Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Armed 'Oath Keepers' Celebrate Montana Miners' Incremental Victory
The Oath Keepers group that's making headlines for its presence in Ferguson, Mo., is best known for mobilizing its self-described "security forces" to standoffs with federal land managers in the West.
Yuan's Devaluation Could Help China Become A World Financial Player
China already is an economic force. It's a powerhouse in trade and manufacturing, but it yearns to be more. Its desire to be a major financial player carries some risk for the world's economy.
Decoding Nature: Identifying Sounds A Horned Owl Makes
A listener responded to our invitation to send recordings of backyard wildlife with audio of a spooky bird screech. An expert at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helped solve the mystery.
Remembering When Driverless Elevators Drew Skepticism
These days, the idea of a driverless car makes a lot of people nervous. Our Planet Money team goes back in time when automatic elevators made people just as worried.
New York City Council Considers Plan To Text 911
Federal regulations already make it possible to send that message but cities aren't always set to receive. The measure reportedly would let witnesses send photos and videos too.
New Jersey Brewery Crafts Beer For Pope's Visit
In honor of the pope's visit to Philadelphia next month, Cape May Brewing has released a beer inspired by Pope Franics. It's called YOPO or "You Only Pope Once."
British Ambassador Tom Fletcher Says Goodbye To Lebanon
Britain's ambassador to Lebanon signed off on his tenure with a blog post about the country that went viral. David Greene talks to Tom Fletcher about the contradictions and fascinations in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Abe Wants Japan To Cast Off Post-War Guilt
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to make a statement Friday marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII. Japan's cabinet will approve the statement before he delivers it.
