How Asian-American Voters Went From Republican To Democratic
In the past two decades, the small-but-growing Asian-American vote has shifted dramatically in presidential elections.
Politics
Yes, People Are Placing Bets On Politics. Here's How
Call it the stock market of politics. A new trading market allows people to essentially place bets on who will win a debate, get the most speaking time and more. And it walks a fine legal line.
A Vocabulary Lesson From The Republican Presidential Debate
Renee Montagne talks to Ben Zimmer, executive editor of Vocabulary.com, about some of the presidential and not so presidential words that came up during this week's Republican debate.
Migrant Crisis Puts Pressure On Project Of European Integration
Daniela Schwarzer, senior director for research and director of the Europe Program for the German Marshall Fund, explains how the influx of migrants could affect the project of European integration.
Presidential Guard Announces Takeover Of Burkina Faso
A military coup has been announced in the West African country of Burkina Faso. The coup comes just weeks ahead of an election meant to complete a transition back to democratic rule.
GOP Candidates Hit The Campaign Trail After 2nd Debate
One day after the GOP presidential candidates met for a debate, frontrunner Donald Trump headed to New Hampshire. He is holding a town hall meeting Thursday evening.
As Tea Party Again Aims For Boehner, GOP Leadership Rallies Around Him
There are rumblings that conservatives want John Boehner ousted as House speaker for what they see as a lack of fight. But GOP leaders look ready to turn the tables on the insurgents.
On 'The Tonight Show,' A Relaxed Hillary Clinton, Finally
Clinton has struggled to seem at ease on the campaign trail given the controversy surrounding her use of a private email server as secretary of state. She broke through that Wednesday night.
Inside The Debate Spin Room, Where Everybody Wins
When a debate ends, the the chaotic mob scene of the spin room begins. At presidential debates, including Wednesday night's, candidates' proxies cheer and take swipes at candidates' performances.
How The Assad Regime Pushes Syrians Out, Fueling Refugee Surge
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The Wall Street Journal's Sam Dagher about how the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is helping increase the refugee flight from Syria.