Congress expert Norman Ornstein on what the debate over the debt limit says about dysfunction in Congress, and his ideas for how to fix it.

Diane Rehm: On My Mind

What The Debt Limit Debate Says About Dysfunction In Congress

Trump impeachment witness Fiona Hill on what her own background says about this political moment, and why she thinks the greatest threat to American democracy now comes from within.

Fiona Hill: The U.S. Must Act To Avoid Russia-style Autocracy

Cities and states across the country are exploring reparations programs for Black Americans, but not all reparations advocates think it's the right approach. Diane talks to Mayor Daniel Biss of Evanston, Ill., and William Darity, Jr., and Kirsten Mullen, the co-authors of the book, "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century”

Tracking Local Reparations Efforts In The U.S.

The New Yorker's Evan Osnos traces the roots of divisions in the U.S. from 9/11 to January 6. His new book is "Wildland: The Making of America's Fury."

Tracing The Roots Of American Division From 9/11 to Jan. 6

Mandates, boosters and global supply. Georgetown University's Lawrence Gostin talks about what is legal -- and what might be most effective -- when it comes to getting Americans vaccinated.

Mandates, Boosters And America’s Ongoing Vaccination Problem

Recognizing the men and women on the front lines of America's longest wars. To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Diane talks to James Kitfield, author of the new book, "In The Company Of Heroes."

Recognizing Those On The Frontlines Of America’s Longest Wars

The Supreme Court's Texas abortion decision has shined a light on the justices' increasing reliance on a "shadow docket." Legal expert Stephen Vladeck on what that means for transparency and legitimacy at the nation's court.

The Texas Abortion Law And Concerns Over Transparency At The Supreme Court

Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock says the U.S. government misled the public about our failures in Afghanistan -- for years . His new book is titled "The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War."

How The U.S. Government Hid The Truth About Afghanistan

A conversation from the archives with singer, actor and producer Harry Belafonte. In 2003, he talked to Diane about his lifelong activism on behalf of civil and human rights, and his gratitude for the platform being a performer gave him.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Harry Belafonte

A conversation from the archives with Dr. Ralph Stanley, the singer and banjo player whose "mountain music" gave rise to bluegrass. Stanley joined Diane in October 2009. He died in 2016 at age 89.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Dr. Ralph Stanley

A conversation from The Diane Rehm Show archives with opera star Renée Fleming. In a 2004 interview, she explains how she developed her voice into what became known as the gold standard of the soprano sound.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Renée Fleming

A conversation from The Diane Rehm Show archives with pop and country super star Kenny Rogers. In a 2012 interview, he reflected on his challenging childhood, aging, and his 50 years in music.

From The Archves: A Conversation With Kenny Rogers

A conversation from The Diane Rehm Show archives with singer-songwriter Judy Collins. In 2003 she talked to Diane about her son's suicide -- and how music and speaking publicly about mental health has helped her keep going.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Judy Collins

A conversation from The Diane Rehm Show archives with Linda Ronstadt. In 2014, Diane talked to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer about her 40 year career, and the Parkinson’s diagnosis that forced her to stop singing.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Linda Ronstadt

A conversation from The Diane Rehm Show archives with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In 2007, he talked to Diane about his belief in the power of music to cross borders and bridge backgrounds.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Yo-Yo Ma

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