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We look at Friday's contentious press conference at the Oval Office, as well as updates on the Trump administration's cuts at federal agencies. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the matter.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to conductor Marin Alsop about presenting Julia Wolfe's "Her Story" and the resonance of that feminist piece at this moment.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Duncan Clark about the return of Jack Ma, founder of online Chinese retailer Alibaba. The tech exec had gone quiet after comments critical of China in 2020.

We look at the ROAD-EO, a competition that invites garbage truck drivers to test their driving and parking skills on a tricky, timed course.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with comedian Bruce Vilanch about his new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time," which details some of the worst television of the twentieth century and his role in it.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Gene Hackman, who played everymen, cops and villains over his long movie career. The 95 year old actor and his wife were found dead this week in their New Mexico home.

On this day in 1962, the S.S. Kresge Company opened the first K-Mart in Garden City, Michigan, marking the start of a retail empire. Also, on this day in 1966, Detroit-born Donyale Luna became the first Black supermodel to appear on the cover of Vogue Magazine, redefining beauty standards.

McKay Coppins explains the stakes of a Murdoch family feud. John Powers reviews the animated film Flow. Harvard professor Elizabeth Linos weighs in on Elon Musk's sweeping cuts to the U.S. government.

Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by contributions…In celebration of Harper and Jonah's 20th birthdays! With love from Marie, their other mother.From Anne and John Cauley- in honor of American Red Cross blood donors and volunteers.From two returned Peace Corps volunteers, in celebration of Peace Corps Day today.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has ruled the Republican-controlled Michigan House should send nine bills being held in the clerk’s office to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her to sign or veto. But the judge stopped short of issuing a court order to comply with the decision.