Eric McDaniel
Eric McDaniel edits the NPR Politics Podcast. He joined the program ahead of its 2019 relaunch as a daily podcast.
Since coming to NPR in 2016, McDaniel has worked across NPR's newsmagazine shows as an editor and producer. Most recently, he was planning editor at Up First and helped launch a Saturday version of the program.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Virginia.
As midterms enter the homestretch, Biden rallies support for Democrats
We go on the road with President Biden as he tries to shore up Democratic support — in some very blue states.
Elton John turned down megafan Trump's inauguration but sings for White House tonight
President Joe Biden hosts Elton John for a performance at the White House on Friday — a bit of a thumb in the eye for superfan former President Donald Trump.
Solar projects are on hold as U.S. investigates whether China is skirting trade rules
Fred Bever
A federal investigation of allegations that China is illegally avoiding duties on solar panels sold to U.S. companies is putting the brakes on the nation's solar power build-out.
Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change
A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.
Maryland Governor Grants Posthumous Pardons To 34 Black Lynching Victims
Maryland is the first state to issue a comprehensive set of pardons to the victims of lynching. Across the U.S., more than 4,000 Black people were lynched in acts of racial terror.
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Drug Test, Renewing Scrutiny For Trainer Bob Baffert
Medina Spirit, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has failed a drug test. It's the latest drug test failure for trainer Bob Baffert's horses. He denies any wrongdoing.
In Abrupt Reversal, Peloton Agrees To Safety Recall Of Treadmills
The fitness company initially refused to comply with the government's request for a recall after dozens of safety incidents, one of which resulted in a 6-year-old's death.
Indonesian Military Locates Wreckage Of Missing Submarine
The country's navy had said earlier that it considered the crew of 53 dead, an assessment that has now been confirmed with photos of the ship's wreckage.
Biden Taps A Former Top Scientist At NOAA To Lead The Weather And Climate Agency
Rick Spinrad previously served as the agency's top scientist. His nomination comes at a difficult period for NOAA, which spent the Trump administration mired in scandal and without a permanent leader.
Consumer Safety Agency Warns People With Children To Stop Using The Peloton Tread+
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about the Peloton Tread+ after reports of children being injured. Peloton insists the machine is safe when used as directed.