Don Gonyea
Stories
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Writing radio obituaries is an art of its own
NPR's reporters on the choices and challenges of writing obituaries.
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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, dies at 84
Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
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Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire
The Israeli military has carried out its first airstrikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began more than a week ago after accusing Hamas of attacking Israeli troops.
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to author, Catherine Mayer, about the significance of Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles after Jeffrey Epstein allegations against him refuse to fade.
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Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall
You may have heard kids say "six, seven". We unpack what's behind the latest slang making waves in playgrounds and online.
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Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown.
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Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers conclude 5-day strike
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike last week. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to John August, a labor expert, about the growing number of strikes in the industry.
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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month.
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How to really listen in today's America
NPR's Don Gonyea talks about how he engages with a wide range of people as a reporter, even during this time of deep divides in America.
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Trump isn't the first U.S. president to seek to strengthen ties with Putin
President Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump has long said that his relationship with Putin will help him strike a deal.