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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer William Cohan, author of "Power Failure," on the history of General Electric, once one of America's largest companies. It finished a series of spin-offs this week.

Daniel Okrent, author of The Guarded Gate, draws a parallel between the eugenics movement, which helped shape U.S. immigration in the early 20th century, and President Trump's hard-line stance today.

Scott Simon speaks with Claire Cottrill who performs as Clairo, about her new album, "Sling."

Do the glasses make the man? Four years ago, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential run was derailed by one word — oops. He admits now he wasn't healthy then, and he's trying to make up for it.

Ilia Malinin, 19, made history over the weekend, after landing six quadruple jumps to take the figure skating world championship title.

Greta Lee stars in the new movie Past Lives. She talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about the film and the ways language and identity are intertwined.

The president and first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. President Trump's schedule has been packed over the past week, including the debate with Joe Biden on Tuesday.

Is the 76-year-old former vice president too much a man of the last century? His basic vulnerability is being cast as a candidate of the past in a party selling itself as the party of the future.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Josh Gondelman about incorporating the coronavirus pandemic into sets as comedy clubs open up.

Ryan Routh, the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt, has a colored digital footprint. The former Trump supporter showed a strong interest in Ukraine. And, the battle of Fox News.