Analysis

With Cruz Out Of The GOP Race, Will His Supporters Back Trump?

One of Ted Cruz's most important constituencies in the contest for the presidential nomination was religious conservatives. Rachel Martin talks to Ron Johnson, head of the Indiana Pastors Alliance.

With Cruz Out Of The GOP Race, Will His Supporters Back Trump?
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Indiana Primary: Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump Win; Ted Cruz Drops Out

Donald Trump won decisively on Tuesday. NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the GOP turning point. And, Rachel Martin talks to Democratic pollster Margie Omero and Republican pollster Jim Hobart.

Indiana Primary: Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump Win; Ted Cruz Drops Out
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Expert Doubts Trump's Pledge Of A More Consistent Foreign Policy

GOP front-runner Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. Richard Fontaine, a former adviser to Senator John McCain, talks to Steve Inskeep about Trump's speech.

Expert Doubts Trump's Pledge Of A More Consistent Foreign Policy
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Toyota cars for sale are parked at a dealership in Danvers, Mass. Federal Reserve policymakers left rates unchanged Wednesday, which should keep down the costs of car loans and other borrowing.

Toyota cars for sale are parked at a dealership in Danvers, Mass. Federal Reserve policymakers left rates unchanged Wednesday, which should keep down the costs of car loans and other borrowing. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Want To Remodel? Buy A Car? You Still Have Time To Get A Cheap Loan

Fed policymakers are seeing more risks that could derail the U.S. economy. For example, China's growth is slow and our energy sector is weak. So the Fed chose Wednesday to keep interest rates low.

Sports

Even Though It's April, Sports Headlines Scream Football

With the NFL draft and 2 quarterbacks in court, football proves it can make news year round, and not always for the right reasons. Our commentator says football, not baseball, is our national pastime.

Even Though It's April, Sports Headlines Scream Football
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This Week In Politics: 5 States Hold Primaries On Tuesday

There are primaries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and Robert Costa of The Washington Post.

This Week In Politics: 5 States Hold Primaries On Tuesday
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A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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A Nation Engaged

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle
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Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In On New York's Democratic Primary

Hillary Clinton stopped Bernie Sanders' winning streak by capturing New York's Democratic primary. For insight into the results, David Greene talks to civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton.

Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In On New York's Democratic Primary
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A Chinese worker checks part of a car at the production line of France's Renault and China's Dongfeng Group factory in February.

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A Nation Engaged

China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.

China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals
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Politics In The News: Female Voters And The 2016 Election

David Greene talks to columnist and NPR commentator Cokie Roberts and demographer Bill Frey of the Brookings Institution, about how female voters may shift the presidential election.

Politics In The News: Female Voters And The 2016 Election
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Activists hold a rally to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement in front of the White House on Feb. 3. Trade has become a key issue in the U.S. presidential campaign.

Activists hold a rally to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement in front of the White House on Feb. 3. Trade has become a key issue in the U.S. presidential campaign. Olivier Douliery/Getty Images hide caption

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A Nation Engaged

Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why

Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.

Politics In The News: Rocky Weekend For Presidential Front-Runners

Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and NPR commentator Cokie Roberts and Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker about the weekend's primary caucuses and other political developments.

Politics In The News: Rocky Weekend For Presidential Front-Runners
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Politics

Wis. Voters Deviate From Front-Runner Tradition; Elect Underdogs

Tamara Keith has the Democrats perspective; Sarah McCammon the Republicans. Democratic pollster Margie Omero of Purple Strategies and GOP pollster Neil Newhouse of Public Opinion Strategies weigh in.

Wis. Voters Deviate From Front-Runner Tradition; Elect Underdogs
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Politics

Will Wis. Primary Wins Affect Contests In New York And Pennsylvania?

Mara Liasson has the results; Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio looks ahead to the N.Y. primary. Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College about the Pa. primary.

Will Wis. Primary Wins Affect Contests In New York And Pennsylvania?
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Politics

Polls Show Wisconsin Voters To Buck Trends, Vote For Sanders, Cruz

Barry Burden, director of the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, talks to Renee Montagne about which candidates students, unions, rural and urban voters support.

Polls Show Wisconsin Voters To Buck Trends, Vote For Sanders, Cruz
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Politics

Are Young Voters Altering Republican And Democratic Primary Races?

Renee Montagne talks to Kei Kawashima-Ginsburg of Tufts University about the impact young voters have been having in the primary elections, and what that might mean in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary.

Are Young Voters Altering Republican And Democratic Primary Races?
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Ingrid Vaca, originally of Bolivia, rallies for immigration reform after marching to the White House on Nov. 20, 2015 — the one-year anniversary of President Obama's announcement concerning Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Ingrid Vaca, originally of Bolivia, rallies for immigration reform after marching to the White House on Nov. 20, 2015 — the one-year anniversary of President Obama's announcement concerning Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Code Switch

How The Obama Presidency Has — Or Hasn't — Shaped Latino Identity: You Weighed In

Our most recent #NPRObamaEffect chat explored how — or whether — the Obama years have shaped how Latino communities and people across the country think about identity today.

People walk away from Brussels airport after Tuesday's terrorist attack. Analysts say the violence may reduce travel for a while but the industry should bounce back.

People walk away from Brussels airport after Tuesday's terrorist attack. Analysts say the violence may reduce travel for a while but the industry should bounce back. Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Once Again, Travel Is The Target — Can Airlines Keep Bouncing Back?

Airline officials say travelers get attacked because aviation "brings the world together and fosters greater understanding." They predict that after a period of disruption, air travel will rebound.

This still is from the first trailer for Nina, starring Zoe Saldana as singer Nina Simone. This image of Saldana in dark makeup and with a prosthetic nose helped reignite a controversy over skin color and casting.

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Code Switch

Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'

Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.