John Ketchum
Stories
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Sen. Ron Johnson says House Megabill 'Has no chance of passing'
Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said President Trump's domestic policy bill – which narrowly passed the House – will not pass the Senate in its current form.
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As Ukraine war drags on, what does Russian President Vladimir Putin want?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, professor emeritus at Georgetown University, about what motivates Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue.
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What happened at last night's American Music Awards
Musical icons, legends and ingenues graced Las Vegas Monday for the 2025 American Music Awards. The AMAs are the largest fan-voted music awards show, featuring performances and some viral moments.
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Jaguar conservation effort arms ranchers with cameras -- and pays them for photos
The U.S. needs more jaguars. One organization has a unique approach to making that happen, as Vox environmental correspondent Benji Jones explains.
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With 'Lethal,' Rico Nasty proves no one can put her in a box
The rapper Rico Nasty is known for her genre bending style. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with her about staying true to yourself, not being boxed in, and her new album Lethal.
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Doors singer Jim Morrison's bust recovered in France
A decades-old mystery involving Jim Morrison of The Doors has been (somewhat) solved. The singer's bust was stolen from a Paris cemetery in the 1980s. Authorities have found it in a separate probe.
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Democrats face questions on Biden's decline
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, about the challenges ahead for Democrats as they face scrutiny about transparency surrounding Biden's health.
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Pete Rose has been reinstated by the MLB — meaning he's eligible for the Hall of Fame
Pete Rose was banned from the MLB for life in 1989 for betting on games as a manager and player, essentially dashing any hopes of him making it into the Hall of Fame. Now, his ban has been lifted.
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How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?
The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
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Are this year's NBA playoffs more physical?
As the second round of the NBA playoffs continue, some coaches have complained about heightened intensity, saying referees have been letting calls slide. We ask David Dennis Jr. of ESPN's andscape about the validity of those gripes during the playoffs--