The Diane Rehm Show
Zimbabwe's opposition leader has withdrawn from Friday's scheduled run-off election and taken refuge in the Dutch embassy as reports of the government's violent crackdown intensify.
It's one of the most influential and least well known organizations in the country. The Family, also known as The Fellowship, consider themselves followers of Christ, and individuals responsible for changing the the world. An inside look...
Friday, Nov 07 2014Iraqi security forces prepare an offensive against the Islamic State. A new Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. And a Mexican mayor and his wife are detained in the case of 43 missing students. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.
Friday, Nov 07 2014The GOP lays out its priorities for a new Congress. President Barack Obama meets with leaders from both parties about future cooperation. And what’s behind the four-year low in gas prices. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.
Thursday, Nov 06 2014Thousands of untested rape evidence kits have been found in police storage in cities nationwide. Some cities are beginning to process these kits, leading to hundreds of new indictments through DNA matches. A look at why rape evidence goes untested and efforts to reduce the backlog.
Thursday, Nov 06 2014Senator Mitch McConnell said in his victory speech Tuesday night that Republicans have an obligation to work with President Obama where they agree. But questions remain about how well GOP senators will work with each other. Diane and her guests discuss what to expect from a Republican-controlled Congress.
Wednesday, Nov 05 2014In the early 1960s, Peter, Paul and Mary helped bring folk music out of the coffeehouses and onto the airwaves. Their songs of protest and struggle helped define a generation. In a new book, they look back on a career that spanned five decades.