapologetic ode to women... and witches
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata about her comedy special The First Woman.
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Arts & Life
The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires
The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?
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Arts & Life
In 'Red, White & Royal Blue,' a director centers true queer intimacy on screen
When Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.
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Environment
Amid a water crisis, Arizona is using lots of it to grow alfalfa to export overseas
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Reveal reporter Nathan Halverson about Arizona's investment in a major land deal that effectively ships the state's limited water supply overseas in the form of hay.