Analysis

A community worker teaches fishermen about staying healthy.

What China Can Teach The World About Successful Health Care

5:02pm April 03, 2015

by Susan Brink

From free, universal care to for-profit hospitals, China has tried out radically different health care systems in the past 60 years. So what works — and doesn't work — for 1.3 billion people?

The times, they may be changing — but the cast of AMC's Mad Men find it difficult to change with them.

Arts

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same As 'Mad Men' Winds Down

3:21pm April 03, 2015

by Eric Deggans

AMC's award-winning drama Mad Men returns for its final season Sunday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says these last seven installments explore how little people change, even in tumultuous times.

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The big question hanging over the U.S. economy: Did job growth just take a rest during the harsh winter, or is it shifting to a much slower pace?

For U.S. Workers, The March Of Progress Slows Down

2:19pm April 03, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

On Friday, economists were left scrambling to explain why last month's employment growth was just half as good as they expected. Many fingers pointed at the harsh weather, along with port disruptions.

The Internal Revenue Service says the number of IRS-related phone scams is on the rise.

If A Caller Says, 'I Am With The IRS,' He's Not

11:57am April 03, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The IRS says if you are surprised to be getting a call from the agency, it's not them on the line. Don't fall for it! Scammers are trying to trick you into giving up personal information or cash.

Opponents of an Arkansas religious objection measure chant outside the Arkansas state Capitol on Wednesday.

Fights Over 'Religious Freedom' And Gay Rights Are Costing Republicans

11:54am April 03, 2015

by Mara Liasson

The party and its leading 2016 contenders are finding themselves between a rock and hard place because of Indiana's and Arkansas' recently amended laws.

Sen. Robert Menendez on his way to the Senate floor for a series of votes last week.

The Menendez Paradox: Facing Charges After Testifying Against Corruption

10:50pm April 02, 2015

by Peter Overby

The senator who once testified against a corrupt mayor is facing his own federal corruption charges.

President Obama about to walk out into the Rose Garden at the White House to announce the framework of a nuclear deal with Iran.

Americans Support Iran Talks, But Doubt They'll Prevent A Weapon

7:03pm April 02, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama said "solid majorities support a diplomatic resolution" with Iran. That's true to an extent. When you scratch beneath the surface, it's more complicated.

Trevor Noah at a Comedy Central event in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2012.

National

Trevor Noah Is A Quarter Jewish. Does That Make His Anti-Semitic Jokes OK?

3:13pm April 01, 2015

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old South African with a global following, appeared on The Daily Show three times before he got the nod as Jon Stewart's replacement. Now he's in hot water over some old tweets.

Politics In The News: Religious Freedom Act

7:33am March 30, 2015

by Cokie Roberts

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Sunday said he supports an effort to "clarify the intent" of a new law that would allow businesses in the state to cite religious objections to refuse to serve gay people.

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, wearing sunglasses to protect an injured eye. His announced retirement should set off a scramble to replace him.

With Reid Out, Republicans See An Opportunity

8:07pm March 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats argue the top Senate leader's retirement might be a good thing. But it's going to set off a scramble to replace him in one of the most hotly contested races in 2016.