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Former FBI Director James Comey has been extremely candid in his criticism of the Trump administration, despite being a high-profile witness in Robert Mueller's federal investigation. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with John Dean, whose testimony in the Watergate hearings helped to bring down President Nixon, about the risks of witnesses speaking publicly.

"There is nothing except the canvas, the artist, his gaze, and you," says Stephanie Barron, a curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. "That's it. The rest of the world just fades away."

The Trump Administration is frustrated with what it says is the obstruction of nominees in Congress. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Short, White House Legislative Affairs Director, about why the rate of confirmations is down.

A congressional candidate is asking the Federal Election Commission to decide whether she's allowed to use campaign funds to pay for child care while she spends her days on the trail.

David Greene talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about the upcoming vote on CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of State and the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson to head the VA.

Ethan Hawke's performance is purposefully understated in the film written and directed by Paul Schrader. At 47, Hawke has "a number of lessons in his face that he doesn't have to act," Schrader says.

Rachel Martin talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review, about growing concerns around the White House response to the Russia inquiry, and an ambiguous outlook for midterm elections.

Author Minh Lê had a loving relationship with his grandparents, but he also remembers a lot of "awkward silence." His new book explores barriers of language and culture between generations.

Palestinian violist Ramzi Aburedwan used to throw stones at Israeli soldiers. Now he fights with music. He's built a music school for young Palestinians and he's finally realized a dream of playing Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Jerusalem.

The SNL head writers have different attitudes toward co-hosting the Emmy awards Monday night. Jost admits to being nervous, but Che says, "It's comedy! ... There's nothing to be afraid of."