Democratic National Convention Previews With Brian Lehrer

We look ahead to each night of the Democratic convention nights with WNYC’s one-hour previews. Hosted by Brian Lehrer, we talk with listeners and callers all over the country, with special ear to the swing states. Guests will include: newsmakers from the conventions, reporters from stations including WAMU and national political analysts.


Arts & Culture

NPR

Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.

Food

WAMU 88.5

After Four Years Of Fighting, D.C. Council Approves New Rules For Food Trucks

The new rules create a long-awaited regulatory framework for what has become a popular and industry made up of over 150 food trucks.

Politics

NPR

IRS Staffer: "What I Did Was Not Targeting"

More interview transcripts from the IRS investigation are released but there's still no evidence of a direct connection to the White House.

Technology

NPR

U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady

Profits for the nation's carmakers are on the rise, but after years of doing more with less, higher profits are unlikely to translate into significant numbers of new jobs. There are eight fewer plants and hundreds of thousands fewer workers in the industry than before the Great Recession.