'Key & Peele' Is Ending. Here Are A Few Of Its Code Switch-iest Moments
From Luther the "anger translator" for President Obama to everyday situations, Key and Peele have put code-switching front and center in their comedy show.
Politics
Political Campaigns Go Social, But Email Is Still King
Campaigns are Periscoping, Tweeting, Facebooking, Snapchatting and Instagramming. But campaigns and strategists say the biggest bang comes from new ways of using the ol' email list.
New York's LaGuardia Airport To Get Long Overdue Redesign
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Janet R. Daly Bednarek, an aviation expert and professor at the University of Dayton, about the airport that was once thought of as a model for all U.S. airports.
Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard To Be Released From Prison In November
Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is expected to be released from prison in November, after serving 30 years of a life sentence.
Most of Donald Trump's Political Money Went To Democrats — Until 5 Years Ago
The man making a strong showing for the GOP presidential nomination also has a remarkably inconsistent track record as a conservative.
Greece's Lost Olive Oil: How Export Barriers Stifle Economic Growth
Businesses in Greece are facing fundamental problems, despite the potential bailout. They struggle with tax issues, labor problems and infrastructure inadequacies. The Planet Money podcast visits olive oil entrepreneurs in Kalamata, Greece, to find out what it will take for the Greek economy to start growing.
U.S. Olympic Committee Ends Bid To Bring 2024 Summer Games To Boston
The committee ended Boston's bid to host the 2024 Summer Games on Monday. Mayor Martin Walsh had sought assurances that Boston taxpayers wouldn't be left with a major bill for hosting the games.
U.S., Turkey Plan To Create 'Islamic State Free Zone' Along Syrian Border
The two nations hope to push self-declared Islamic State fighters out of a swath of Syrian territory. Turkey also called an emergency NATO meeting Tuesday on ISIS threats within its borders.
Obama Becomes First Sitting U.S. President To Visit Ethiopia
President Obama visited Ethiopia Monday on the first visit ever by a sitting U.S. president to that Horn of Africa nation. He spoke about human rights after a meeting with Ethiopia's prime minister.
South Florida Haitians Protest Deportations In Dominican Republic
In South Florida, the Haitian community is protesting the possible deportation of hundreds of thousands of people of Haitian descent from the Dominican Republic.