A Look At The Ongoing Upheaval In Venezuela
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Javier Corrales, a professor at Amherst College who studies Latin American democracies, about Venezuela's economic and political crises.
Economy
Los Angeles Moves Closer To Legalizing Sidewalk Food Vendors
A campaign to legalize street vending is gaining strength from local resistance to President Trump's immigration policies — and fears that infractions could lead to deportation.
Travel Ban Puts Travel Industry On Edge
To better understand how the Trump administration's travel ban is affecting the American tourism industry, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Claudia Menezes, a tour operator based in Orlando, Fla.
What's Next After States Miss Budget Deadline?
Many states failed to pass a budget by a Friday, June 30 deadline. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Hicks, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers about the impact.
Is Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Doing More Harm Than Good?
A study suggests the most recent minimum wage hike in Seattle may be doing harm. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the impact of Seattle's push for $15/hour.
Will My High Premiums Go Down? More Q&A About The GOP Health Plan
We're answering more questions about the Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, including what the proposed changes would mean for healthy young people and for taxes.
Low Gas Prices Lead Millions Of People To Plan Summer Travel
Gas prices are the lowest for summer in more than decade, and that's leading millions of people to plan to load up the kids in the minivan or SUV and hit the road this summer.
Ukraine Cyberattack Wasn't Really About Ransom, Security Experts Say
Although the virus that spread through government and commercial computers Tuesday looked like ransomware, cyber experts say it was a "wiper" intended to erase data and disrupt business.
New Rules Against Animal Cruelty Raise The Stake For India's Beef Wars
The rules ban cattle sale for slaughter at livestock markets and come at a time of escalating tensions between Hindu extremists and beef-eating minorities. They could also hurt India's beef exports.
Hong Kong's Last British Governor Criticizes Beijing 20 Years After Handover
On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Chris Patten has harsh words for Beijing's heavy-handed approach to the governance of the territory.