Produced by NPR in Washington, D.C., Morning Edition draws on reporting from correspondents based in 13 countries around the world, and producers and reporters in 19 locations in the U.S. Their reporting is supplemented by NPR member station reporters across the country and a strong corps of independent producers and reporters in the public radio system.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees.
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The South Korean president tried but failed to impose martial law this week, putting the nation's democratic institutions to a severe test. The impeachment vote is expected on Saturday.
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Rebel insurgents swept into Hama as the Syrian army withdrew. The move puts the rebel fighters even closer to the Syrian capitol Damascus, and deals another blow to President Bashar Assad.
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Today is the last day for Morning Edition's Executive Producer Erika Aguilar. Hosts Leila Fadel and Michel Martin are joined by Steve Inskeep and A Martinez to wish her well.
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In this week's StoryCorps, two friends recall a harrowing ski trip in the Colorado mountains.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to "drill, baby, drill." But presidents don't decide how much oil gets drilled in the U.S. — oil companies do. And they might have reasons to hold back.
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Officials in New York City are close to approving zoning changes that could increase the amount of housing available. How will this impact housing availability and access?
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For decades we've been told to "reduce, recycle and reuse" to help the environment. But some experts say when it comes to plastic, we might want to hold off reusing plastic food packaging.
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In Syria, government forces retreat as rebels capture key cities. The rebels' stunning advance raises questions about the survival of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
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The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson triggered a deluge of painful stories about health care denials on social media. -
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency.
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After 149 shows - across five continents, Taylor Swift will wrap up her Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada, over the weekend — after nearly two years on the road.
Every weekday for over three decades, Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.
A bi-coastal, 24-hour news operation, Morning Edition is hosted by Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel, Rachel Martin and A Martínez. These hosts often get out from behind the anchor desk and travel around the world to report on the news firsthand.
Produced and distributed by NPR in Washington, D.C., Morning Edition draws on reporting from correspondents based around the world, and producers and reporters in locations in the United States. This reporting is supplemented by NPR Member Station reporters across the country as well as independent producers and reporters throughout the public radio system.
Since its debut on November 5, 1979, Morning Edition has garnered broadcasting's highest honors, including the George Foster Peabody Award and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.