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Student Debt Forgiveness Sounds Good. What Might Happen If The Government Did It?

It could boost the economy, but experts say that not all plans to wipe out student debt increase racial and economic equity.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks at an event in February in North Las Vegas, Nev., while campaigning for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Cory Booker Wants To Block Use Of Census Citizenship Data To Draw Voting Districts

The Democratic senator and presidential hopeful is introducing a bill to prevent a transformation of the redistricting process that he says could give Republicans a political advantage.

Vocalist and composer iLe is one of the artists featured on this week's Podcast Extra.

iLe And Making Movies Discuss Music, Activism And Mixing The Two

The former Calle 13 vocalist and the roqueros from Kansas City discuss their new albums and how they channel their passions about the world into music.

Women's National Soccer Team Celebrates In New York City

New York City welcomes the U.S. women's national soccer team after their World Cup win with a ticker tape parade on Wednesday.

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday proposing to change how kidney disease is treated in the United States. It encourages in-home dialysis and more kidney donations.

Trump Administration Announces Plans To Shake Up The Kidney Care Industry

President Trump has signed an executive order pushing for sweeping changes in the way kidney disease is treated.

The Famous Big 5 Personality Test Might Not Reveal The True You

The survey gauges people on five traits. It's used to screen applicants for jobs and predict earning potential. But its accuracy may depend on whether you live in a rich country or a poor country.

ODE Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit In Support Of Students With Disabilities

A lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Education alleges the state is failing students with disabilities by not providing families with adequate…

Debbie Baker, who taught in public schools near Tulsa, Okla., had nearly $76,000 in student loans that she thought would be forgiven but weren't. She was told she didn't qualify because she had the wrong type of loan.

Broken Promises: Teachers Sue U.S. Over Student Loans That Weren't Forgiven

One of the biggest U.S. teachers unions is suing the Department of Education, alleging a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers violates federal law and the Constitution.

Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski at Justice Department headquarters. He oversees more than 600 prosecutors and the others who work in the criminal division.

Opioids, El Chapo, Ransomware And Mueller: 1 Year Atop DOJ's Criminal Division

Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski kept clear of the special counsel investigation and stepped up enforcement to fight the addiction epidemic — and says more of that is coming.

Ask Cokie: Executive Orders

President Trump says he's considering using an executive order to get a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listeners' questions.

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