Meet The YouTube Stars Who Will Interview The President
On Thursday, President Obama will sit down for a round of unconventional interviews with some unconventional questioners.
Politics
An Early Lineup Emerges For 2016 Presidential Race
The 2016 Republican presidential field is getting crowded. Is the Democratic field already filled by one candidate? NPR's Scott Simon talks presidential politics with politics editor Ron Elving.
Scandium Middleman Is A Rare Guy Selling A Rare Element
Our Planet Money team has a story about a man who realized at the time that he was the only person in the world with his job. It was a job selling something almost no one wanted.
To Drive Economy Toward Equality, Obama Requests More Spending
His State of the Union address celebrated a year that brought the U.S. jobs and growth, and called on Congress to expand child care and free education. Critics say it's pure politics that won't pass.
Obama Tries To Spread State Of The Union Messages Outside Speech
This year, the many of the policy initiatives in President Obama's State of the Union address have been anything but closely guarded secrets. The president has previewed several proposals in the days leading up to the speech. And media consumers now have more options than ever for taking in the speech.
'State Of The Union Machine' Patches Together Speeches Of Presidents Past
The "State of the Union Machine" randomly generates text based on different presidents' actual speeches. Their words and phrases can be patched together to create a multi-administration text.
Supreme Court Examines Gray Area In Judicial Campaigning
The court today heard arguments testing whether states may prohibit candidates for judgeships from soliciting campaign donations personally.
An Emboldened Obama Makes The Case For Middle-Class Economics
In his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, the president said the economic recovery is taking hold and it's time to ensure more Americans are sharing in the benefits.
State Of The Union Primer: What President Obama Proposed
After what he called a "breakthrough year," the president set caution aside. He called for expanded tax credits to help working families and for paid sick leave for workers who don't already have it.
Republican Sen. Gardner Weighs In On Obama's Speech
Renee Montagne talks to Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner for his take on President Obama's State of the Union Speech.