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The latest installment of NPR's new history podcast examines the persistence of conspiracy theories in American political life, and how they're fueled by real life events in the past.

Democrats struggle to deal with one of their own accused of anti-Semitism. Efforts to rebuke Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota stalled. Defenders say the rebuke should address other forms of bigotry too.

MIT's online magazine suggested hipsters look alike. The New York Daily News reports one man demanded his photo be removed from the article. Turns out, it wasn't him — proving hipsters look alike.

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, the Democratic presidential candidate explains why he thinks consensus around generally progressive ideas and "courageous empathy" are viable goals in 2020.

A stray dog joined a mountain climbing expedition in Nepal and made it to the summit. And, then there's the stray dog that got excited about passing sled dog teams in Alaska's Iditarod race.

Socialism has re-entered the political debate this year. Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about socialism.

The Chinese telecom manufacturer argues Congress violated the U.S. Constitution when it singled out Huawei without a trial. The U.S. has warned that Huawei gear might spy on Americans for China.

Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about the rise of apprehensions of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the conversation.

Record numbers of families are at the U.S.-Mexico border asking for asylum. The migrants have moved east from Tijuana, Mexico, and thousands are waiting south of El Paso, Texas, to cross the border.

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff about testimony by Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney, before the House Intelligence Committee. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the topic.