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Listeners tell NPR what they are doing to help move issues along that have been stymied by minority rule.

Listeners tell NPR about issues they think are supported by a majority of people yet can't seem to get through the legislative process.

Stanford University professor Jonathan Gienapp tells NPR's Michel Martin if there are constitutional fixes.

Americans largely agree — at least on some basic ideas when it comes to some of our most controversial issues. Yet solutions have been stalled in Congress — sometimes for decades. We explore why.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with professor Corey Robin about how minority rule works within institutions and if there are any possible solutions.

We've heard examples of how Republicans have wielded disproportionate power compared to their share of the vote. But what about the Democrats?

Throughline hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei explore the history of the filibuster and how it impacts American legislation and politics.

The singer, who declined to perform in 2019 out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline February's show.

"I'm never flabbergasted," the legendary songwriter said after being presented with the National Humanities Medal, "but I'm flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award."

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record at the Berlin Marathon. He hugged his trainer, posed for photos and waved his country's flag before the next runner crossed the finish line.