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Armchair analysis of U.S. politics took to barstools and picnic tables Thursday, as people around America watched ex-FBI Director James Comey testify on Capitol Hill.

After Hillary Clinton's defeat, the Democratic Party is doing some soul-searching. NPR's Scott Simon talks to long-time Democratic strategist Tad Devine about how the party moves forward.

Sund says U.S. Capitol Police expected some additional violence the day of the insurrection but says nothing could have prepared them for what actually happened.

Two German political parties have reached a deal to form a government. If approved the deal would mean the country would avoid new elections.

Jason Ryan's new book Jackpot chronicles the glory days of the "gentlemen smugglers" of South Carolina, who brought thousands of tons of pot into the country during the 1970s, financing a dream lifestyle of yachts, cars and beautiful women. The party ended in the early 1980s, once Reagan stepped up his anti-drug campaign.

Alistair Campbell, British Prime Minister Tony Blair's top media strategist, steps down amid accusations that he helped exaggerate evidence on Iraq's weapons programs. The British media had dubbed Campbell the "real deputy prime minister." Campbell cites family reasons for his resignation. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.

NPR's senior education correspondent offers his predictions for the big stories in K-12 and higher education.

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

The hit '90s TV drama is back with a timely twist. Co-creator Amy Lippman and writer Gabriel Llanas talk about creating a show about five Latinx siblings whose parents are deported to Mexico.