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Michael Abels, Composer Of Jordan Peele's 'Us', Balances Terror With Empathy

By Tim Greiving • 27 minutes ago

Get Out may have been Michael Abels' first film score, but he's always known what makes music scary. "I actually have a memory of hearing 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' by Edvard Grieg when I was in a crib," Abels says, laughing. "And that piece terrified me."

Trump Responds To Findings In The Special Counsel's Report

By editor • 27 minutes ago

President Trump talked with reporters Sunday as he prepared to return from Florida to the White House, calling the Robert Mueller investigation "an illegal take-down that failed."

Mueller Report Is Out. Time For Republicans And Democrats To Comment

By editor • 27 minutes ago

David Greene talks to conservative radio talk show host Chris Buskirk and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about what's next for both parties, now that the Mueller report has been released.

Many Americans Would Like The Full Mueller Report To Be Made Public

By editor • 27 minutes ago

We wanted to know what people think now that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is concluded. We hear from voters from different parts of the country.

&More (Chill Moody & Donn T): Tiny Desk Concert

By Bob Boilen • 30 minutes ago

I had a surprise for Chill Moody when he arrived at the Tiny Desk: a concealed strawberry shortcake (his favorite) for his 34th birthday. His musical partners, singer Donn T and the rest of his Philly crew known as &More, all brought out the cake and candles, sharing in the celebration. It was a fitting moment to have between the group's performance of inspirational songs. &More's music is often about the experience of being black in America, blending hip-hop and R&B with a motivational message and a Philadelphia flair.

Next Steps And Big Unanswered Questions As The Nation Moves Into Post-Mueller Era

By Philip Ewing • 30 minutes ago

Special counsel Robert Mueller's work is done, but the Russia imbroglio likely has a few more encores before the curtain closes.

Attorney General William Barr notified Congress on Sunday of a huge milestone in the saga: Mueller has submitted a report that did not find that President Trump's campaign conspired with the Russians who interfered in the 2016 election.

Congress Responds To Summarized Mueller Report

By Scott Detrow • 9 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And we're joined now by NPR congressional correspondent Scott Detrow. Scott, thank you so much for being here.

SCOTT DETROW, BYLINE: Hey. Good evening.

MARTIN: What sort of reaction are we hearing from Capitol Hill?

GOP Rep. Chris Stewart Reacts To Conclusion Of Mueller Report

By editor • 9 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And Congressman Chris Stewart is with us now. He is a Republican. He represents the 2nd District of Utah, and he serves on the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, welcome. Thank you so much for joining us.

CHRIS STEWART: Good evening.

Republican Party Official Reacts To Mueller Conclusions

By editor • 10 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And Congressman Chris Stewart is with us now. He is a Republican. He represents the 2nd District of Utah, and he serves on the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, welcome. Thank you so much for joining us.

CHRIS STEWART: Good evening.

The Legal Implications Of AG Barr's Mueller Report Summary

By editor • 10 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And Congressman Chris Stewart is with us now. He is a Republican. He represents the 2nd District of Utah, and he serves on the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, welcome. Thank you so much for joining us.

CHRIS STEWART: Good evening.