Week In Politics: Ebola, Midterms
Robert Siegel talks about the week in politics with EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times about the politics of Ebola.
Opinion
For The Midterm Elections, A Book On 'What It Takes' To Win
The midterm elections are less than two weeks away. Writer Michael Schaub recommends a book that explores what it's like to run for office and live through all the dramatic ups and downs.
Six Words: 'Must We Forget Our Confederate Ancestors?'
The Confederate flag is a sign of bigotry to some. For others, says reporter Jesse Dukes, it symbolizes family heritage and defiance — but also what he calls a "willful innocence" about U.S. history.
In Skydiving, A 'Whuffo' Won't 'Burble' Or Try The 'Horny Gorilla'
In a new installment of our series on trade lingo, skydiving instructor Michael Snively defines "whuffo," "burble" and "horny gorilla."
The Boston Herald's Missed 'Cartoongate' Lessons
The newspaper's heartfelt column about a political cartoon that was widely criticized as racist raises a question: Did editors learn the right lessons from the uproar?
A Candidate With Low Poll Numbers, But High Hopes
Dr. Doug Butzier was the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa when he died in a small plane crash this week. NPR's Scott Simon thinks on the hopes even "lost cause" candidates inspire.
Baseball, Vietnam And Coming Of Age At The 1969 World Series
On Oct. 15, 1969, hundreds of thousands marched in Washington to protest the Vietnam War. But it was also Game 4 of the World Series, and NPR's Brian Naylor, then 14, knew where he had to be.
Nonprofit NFL Seeks Super Bowl Volunteers, Again
The NFL is looking for 10,000 volunteers for this season's Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford thinks other causes are more deserving.
Seattle Swaps Columbus Day For 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'
The city is the latest to honor Native Americans instead of Christopher Columbus. But not everyone is happy about the change.
In A Way, Gandhi Also Won 2014's Nobel Peace Prize
In a week when two Nobel Peace Prize winners were announced, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Mahatma Gandhi's life. Though Gandhi never won the prize, 2014's winners carry on his legacy.