Many Venezuelan Workers Are Leaving The Job, And The Country
The country's economic crisis has an unexpected effect: Employees are either quitting or regularly skipping work.
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Human Rights In North Korea
North Korea's human rights record is one of the worst in the world but the Trump administration has given it scant attention. Scott Simon talks to journalist Barbara Demick, author of Nothing to Envy.
Being A Muslim Among Jewish Settlers
NPR'S Scott Simon speak with author Wajahat Ali about his article in The Atlantic, "A Muslim Among the Settlers," about traveling to Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Reagan, Gorbachev And 'Three Days In Moscow'
Fox News anchor Bret Baier's new book tells the story of President Reagan's 1988 summit with Mikhail Gorbachev. NPR's Scott Simon talks with him about the book and America's current president.
Comparing Nonproliferation Policy For Iran And North Korea
Mahsa Rouhi from the International Institute for Strategic Studies tell NPR's Scott Simon about the difference in pressuring North Korea and Iran to both give up nuclear ambitions.
Secrets Of A Mayan Supermom: What Parenting Books Don't Tell You
Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Mayan mom.
Pompeo To Kim: Denuclearize And Enjoy 'Future Brimming With Peace And Prosperity'
At a news conference on Friday, the secretary of state said the U.S. is "ready to work with North Korea to achieve prosperity on the par with our South Korean friends."
What It Takes To Write A Eurovision Winning Song
The often over-the-top Eurovision song contest is taking place this week and winners will be announced Saturday. Several songwriters discuss what it takes to write a Eurovision winner.
Ambassador Joseph Yun Weighs In On Upcoming U.S.-North Korea Meeting
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Ambassador Joseph Yun, former special representative for North Korea policy, about the upcoming meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and what denuclearization means to both parties.
70 Muslim Clerics Issue Fatwa Against Violence And Terrorism
The scholars from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Indonesia met Friday to discuss peace in Afghanistan. They said "violent extremism and terrorism" contradict "the holy principles of Islam."