Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
At The National Mall, Some Celebrate, Others Protest
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Elly Yu, a reporter for WAMU, about President Trump's 4th of July festivities taking place on the National Mall.
Monsoon Season Brings Relief And Danger To India
The monsoon has arrived in India, bringing relief from brutal heat. But the rains come with dangers — flooding, deaths and gridlock.
After 30 Year Hiatus, Japan Resumed Commercial Whaling
Japan resumed commercial whaling this week after a hiatus of more than thirty years. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with historian Kurkpatrick Dorsey about the diplomacy and economics of whaling in Japan.
In Myanmar, Methamphetamine, Synthetic Drug Production Soars
Think narco state and you probably think South America. But Myanmar is fast becoming the world's biggest producer of methamphetamine and synthetic drugs - making the industry the most lucrative business in Southeast Asia.
Ever Wonder What Cocktails The Founding Fathers Enjoyed? We Have The Answers
NPR's Audie Cornish talks about the Founding Fathers' preferred drinks with Derek Brown, the National Archives' Chief Spirits Advisor.
To Evade U.S. Sanctions, Iranian Tankers 'Go Dark'
Tankers carrying Iranian oil and gas are employing a tried and true method of masking their cargo or 'going dark' as a way to evade U.S. sanctions. Their main customer is China.
As The Energy Market Changes, Another Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy
Another major coal company has declared bankruptcy. It's just the latest blow for an industry that continues to struggle in a fast-changing energy market.
Chubb Insurance Company Pulls Back From Coal Industry
Chubb insurance says it will no longer underwrite coal-fired power plants, the first major U.S. insurer to do so. It's a big victory for a campaign that's been pressuring the industry over climate change.
'Mad Magazine' Shutters After 67 Years
Mad Magazine is effectively ending its 67-year-long run. Maria Reidelbach, author of Completely MAD: A History of the Comic Book and Magazine joins NPR's Audie Cornish to discuss its legacy.
'Tales Of America' Examines The Elusive American Dream
In an interview that aired earlier this year, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with J.S. Ondara about his album, Tales of America.
One Woman's Quest To Get Back Her Vegetable Garden Results In New Florida Law
A zoning ordinance threatened Hermine Ricketts with a $50 fine each day for the front-yard vegetable garden she had tended for years. So she pulled it up — and got a lawyer.