David Folkenflik
Stories
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Fox News hangs in the balance as Rupert Murdoch confronts his kids in court
The future of Fox News — and the rest of the Murdoch media empire — is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.
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Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News’ fate in the balance
The future of Fox News – and the rest of the Murdoch media empire – is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.
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Jorge Ramos, who's anchored the news for nearly 4 decades, is leaving Univision
One of the longest serving anchors in U.S. television news history is stepping down. Univision anchor Jorge Ramos made his announcement on Monday.
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The legal battle between Rupert Murdoch and 3 of his kids
Rupert Murdoch's attorneys are in court in Nevada seeking to change the terms of his irrevocable trust to give full control of the family's media empire to his elder son Lachlan.
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A documentary investigates deaths of indigenous children at Canadian boarding schools
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat about their new documentary, "Sugarcane," about Indian residential schools in Canada.
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National
Where the law stands 30 years after a woman sued McDonald's for spilling hot coffee
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Catherine Sharkey about the 30th anniversary of the McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit decision and its legacy.
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Harris and Trump zero in on the economy in campaign speeches
The economy was a major theme last week for both presidential campaigns. We hear some of what was said.
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Comic novel 'How to Leave The House' follows a young man on a day-long hero's quest
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with British author Nathan Newman about their novel, "How to Leave The House." It covers a day-in-the life of a young adult who's finally moving out of his mom's house.
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The Harris-Walz campaign is confusing grammar nerds everywhere
What's the rule for making a name ending in 's' possessive, or plural possessive? NPR's David Folkenflik talks with grammarian Ellen Jovin, who's watched the confusion over the Harris-Walz ticket.
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National
How Biden's debate performance snowballed into Harris becoming the new candidate
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Annie Linskey about how the White House and press have handled President Biden's capabilities related to his age.