Reporting On The Real Rural America
As America becomes ever more urban, some rural natives are leaving their hometowns, only to decide they should move back and make a difference.
History
The Case For Summer Vacation
Economists have long criticized summer vacation as economically inefficient. But one has come to its defense.
In Buenos Aires, Crowds Line Up For A Taste Of Sweeter Days
The preview reopening of the Confitería del Molino, a long-shuttered art nouveau pastry cafe near the Argentine Capitol, prompted lines around the block — and, for some former patrons, good memories.
Acknowledging Racism Is A Good Start. But It's Only The First Step.
Scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's new book discusses the current state of American racism and how to combat it.
Project Pluto And Nuclear-Powered Missiles
NPR's Scott Simon hears from Rand Corporation researcher Edward Geist about attempts by Russia and the U.S. to develop nuclear-powered missiles.
What One Attendee Remembers From Woodstock
The late NPR music librarian Robert Goldstein was at Woodstock. We offer his "Parable of the Hot Dogs" on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the festival.
Friday News Roundup - International
Conflict in Kashmir, protests in Hong Kong and treatments for Ebola dominated the global news this week.
Brunch Query: What Does It Really Mean To 'Go Dutch'?
On this week's Word Watch, we take a look at how the term "going Dutch" went from insult to the norm.
Foresight 2020: Bill de Blasio
The New York City mayor is running for president.
'Throughline': Boer War Gave Rise To Some Of The First Concentration Camps
Detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border have been likened to concentration camps. What is a concentration camp? NPR's history podcast Throughline examines one of the first modern examples.