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Democracy Is 'Strained' But Not 'Broken,' Former President Obama Tells 'Fresh Air'
In his first interview with Terry Gross, Obama talks about what he misses most about being president and reflects on the turmoil of the Trump White House. Obama's new memoir is 'A Promised Land.'
How Protecting Voter Safety With Mail-In Ballots Became A Partisan Issue
In her New York Times Magazine article, Emily Bazelon says it's estimated that it would take $4 billion to properly run the election in November; Congress has allocated only $400 million.
'Geography of Risk' Calculates Who Pays When A Storm Comes To Shore
Journalist Gilbert Gaul says federal subsidies encourage developers to keep building on the coasts — despite accelerating and increasing risks from climate change.
Reporters Say Members Of Congress Are 'Obsessed' With Getting Re-Elected
Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, who cover Congress for Politico, discuss the power dynamics of Capitol Hill during the Trump Presidency. Their new book is The Hill To Die On.
'Combative, Tribal, Angry': Newt Gingrich Set The Stage For Trump, Journalist Says
Partisan combat has always been a part of American politics, but Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins traces many of the extreme tactics used today to one man: former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Is The Supreme Court The 'Most Dangerous Branch' Of Government?
Author David A. Kaplan warns that the court is becoming increasingly polarized — and influential: "Why should nine unelected, unaccountable judges dictate so much policy in the country?"
'Fresh Air' Remembers Sen. John McCain
The former prisoner of war, who died Saturday, told Terry Gross: "My experiences have made me so appreciative of the opportunities that I've been given." Originally broadcast in 2000 and 2005.