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President Trump has been pushing back on the notion of a "blue wave," and embracing the idea of a "red wave." But the adaptation of "red" is a popular culture shift from the Cold War.

It's Hard To Miss The Historical Weirdness Of Trump Embracing A 'Red' Wave

On Election Night 1976, TV maps had the GOP in blue, Democrats in red. The same color scheme prevailed in 1980 when Ronald Reagan turned most of the map blue before the West Coast got home for supper.

Republicans and Democrats don't understand Latino voting bloc, strategist says

NPR's A Martinez talks to Republican strategist Mike Madrid about his book -- Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy -- about the power of the Latino vote.

Navy Veterans Voyage

Noah speaks with Bob Jornlin, Captain of the U.S.S. LST-325 Memorial. A crew of 32 Navy veterans are planning to sail a 1942 Landing Ship, Tank from Gibraltar to Mobile, Alabama to become a floating museum. All the men served on these vessels and have been working on this project for years. The U.S. Coast Guard is concerned about the safety of the ship, as well as the age of the crew - which ranges from 61 to 78 years old. The Captain disagrees with the Coast Guard and will leave port Monday for the month-long journey.

A Culture Of Safety Developing In Oregon's Dangerous Fishing Industry

Life in Oregon's fishing and crabbing industries is dangerous, so the U.S. Coast Guard is working to increase awareness and safety.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell On Special Counsel In Russia Inquiry

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell about the Justice Department's decision to name a special counsel to lead the inquiry into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election.

Marine Corps veteran and retired Vet Center counselor Ted Blickwedel says the VA's work demands on counselors threaten quality of care and the counselors' health.

Demand For Veteran Counseling Puts Stress On The Counselors

The VA's Vet Centers have changed the metrics by which they evaluate counselors who work with veterans. They're required to see at least 25 clients a week, which some say is untenable.

Econ, Too

At the year's biggest economics conference, gender issues were the main event.

Bomb Explodes at Iraqi Parliament Building

An explosion tore through the cafeteria of the Iraqi parliament building Thursday, apparently from a suicide bombing. The Baghdad Convention Center is within the heavily fortified Green Zone. At least eight people, including lawmakers, were killed.

Republican Leaders Have Work Cut Out For Them

Republicans will have an even smaller minority in the next Congress, after losing at least 20 seats in the House and seven in the Senate. This week, they've been picking new leaders, and the results are in.

A sign outside Ajo, Ariz., warns hikers to keep an eye out for people who have unlawfully crossed the nearby border with Mexico. No More Deaths and other humanitarian groups use a private residence they call "the barn" on the outskirts of the small town as a base of operations.

Deep In The Desert, A Case Pits Immigration Crackdown Against Religious Freedom

The Justice Department wants to get tough on illegal immigration and boost religious freedom. But a case involving aid to migrants has put the two on a collision course.

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