Election 2016

President-Elect Trump Selects DeVos For Education Secretary
Betsy DeVos is a philanthropist from west Michigan and the head of the group American Federation for Children, a conservative think tank focused on education.

President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks, Policy Shifts, Foundation Woes
Here & Now's Robin Young checks in with the Boston Globe's Matt Viser for the latest on the Trump transition.

Nashville Neighbors Weigh In On Election
On Election Day, two neighbors and close friends met outside a polling place. They happened to be on opposite sides of the political spectrum — at least this year.
Trump Settles Trump University Lawsuits, Continues Welcoming High-Profile Visitors
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd gets the latest on the settlement and the transition from Rebecca Sinderbrand of the Washington Post.

After Week Of Meetings, Trump Names Cabinet Picks
Univision's Maria Elena Salinas and ABC's Rick Klein join Here & Now's Robin Young and Meghna Chakrabarti to review the week in politics.
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The Spectacle At Trump Tower
Trump Tower is the epicenter of the president-elect's transition team. It's also a tourist attraction, and the focus for protesters and the media.

Trump To Name Michael Flynn As National Security Adviser
NPR's Phil Ewing speaks with Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti about Flynn's background and how it could shape U.S. foreign policy.

Trump, Adviser Revive Talk Of Possible Muslim Registry
Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Slate's Dahlia Lithwick about the idea of a Muslim registry, and the legal precedent that's out there.

After Trump's Victory, Lifelong Democrat Reflects On Why She Supported Him
Dianna Ploss was a lifelong Democrat. But during the campaign, she quit her job so she could volunteer full time for Donald Trump.

Judge To Consider Delay In Trump University Trial
The trial is scheduled to begin the Monday after Thanksgiving. But Trump wants it delayed until after his inauguration.
Trump Holds Meetings, Clinton Urges Backers To 'Stay Engaged'
Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti discusses the latest in politics with Matt Viser, deputy Washington bureau chief for the Boston Globe.

Amid Calls For Change, What Are Electoral College Alternatives?
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Bowdoin College professor Andrew Rudalevige about the pros and cons of a different election system.
Trump Takes To Twitter To Refute Claims Of Chaotic Transition
NPR's Domenico Montanaro joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss the politics behind the changes in Trump’s transition team.

Trump Son-In-Law Kushner Playing Key Role In Transition
Rebecca Sinderbrand of the Washington Post joins Here & Now's Robin Young to talk about Kushner's role on the Trump transition team.

Civil Rights Group Sees Uptick In Racist Incidents Since Election
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Mark Potok of the nonprofit Southern Poverty Law Center about what's happening.

Greenpeace USA Director Vows To Fight Trump's Energy Policies
Annie Leonard tells Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson that her organization will use a variety of strategies to combat Trump's agenda.
Trump And Pence Meet In New York, Ryan Set To Keep His Post
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Here & Now's Robin Young about potential Trump administration picks, and more in politics.

Trump And Asia: What Can We Expect?
After the president-elect took a hard-line stance toward China during the campaign, there's concern in Asia about what a Trump presidency will mean.

What's Next For Democrats?
Even before Hillary Clinton's defeat, Democrats were divided about the future of the party. Now they're re-examining what went wrong.

Bannon Appointment Raises Questions About Alt-Right Influence In White House
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Here & Now's Robin Young about Breitbart's content, and how its former executive chairman may impact Trump's administration.