What If Serena Williams Had Faced Tougher Rivals?
As Serena Williams seeks her 22nd Grand Slam title, commentator Frank Deford wishes tennis produced more competitors worthy of her.
Commentary
Tianjin Tragedy Is A Painful Reflection Of How China Largely Works
A massive explosion in Tianjin, China killed more than 100 people earlier this month. Correspondent Frank Langfitt says the country's corruption and a lack of accountability have endangered lives.
Jimmy Carter Remains Stalwart In Vow To Eradicate Guinea Worm
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on former President Jimmy Carter and his decades-long fight to snuff out the disease that once afflicted an estimated 3.5 million people in Asia and Africa.
Documentary Revisits The 'Dazzling' Polemics Of The Buckley-Vidal Debates
Best of Enemies chronicles the 1968 debates between conservative editor William F. Buckley and liberal novelist Gore Vidal. Critic John Powers weighs in on the legacy of their verbal crossfire.
Melissa Block Looks Back On More Than 12 Years Hosting 'All Things Considered'
Friday marks Melissa Block's last day anchoring All Things Considered. She shares some of her favorite interview moments over her 12 1/2 years hosting the show.
Letters: Greek Migrants, Summer Movies
NPR's Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read listener letters, including reaction to an interview about boatloads of migrants washing up on the Greek Island of Chios, and a Bob Mondello piece about good movies to cool you off on a hot summer's day.
Deford: When 'Deflategate' Dust Settles, Put Goodell Out To Pasture
As NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and star quarterback Tom Brady head to court over "deflategate," commentator Frank Deford says it's time for Goodell to be replaced in the league's front office.
'The Water Knife' Previews A Future Drought Scenario
A new novel doesn't take the easy way out but, instead, asks questions about the mutations of human institutions under the pressure of global warming, says commentator Adam Frank.
Week In Politics: Republican Presidential Debate And Iran Nuclear Deal
Political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times discuss the first GOP presidential debate and the Iran nuclear deal.
From The Gridiron To The Pool: Women Are Making Waves In Sports
For some of us from the bad old days when only the guys got to play team sports, it's a very special thing to see women blowing through doors that not so long ago were closed to them.