Remembering baseball writer Scott Miller
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tyler Kepner of the New York Times about the life and legacy of baseball writer Scott Miller.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Announces Resignation With Convention Set To Begin
The Democratic National Convention starts Monday with party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz under fire after a leak of emails showing bias toward Hillary Clinton during the primaries.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Rally Amid Controversy Over DNC's Role
Supporters of Bernie Sanders rallied in Philadelphia Sunday, a day before the Democratic convention begins. They are upset after leaked emails appear to show the DNC favored Clinton in the primaries.
IOC Decides Against Blanket Ban On Russian Olympic Athletes
Individual sports federations will decide whether each Russian athlete can compete in the Olympics, stopping short of banning the entire Russian delegation from competing due to a doping scandal.
The Case Against The Shirley Temple (The Drink)
Author and cocktail enthusiast Wayne Curtis wrote an article called "Shirley Temples Are Destroying America's Youth." He talks about why he hates Shirley Temples — the drink, not the person.
In North Philadelphia, 'The Best And Worst Of The City'
Community activist and Clinton delegate Malcolm Kenyatta gives Michel Martin a tour of his neighborhood in North Philadelphia, where he was born and where he sees lessons for the Democratic Party.
Philadelphia Muslims Hope New Mosque Brings Revitalization
A Muslim community that has been in Philadelphia since the 1920s is finally building its own mosque, which it hopes will help revitalize the neighborhood.
Barbershop: Democrats Talk Core Values In Philadelphia
Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta, who is a Clinton delegate, social worker Amy Hoag, and Gary Frazier of Black Men for Bernie are in Philadelphia for the DNC. They discuss challenges facing the party.
Clinton-Kaine Ticket Makes Debut In Miami
Hillary Clinton has chosen Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as the vice presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket for president. They campaigned together for the first time in Miami Saturday.
Comic-Con Fans Continue The Epic Battle Between Science And Fiction
Fans of science fiction have long wrestled with the question of just how much science should be in their fiction. Advocates of different approaches met at San Diego's Comic-Con.
Iraqi Dancer's Dreams Cut Short By Terrorism
An ISIS bombing in Baghdad killed more than 300 Iraqis in early July. One of them, Adil Al-Faj, known as Adil Euro, went against cultural norms as a break dancer who dreamed of dancing in New York.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Hopes Democrats Rally Behind Clinton At DNC
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf shares a preview of the Democratic National Convention, which takes place in Philadelphia next week.