Diane Rehm: On My Mind

Isabel Allende On Aging, Feminism, And Four Decades Of Writing

International bestselling author Isabel Allende discusses her new memoir, "The Soul of a Woman," a reflection on feminism in our society, and in her own personal life.

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 Pandemic’s Next Phase: Hope And Caution

Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond on the CDC's new Covid travel guidelines, debate over vaccine passports and the balance between hope and caution in this phase of the pandemic.

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.

Week One In 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.

A Conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth

Diane talks with Senator Duckworth, Democrat from Illinois, about her new memoir, "Every Day Is A Gift."

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.

Is The US Ready For 51 States? Or Even 52?

Diane talks with Paul Frymer, politics professor at Princeton University and author of "Building an American Empire: The Era of Territorial and Political Expansions".

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.

The Covid Economy, One Year Later

The Washington Post's Damian Paletta on the state of the economy one year into the pandemic. How damaging was the recession and what will be the lasting impacts?

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.

A Conversation With Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin

Diane talks with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democratic Congressman from Maryland, about leading the second impeachment of Donald Trump and his hopes for the new Biden administration.

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.

The Escalating Battle Over The Ballot Box

Diane talks with Ari Berman, senior reporter at Mother Jones and author of the book, “Give Us The Ballot: The Modern Struggle For Voting Rights In America.”

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.

Today’s News Through The Eyes Of An American Historian

Historian Heather Cox Richardson’s online newsletter, “Letters from An American,” became a hit during the Trump presidency. Her thoughts on the Republican party now, the beginning of the Biden administration, and where to look in American history for parallels to today.

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 Impeachment Is Over. What Comes Next?

Donald Trump’s second impeachment concludes with acquittal. The Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus discusses what’s next for the former president, and those seeking accountability for the January 6th insurrection.

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."

The Second Impeachment Trial Of Donald Trump

The second impeachment of Donald Trump begins. David Priess, author of “How To Get Rid of A President,” explains why holding the trial is important for democracy — no matter the outcome.

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.

An About Face On Climate Change For The U.S.

Diane talks with Coral Davenport, energy, environmental policy and climate change reporter for the New York Times.

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

Charles Blow: A Roadmap To Black Political Power

New York Times columnist Charles Blow on why he’s calling for a reversal of the Great Migration. His new book is “The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto.”

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’s Ahead For The Republican Party

Diane talks with David Winston, president of The Winston Group and a strategic advisor to Senate and House Republican leadership for the past 10 years.

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.

A Second Impeachment For President Trump

Diane talks with Yoni Appelbaum, senior editor at The Atlantic, about why he thinks impeachment is needed for the country to move forward.

Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol

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

We Have A Covid-19 Vaccine. Why Aren’t More People Getting It?

Diane talks with Elisabeth Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News, a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and author of “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back."

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.

José Andrés On Feeding People In A Pandemic

Diane talks with José Andrés, owner of ThinkFoodGroup and founder of World Central Kitchen.

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.

Why Government Regulators Say It’s Time To Break Up Facebook

Diane talks with Cecilia Kang, technology reporter for the New York Times, about the government's antitrust lawsuit against Facebook and why it's happening now.

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.

The Covid-19 Vaccine Is Almost Here

Diane talks with Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist and affiliate at the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, about how the vaccine works and questions about its safety.

Trump And The Republican Party: What Comes Next?

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

Why Women Are Disproportionately Impacted By The Pandemic Economy

Diane talks with Brigid Schulte, director of the Better Life Lab, the work-family justice program at New America, a nonpartisan think tank.

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

Harry Truman’s Global Leadership And What It Means For Today’s Foreign Policy

Diane talks with MSNBC's "Morning Joe" co-host, Joe Scarborough, about his new book, "Saving Freedom: Truman, The Cold War, and The Fight For Western Civilization.”

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."

How Black Voters Are Shaping American Politics

Diane talks with Adam Harris, staff writer at The Atlantic, about the importance of the Black vote in Joe Biden's victory and what kind of action the president-elect should take for African-Americans.

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.

Biden Begins Transition As Trump Refuses To Concede

Diane talks with Norm Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, about what comes next.

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."

Why It’s Time To Re-Think The Electoral College

Diane talks with Jesse Wegman, author of "Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College" and member of the New York Times editorial board.

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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci On The Long Road Ahead In Our Battle Against Covid

Diane talks with Dr. Fauci about the growing number of daily cases, the potential for a vaccine, and what the next several months might look like in this country.

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.

The Rise Of QAnon

Diane talks with Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor of The Atlantic. She wrote a story in July called "The Prophecies of Q."