Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
A British Grocery Chain Faces A Lawsuit By Iceland
Iceland, the grocery store, registered its name across Europe. It blocked companies from Iceland, the country, for including Iceland in their names. That's why Iceland the country is suing the chain.
Japanese District Tries Get Older Drivers Off The Road
People 75 years and older can make a trade. If they give up driving, they get discounts on taxi fares or to a restaurant chain known for ramen soup or discounts on public baths.
Florence Henderson, 'Brady Bunch' Mom, Dies At 82
Actress Florence Henderson, best known for playing Carol Brady — the mom in The Brady Bunch — has died at the age of 82. Steve Inskeep has a remembrance.
Black Friday Isn't The Big Shopping Day That It Used To Be
Today is Black Friday and it used to be a big holiday shopping day. But times have changed — shoppers now turn out for "Great Thursday." And, more shoppers are going online to buy their gifts.
After 2016's Presidential Election, Examining What Populist Means
Steve Inskeep talks to political scientist Paul Gilje of the University of Oklahoma about where President-elect Donald Trump fits into the larger history of populism in the U.S.
Examining Future Conservatism As Trump Transitions To The White House
As Donald Trump seems to modify and tone down several of his more hard-line campaign promises, Steve Inskeep checks in with one of Trump's most constant critics, Jonah Goldberg of the National Review.
Will Trump Deliver On Promises To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs?
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to bring back manufacturing jobs — even to union members who've historically supported Democrats. But it's not clear how or if Trump can deliver.
Parisians Struggle To Find Homes For Newly Arriving Refugees
The closure of the migrant camp in Calais didn't end France's refugee problem. Many asylum seekers have instead headed to Paris, bringing Europe's migrant problem to the streets of the French capital.
Wal-Mart's Unconventional Approach To Get People To Save: Prizes
Many Americans don't have enough savings to get through an emergency. Wal-Mart is offering a new program where you can win money by saving money.
Italians To Vote On Referendum To Overhaul The Nation's Constitution
The measure would streamline the legislative process by decreasing the power of the Senate. It is opposed by a populist movement rising in the polls.
Colombia Signs Revised Peace Deal With FARC Rebels
Steve Inskeep talks to Juan Forero of The Wall Street Journal about the new Colombian peace deal aimed at ending decades of conflict. Colombian voters earlier rejected a previous accord.
