News

Yemen Crisis: Humanitarians Need 'Unconditional Access' To Reach The Food-Insecure

9:14am December 03, 2016

The civil war in Yemen has killed more than 10,000 people and left most of its population in need of humanitarian assistance. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Muhannad Hadi, Middle-East regional director for the World Food Program, who recently returned from a visit there.

Indiana Overseas Business Incentives Under Pence Counters Trump's Jobs Deal

9:14am December 03, 2016

Trump struck a deal this week to keep jobs in Indiana, but an IndyStar investigation found that under Gov. Mike Pence, Indiana awarded millions of dollars to 10 companies that sent jobs overseas.

Books
Arts

Daughter Of African-American Filmmaker Asks, What Happened To Kathleen Collins?

9:14am December 03, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Nina Collins about a new book of short stories written by her late mother, Kathleen Collins, one of the first African-American filmmakers. The book is called "Whatever Happened to Interracial Love?"

'Out Of The Wreck I Rise' Supports Addiction Recovery With Literary Hero Companions

9:14am December 03, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sara Bader and Neil Steinberg about their book, "Out Of The Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery," a new anthology about addiction and sobriety.

'B' And 'D' Learning Process Debunks Dyslexia Jumbled-Letters Myth

9:14am December 03, 2016

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Many believe dyslexia is about jumbled letters, but experts say that's not quite right. This story explores what's happening in the brain that causes those backward letters.

A Century Later, 'Peter Pan' Still Soars On Kids' Faith In Goodness

8:58am December 03, 2016

by Christopher Blank

The play "Peter Pan" has been performed at the Playhouse on the Square in Memphis for decades. One theater-lover finds new meaning in the old play by watching it through the eyes of school children.

Standing Rock Protesters Gear Up For Winter

8:56am December 03, 2016

by Nicky Ouellet

Despite federal and state evacuation orders, the remaining protesters at the Dakota Access Pipeline construction site in North Dakota are staying through the heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks in Rome on Nov. 26 in support of Sunday's referendum that would amend the constitution. Renzi says it will modernize the political system in a country that has had more than 60 governments in the past 70 years. H

World News

Italy's Big Vote Could Rattle Europe Once Again

8:41am December 03, 2016

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italy's had more than 60 governments in the past 70 years. A referendum Sunday is designed to make governing less chaotic, but could bring down the country's leader and give Europe another jolt.

Protesters head back to camp after an evening ceremony honoring the of veterans making their way to join the ranks. While some have been trickling in throughout the week, up to 2,000 are said to be expected to arrive this weekend.

National

Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter

7:40am December 03, 2016

by Nicky Ouellet

Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.

Psychedelic drugs could provide relief for anxiety and depression among advanced cancer patients.

How A Psychedelic Drug Helps Cancer Patients Overcome Anxiety

7:00am December 03, 2016

by Robin Marantz Henig

Many cancer patients who took the psychedelic drug psilocybin under supervision said the experience erased their anxiety and depression over illness and death.