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The U.S. and Taliban signed a deal intended as a first step to peace in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. Just four days later, the U.S. is fighting the Taliban again.

Black voters launched Joe Biden to victory across the South, Latinos were decisive in Sanders' California win and Asian American voters could prove key in the general election.

Indian Americans generally vote with Democrats and identify with other immigrant groups, but the stirrings of Hindu nationalism may be shifting that alignment.

The new coronavirus has spread to South Korea. NPR's Anthony Kuhn discusses the situation in that country.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nataliya Nedzhvetskaya about the recent vote to unionize by Kickstarter employees.

The coronavirus outbreak in China has pulled vital medical resources and personnel away from regular procedures. This is causing complications for people who need treatment for other diseases.

In her new book, Lydia Denworth makes the case for the vital necessity of friendship, tracing its effects on your genes, on your brain and even on animals like sheep and fish.

Gloria Steinem, activist in the women's movement, answers three questions about stein men, that is people who fill steins with beer, or bartenders. Originally broadcast Nov. 2, 2019.

Tim Kaine, Virginia Senator, answers three questions about Grammy award-winning musician T-Pain. And he shows off his own musical skills. Originally broadcast Nov. 16, 2019.

The Nevada caucuses are underway, and feature the most diverse electorate yet in this Democratic presidential nominating contest.