Diane Rehm: On My Mind

From The Archives: Congressman John Lewis On His Graphic Novel Trilogy, “March”

We listen back to the two conversations Diane had with Congressman John Lewis in 2015 and 2016 about his graphic novel trilogy, "March." Lewis died on July 17, 2020.

The Impact Of Gun Violence On Children

Diane talks with Washington Post enterprise reporter John Woodrow Cox about his new book "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis."

The Trial Of Derek Chauvin

Diane talks with Paul Butler, law professor at Georgetown University Law Center and author of “Chokehold: Policing Black Men," about the first week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of killing of George Floyd.

From The Archives: A Conversation With Roger Mudd

We listen back to Diane's 2008 conversation with legendary TV newsman Roger Mudd. Mudd died earlier this month on March 9.

A Surge In Migrants At The Border

Diane talks with Molly O'Toole, immigration and security reporter for The Los Angeles Times, about the situation at the border and the political test President Biden faces.

President Biden Marks The One Year Anniversary Of The Pandemic

Diane talks with James Fallows, staff writer at The Atlantic, about President Biden's first 50 days in office.

Congressional Investigation Into Capitol Riot Focuses On The Pentagon

Diane talks with Kyle Cheney, Congressional reporter at Politico, about the second week of Congressional hearings into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Congress Begins Investigating January 6th

Diane talks with Ryan Goodman, Chaired Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and co-editor-in-chief of the national security online forum, Just Security, about what we're learning - and what we still need to find out.

What’s In President Biden’s Big Covid-19 Relief Bill

Diane talks with Jim Tankersley, economics reporter at The New York Times and author of the recent book, "The Riches of This Land: The Untold, True Story of America's Middle Class."

The Case Against Donald Trump

Diane asks Harry Litman, legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Constitutional Law professor at UCLA and UCSD and host of the podcast "Talking Feds."

Should Democrats Do Away With The Filibuster?

Diane talks with E.J. Dionne, columnist for the Washington Post and a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution.

Virtual, Hybrid, In-person: A Snapshot Of U.S. Public Schools And The Push To Reopen

Diane talks with Laura Meckler, reporter covering national education policy and trends, and the Education Department for the Washington Post

Biden’s Push To Reverse Trump’s Immigration Policies

Diane talks with Michael Shear, White House correspondent for the New York Times and the author of the book “Border Wars: Inside Trump’s Assault on Immigration.”

What We Know About The Violence At The Capitol

Diane talks with Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.

Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol

Diane talks with Norman Ornstein,resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute

From The Archives: Diane’s 2013 Interview With Poet Maya Angelou

Diane's 2013 interview with poet Maya Angelou is one of her most treasured conversations. In an interview that took place a year before Angelou's death, the women reflect on forgiveness, healing and reconciliation.

The End Of “Trump’s Washington”

As President Trump has battled the election results in courts - and lost, the New Yorker's Susan Glasser tells Diane that his campaign to overturn the 2020 outcome has only reinforced his defeat, over and over again.

Is This The End Of Trump’s Fight To Overturn The Election?

Diane asks Richard Hasen, professor of law and political science at U.C. Irvine.

Trump And The Republican Party: What Comes Next?

Diane talks with Jonah Goldberg, conservative commentator and editor in chief of The Dispatch.

Poet Billy Collins On Mortality, Gratitude And The Importance Of Sitting And Doing Nothing

Is Donald Trump A Traitor? A New Book Says Yes

Diane talks with David Rothkopf, author of the new book "Traitor: A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump."

Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket Across The Country

Diane talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and member of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force, tells Diane why he's calling for a national lock down.

A Long Week Counting Votes As Biden Closes In On The Presidency

Diane talks with Susan Page, USA Today Washington Bureau chief and author of the forthcoming "Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi/Lessons of Power."

The Economy, The Pandemic, And The Presidential Election

Diane talks with Damian Paletta, Washington Post economics editor, about how the economy has fared during the pandemic and what voters think as we approach election day.

The 2020 Presidential Campaign Enters Its Final Days

Diane talks with James Hohmann, national political correspondent for the Washington Post and author of the "Daily 202" newsletter.